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Dotombori District, Dotombori

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Whether the lights, the entertainment, or the food draws you to Dotombori District, visit this lively, colorful street to see downtown Osaka. Running along a canal, with promenades on either side and bright, neon signs illuminating the area, this street offers hundreds of restaurants and street food options. Serving as a theater district since the 17th century, the area offers entertainment ranging from traditional puppet theater to multiplex movie theaters. See Dotombori District and all Osaka has to offer by arranging your trip with our Osaka travel planner.
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Tours to Dotombori District

FROM $435 BOOK WITH VIATOR Osaka's Best and Brightest by Private Vehicle
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Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $54 BOOK WITH VIATOR Osaka Walking Tour
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FROM $60 BOOK WITH VIATOR PRIVATE Half-Day Osaka 4-Hour Off-The-Beaten Track Walking Tour
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  • By 828muhammadrizalf
    shopping district with large advertising board and lamp, look great at night. if you are shopaholic, this is the place, mainly clothes both famous and local brand, drug store, one price store, book.....  more »
  • By jovinnnnn
    The area is a big alley of eateries, shops and entertainment arcades. Food sold are rather repetitive hence, looking at which has the shorter queue would be the way to save time and enjoy more food.....  more »
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