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Dotonbori, Osaka

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Whether the lights, the entertainment, or the food draws you to Dotonbori, visit this lively, colorful street to see downtown Osaka. Running along a canal, with promenades on either side and bright, neon signs illuminating the area, this street offers hundreds of restaurants and street food options. Serving as a theater district since the 17th century, the area offers entertainment ranging from traditional puppet theater to multiplex movie theaters. See Dotonbori and all Osaka has to offer by arranging your trip with our Osaka travel planner.

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• By TheresaL1572

  Very busy and crowded, but good food and shopping all around! Went to have Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki as it is a must in Osaka!  more »

• By lisaw6697

  雖然來過很多次了⋯⋯ 但是來到這不論白天還是夜晚， 看到固力果就是會再次停下來拍個照； 大概這就是這裡獨特的吸引力。  more »

  Even though it has been many times ... but it's not the day or the night, seeing that the solid fruit is going to stop and take a picture again, presumably this is the unique attraction here.
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