The Dotonbori area is an icon of Osaka City. Coming alive at sunset, Dotonburi is a favorite night time tourist spot in Japan. Mr. Glico Man is a famous landmark on Osaka's Dotonbori street.

For travelers on holiday in Osaka, Dotonbori is one of the places that must be visited. Dotonbori is a gastronomic, shopping and entertainment center on the south side of the Dotonbori Canal, Osaka, Japan. There is the Nipponbashi Bridge which offers a variety of restaurants and entertainment facilities. The best time to explore Dotonbori is in the late afternoon. Apart from being able to enjoy a variety of culinary delights at cheap prices, we can also enjoy the evening atmosphere with cool air.

 Here are 4 things you can do in Dotonbori:

The Dotonbori area has many shops selling cheap and varied souvenirs. Some shops that sell cheap souvenirs are Daiso, Shinsaibashi. For those looking for drug stores, don't miss stopping by Matsumoto Kiyoshi. Apart from make up, beauty equipment and health equipment at Matsumoto Kiyoshi Dotonbori also provides snacks for souvenirs at cheaper prices.

Enjoying food in Dotonbori is something you must do. We can try various kinds of typical Japanese food at prices that don't break the bank and taste delicious. Apart from that, there are several restaurants that show various attractions while cooking. For visitors who are Muslim, don't worry, there are many restaurants that serve halal food and even some of the workers can speak Indonesian.

Apart from the many restaurants, Dotonbori has an interesting river to explore. There are motorboats that will invite travelers to enjoy the beauty of Dotonbori by sailing like in Venice. This cruise runs for 20 minutes starting near Namba Station, taking visitors along the Dtonbori Canal. On a cruise ship, tourists can experience the atmosphere of Osaka as the cruise passes some of the most famous tourist attractions, such as the Glico running man sign. It's an ideal setting for relaxing, people watching, and waving at passersby on the balcony.

Taking photos is mandatory when visiting Dotonbori. Apart from the very famous Mr Glico Man, there are still many iconic restaurants and beautiful river scenes to immortalize. So, don't forget to include Dotonbori as one of the must-visit places in Japan.

From Shin-Osaka station, using the Osaka’s Subway Midosuji line to Namba Station.