Dotonbori is Osaka's entertainment district located close to Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street. It's popular for its vibrant nightlife, delicious street food, and iconic neon signage, it's a must-visit destination if you're in the area. The area is full of restaurants, bars, and shops, including high-end designer stores and traditional Japanese souvenir shops. We visited for dinner today and was spoilt for choice due to the number of restaurants and specialist dishes on offer on top of street food like Takoyaki. Overall, Dotonbori is a lively neighborhood that is a must visit in Osaka.

Osaka's vibrant entertainment area with an abundance of restaurants and neon signs including the famous Glico Man sign. During the day we found the streets packed but manageable. At night the place is even more impressive and a must area to visit when in Osaka.

Ok, love this place. like really really love it. If you're looking for food? this is the right place to go. there are a lot of lines? but they are worth it due to the quality of the food. Just you know, avoid the tiktok trends of the waffle cheese coin.... we got it, its stretchy... it tasted like waffles... beyond the photo of the cheese pull? its pretty underwhelming taste wise.

One of the best photo spots in Osaka. Lots of tourist come to take pictures in front of the neon signboard of Glico man in Dotonbori. Hands up and make the same pose as the Glico man to take a good shot! There are so many restaurants that will amaze you. Highly recommend Dotonbori is the best place to visit when you come to Osaka.

This entertainment area in Osaka is really crowded but also really fun to see! There are so many restaurants and shops, and the buildings all have giant signs on them to attract customers. I would suggest eating on one of the streets off of the main street, because the food will be cheaper and the lines will be less.

This was a fun place to visit. Crowds and energy and neon lights and excitement to rival anything in Tokyo. It was good to have a wander around during the day but at night was when it really came alive. Even though there are plenty of eating alternatives I’d be inclined to leave this area to eat as it was all a bit of a tourist trap in that regard.

Amazing for an evening walk, you can really soak up the vibes of Japan. For nightlife, it can be a bit overwhelming with crushing crowds and it's easy to fall victim to restaurants and bars that prey on tourists with hidden service fees, cover charges, and overpriced food. Make sure you pick places you want to go to beforehand rather than wander into somewhere you don't know (or at least check google reviews before you commit!). Honestly I had more enjoyment grabbing some snacks and drinks from a convenience store and walking down the river at my own pace.

I went Dotonbori in Osaka with my friends in this summer. It was beautiful city with a lot of foods and people. We took a river cruise, which can show us a view of the whole city. While we were on this cruise, we felt the atmosphere of this city and many Japanese people welcomed us on both sides of the river. After the cruise, we went to the restaurant to eat Gyukatsu. It was really good and I can’t recommend it enough. Then we went to Don Quijote, which is duty free shop. I bought Konjac jelly there. The trip in Dotonbori was enjoyable. It’s well worth a visit.

A must see in Osaka is the 20 min. Nakanoshima River cruise in Dotonbori area especially at dusk to see the buildings light up. Restaurants are everywhere. Didn't get a chance to enjoy the little coaster ride, but did pose with the Glico man. Great place to relax and people watch.

My girl #1 is a Asian seasoned traveler , soon as we arrived , she told me next few days in Osaka , we just going to eat street food no restaurants , because 100% unique taste and lot cheaper ! we spend whole days at the Dotombori district eating street food on main Street also the side street , just amazing every Tom , Dick , Harry on the street , people all over the place like the mad mad mad world , more bustling them Kabukicho in Shinjuku ! so many malls / restaurants / arcades / nightclub / gift shops and street food stands , it is foodies promised land also shop till your drop ! the food stands have variety tasty food like crab , kobe beef , takoyaki , octopus and many many more ! they all so yummy , I pig out like there is no tomorrow , great experience and very safe place to wondering around , just like any big in city in the world play smart , special so many people around ! if you visit Osaka , this place must visit , you need less a day to export it !