Any first-time visitor to Osaka who doesn’t make it to Dotonbori at some point during their visit really isn’t following the tourist rulebook. Bright, crass, loud and great fun! Dotonbori might be an Osaka cliché, but it kind of has to be done at least once. Boasting – what are arguably – Osaka’s most recognisable landmarks, Dotonbori is a hugely popular restaurant and shopping street that runs parallel to Dotonbori canal. On the bridge crossing the canal, visitors gather to photograph the city’s famous ‘Glico Man’ and other huge neon billboards while just along the road, the ‘Kani Doraku’ crab sign beacons diners inside to eat.

1 Day Tour

1-Day walking tour in Osaka：Castle, temples and Ukiyoe
Period	All Year Round
Time	09:00 – 17:00
Meeting Place	Shin-Osaka Station / Osaka Station
Adult Rate	¥18,000
Child Rate	¥11,500

When planning a trip to Japan, Tokyo is often the first choice, but don’t overlook Osaka. While both cities are bustling metropolises, Osaka offers a friendlier, more laid-back atmosphere. It’s Japan’s second most populous prefecture, yet still manages to avoid overwhelming crowds, even during peak seasons.

Known as “Japan’s Kitchen,” Osaka is famous for its street food, but it also boasts rich culinary history, having once supplied essential goods across Japan during the Edo period. Today, it continues to innovate and elevate Japanese cuisine. Osaka is also home to vibrant nightlife, diverse art, and shopping options.

Join us on a walking tour of this colorful city where you’ll explore famous sites like Osaka Castle, Shitennoji Temple, and the lively Dotonbori area. Experience traditional Japanese art and sample delicious local food in iconic markets. This tour offers a deep dive into Osaka’s history, culture, and modern-day charm. Don’t miss out—join us and discover the heart of Osaka!

Indeed, Dotonbori is one of the best locales to dive into Osaka’s much-heralded food culture. The streets either side of the canal are full of restaurants and street vendors serving the city’s most famous staples including seafood and signature crab, okonomiyaki, Takoyaki, kushikatsu and plenty, plenty more! The areas running along the sides of the canal itself have seen a lot of development recent years. Visitors can walk at length under the neon lights and past the hum and hustle of the city, with plenty of eateries and bars to choose from. Hectic and lively, this is the very heart of Osaka, and for many people, is one of the most iconic areas of any city in Japan.

Located in the very heart of Osaka, Dotonbori can be accessed on foot from several of the city’s largest stations including JR Namba Station and Namba Station to the south and Shinsaibashi Station to the north – with the equally famous Shinsaibashi-suji shopping and dining street leading directly from the station to the canal.