Dotonbori

You absolutely have to take a picture of the Glico sign! [Smart!] It's a great photo opportunity! Dotonbori Street is bustling with restaurants and shops, and everyone eats and shops. Along the street, you'll see all sorts of eye-catching giant 3D signs—crabs, octopuses, and so on—with unique designs that you can tell what they sell right away. Hahaha.

Walking all the way from Namba, the road is very prosperous, with commercial streets on both sides, various restaurants, supermarkets, game halls, and drug stores. The prices are similar. It is better to buy things in Osaka. It is indeed cheaper than Tokyo. But be careful of Chinese shopping guides. They are really good at deceiving people and only recommend buying expensive things. You must stick to yourself and don't buy what you don't want. Get your passport ready for tax-free use.

Conan camera position in Dotonbori. Dotonbori is probably the most crowded place in Osaka, right? I went there for a walk and a meal at night. Whether I was walking and taking pictures or going to the restaurant, it was crowded. However, the various neon lights were still pretty. I wanted to buy something at Don Quixote, but the line to pay was scary, so I twisted a few capsules and left quickly.

Record of the late autumn trip to Kansai in November 2019~ Living near Nihonbashi, I arrived at Dotonbori after walking a few steps. Dotonbori is located near a canal, and there are also water sightseeing boats here. Business seems to be quite good. Dotonbori is synonymous with food and entertainment in Osaka. It is crowded with people, brightly lit, and shining with neon lights. As long as you come here, you will unconsciously get excited. If you want to find delicious restaurants, snacks, and interesting entertainment venues, you can't go wrong in Dotonbori. There are also very famous Glico billboards and the Ferris wheel Ebisu Tower. Dotonbori is a place where tourists come to check in. It concentrates on Japan's entertainment and catering culture.

In addition to those crowded iconic attractions, it is also interesting to walk around Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori, especially some old streets with wires stretched like spider webs, full of signs, but few people, clean and quiet. The buildings on the street are also fashionable and prosperous, which is a completely different scene.

Japanese food is really unique, exquisite and delicious, but after a week, my Chinese stomach couldn't help but start to miss Chinese food. I finally found a Shanghainese restaurant in Osaka Dotonbori. From the boss lady to the foreman, they are all Shanghainese. We had a great chat and introduced a lot of experiences of buying whiskey in Japan🥃. Most Chinese restaurants will be localized when they go abroad, but this one, even if there are a few ordinary home-cooked dishes, is completely authentic local cuisine.

• Dotonbori is a canal located in the Chuo Ward of Osaka, Japan. It is about 2.5 kilometers long and is connected to the Kizu River and the Toyokobori River. Its name has also become the name of a town in the Chuo Ward of Osaka. It is one of the most prosperous commercial districts in Osaka and a landmark food spot. But to be honest, I just came from Kyoto and found that there are dirty and garbage places in Japan. • Historical evolution: In 1612, Yasui Doton and others built the canal with private property. It was completed in 1615 and later named Dotonbori by Matsudaira Tadaaki. Since the 1660s, many theaters have appeared in the surrounding areas, making it gradually become the entertainment center of Osaka. ◦ Giant billboards: The two sides of the Dotonbori River Canal are densely covered with various giant billboards, which are a major attraction here, such as the Glico human-shaped billboard, showing the image of a runner crossing the finish line, which is regarded as one of the symbols of Osaka; and the big crab sign of Kani Doraku, which is very eye-catching. ◦ Canal scenery: The Dotonbori Canal flows through, and there are many flower beds and fountains on both sides of the river. You can enjoy the scenery on both sides and the bustling street scene by taking a sightseeing boat. ◦ Hozenji Yokocho: There is a Hozenji Temple built in the 17th century on a road leading to the south along the Dotonbori River. Lanterns are hung in front of the temple, and it is always stained with a light orange color at dusk. The road in front of Hozenji Temple is paved with stone slabs and is called "Hozenji Yokocho". Some houses on the roadside have beautiful lattice doors, exuding a calm and peaceful atmosphere, which makes people recall the style of the Edo period in the 17th century. • Food recommendation: There are all kinds of Japanese specialties and food from all over the world, such as crab dishes of Kani Doraku, Kinryu Ramen, Yuanzu Fried Skewers, Honke Takoyaki, Osaka Osho's Fried Dumplings, Puffer Fish Dishes, etc., as well as teppanyaki, barbecue, conveyor belt sushi, desserts, etc., everything is available. • Entertainment and leisure: Dotonbori has many entertainment facilities, such as movie theaters, arcades, claw machine shops, etc. There is also an oval Ferris wheel affiliated with the Don Quijote department store on the north bank of the canal, where you can ride to enjoy the surrounding scenery.