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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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  • By Safariholic
    Head here once you can't stand the scrum in the nearby Shopping District any longer. It is still thronged with bodies, noise and sights & smells, but at least you are not enclosed, you can have...  more »
  • By may-may2404
    Best not to go when looking for bathroom. It was a must photographing place but to look for bathroom is an disaster.  more »
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