Osaka’s kitchen street Sennichimae Doguyasuji 千日前道具屋筋商店街 is a curious culinary destination near Dotonbori and Namba station. A huge covered shopping street in Osaka, Sennichimae Street is full of arcades, stores and restaurants open all hours, plus on the lower part of the street (Sennichimae Doguyasuji) there are many kitchenware stores. Obviously if you are travelling […]
Category Archives: OSAKA
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Oct
Oct
Shinsekai in Osaka is something else, a vintage Osaka neighborhood full of retro restaurants, bright neon lights and the famous Tsutenkaku Tower. Known as Osaka’s ‘New World’ District, it is fine to visit any time of day but Shinsekai comes alive at night. From 24 hour izakayas to late night-shopping, Shinsekai is buzzing with back […]
15
Oct
Oct
Hidden away in the backstreets of Dotonbori amongst all the okonomiyaki and izakayas, Osaka’s Hozenji Temple is perhaps best known for its moss-covered statue of the deity Fudo-myo-o. One of the most unusual and beautiful Buddhist temples in Osaka, the tiny temple of Hozenji and its moss-like figure is an easy two minute walk from […]
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Oct
Oct
Take a ride on Japan’s only Don Quijote Ferris Wheel, the epic Ebisu Tower in Dotonbori, Osaka. Obviously no trip to Japan is complete without a visit to Japan’s most famous discount chain, Don Quijote. For the ultimate Don Quijote experience in Japan, you need to take a spin on the Ebisu Tower Don Quijote […]
07
Oct
Oct
Dotonbori is Osaka’s most dazzling district, full of bright lights and riverside sights, plus incredible night-life and evening shopping – it is the ultimate place to visit in Osaka at night. From okonomiyaki and takoyaki to kushikatsu, Dotonbori (道頓堀) is famous for its street-food too – and the back streets are home to hidden gems […]
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Oct
Oct
With so many Osaka day trips available using Japan’s rail network, Osaka is a great place to base yourself in the very center of Japan. Given the huge range of Osaka accommodation and hotels, it is often much cheaper to stay here instead of nearby expensive Kyoto, and then do day trips from Osaka. From […]
04
Oct
Oct
Christmas in Osaka is a magical time of year with marvelous mall displays – but the highlights of the Osaka Christmas calendar have to be the Osaka Christmas Market at Tennoji Park plus the Umeda Sky Building Christmas Market. We visited both Osaka Christmas Markets last year and by far the biggest and the best […]
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Jun
Jun
If you are walking the streets of Dotonbori in Osaka, you’ll likely see a colourful and comical character – the Osaka Clown, known as Kuidaore Tarō (did you think we were talking about the Dotonbori Wolfen?) Kuidaore Tarō is the famous mechanical Osaka clown character, dressed in red and white stripes banging a big drum […]
04
Dec
Dec
Go go Glico Man! This has to be Osaka’s most ‘lit’ attraction at night. Dotonbori’s glimmering billboards reflected against the Tonburi River is one of Osaka’s best things to do – but most people’s attention turns to recreating the famous Glico Man running pose. Perhaps Japan’s most famous sign, Osaka’s neon lights and colourful lights […]
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Aug
Aug
Kushikatsu skewers of meat and veg are one of Japan’s most popular dishes, originating from Osaka and enjoyed all over the country. With dozens of Japanese chain restaurants and independent izakayas (bars) dedicated to delivering the very best kushikatsu, this is fine fast-food, Japanese style – and very cheap too! From eating etiquette (no double dipping!) […]
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