Public district - free to explore. Food and shopping as you choose.
Evening/night for neon lights. Any season — always vibrant. Slightly less crowded on weekday evenings.
Namba Station (all lines). 3 min walk from Exit 14.
Sensory overload of neon lights, food smells, crowds. Try takoyaki, okonomiyaki, kushikatsu. Canal cruises available. Best experienced at night. Very touristy but essential Osaka experience.
Glico Running Man sign from Ebisu Bridge. Canal reflection at night. Giant crab sign. Don Quijote Ferris wheel.
Public district open 24 hours. Restaurants typically 11:00-23:00. Lights on from dusk to midnight.
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Takoyaki (octopus balls), okonomiyaki (savory pancake), kushikatsu (fried skewers). Try multiple places!
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