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Osaka's neon canal strip, packed with takoyaki, okonomiyaki and kushikatsu stalls and best seen after dark.

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Dotonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Japan
Dotonbori canal and neon signs at night, Osaka

Dotonbori is Osaka's entertainment and food district along the Dotonbori canal, famous for giant moving signs and a long-running food culture often summed up as kuidaore, or eat until you drop.

What to expect

Bright signs, crowds and constant noise, with street stalls and restaurant fronts side by side. The canal walkway gives the best views at night.

What to eat

Takoyaki, okonomiyaki, kushikatsu, gyoza and crab dishes.

Visitor tips

  • Evenings are busiest and most photogenic.
  • Expect queues at famous takoyaki stalls.
  • Hours vary by shop.
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