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Dotonbori
Dotonbori · 道頓堀
Dotonbori is a place to explore large signs and restaurant streets around Ebisubashi Bridge. Head down to the riverside walkway for a walk along the Dotonbori River. Stop for a quick takoyaki snack, or sit down in a restaurant for okonomiyaki.
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Visitor information at a glance
Admission
There is no admission charge to explore Dotonbori's streets and riverside walkway. Food, shopping, river cruises, performances and paid activities cost extra.
Opening hours and closed days
Restaurants and shops set their own hours and closure days. Plan meals, shopping and paid activities around the opening times of the places you choose.
What can I see at Dotonbori?
Signs around Ebisubashi Bridge
Explore the large signs and restaurant streets around Ebisubashi. Plan meal time around a takoyaki snack or a seated okonomiyaki meal. Shops open at different times, so check your chosen place before an early morning visit.
Walk beside the river on Dotonbori Riverwalk
From the Ebisubashi area, head down to the riverside walkway and follow the Dotonbori River. Enjoy a view from the water's edge after exploring the street signs. For a river cruise, check boarding prices and operating hours separately from the walk.
How to get to Dotonbori
From Namba Station, follow the street-level signs towards Dotonbori and Ebisubashi. The tourism bureau gives roughly five minutes to the riverside walkway from Midosuji Line Namba, or ten minutes from Nankai Namba and JR Namba. Walking times vary by exit and differ from walks starting at a platform or hotel.
Before you visit
Check which Namba station you are using
The official riverside walk is about five minutes from Midosuji Line Namba and ten minutes from Nankai Namba or JR Namba. These stations share a name but occupy different locations. After a Dotonbori meal, allow time to return to the station for your train.
Questions about Dotonbori
Can I eat and shop in Dotonbori in the morning?
Hours and closure days vary, so not every shop opens in the morning. Explore the riverside and signs early, then plan meals and shopping around your chosen shops' hours.
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