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Janjan Yokocho (Shinsekai)
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Janjan Yokocho (Shinsekai)
A lantern-lit kushikatsu alley in the Shinsekai district, lined with skewer shops and small bars.
Janjan Yokocho is an alley running off Nanyo-dori in Shinsekai, a historic entertainment district in south Osaka.
What to expect
Narrow lanes with kushikatsu restaurants, old game parlours and standing bars, with a retro Showa atmosphere.
What to eat
Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers), doteyaki beef stew and beer.
Visitor tips
- Map listings show about 10 AM to 8 PM; individual restaurants stay open later.
- Remember the kushikatsu rule: no double-dipping in the shared sauce.
- Near Ebisucho and Dobutsuen-mae stations.
Browse by country
Every country has its own collection, with the cities that have the most markets.
City and country guides
Routes, timing and what to order, written for first visits.
The Complete Guide to Taiwan's Night MarketsShilin, Raohe and the markets across the island.
Japan Night Markets and Yatai: A Region-by-Region GuideYatai, yokocho and market streets by region.
South Korea Night Markets: Seoul, Busan, Jeonju and JejuTraditional markets and evening food carts.
Thailand Night Markets: A Guide from Bangkok to the IslandsWalking streets, train markets and floating markets.
Vietnam Night Markets: Hanoi, Saigon, Hoi An and BeyondFrom weekend bazaars to Saigon street food.
First Time at an Asian Night Market? 10 Tips Before You GoCash, timing and what to order first.
