How to get to Dotonbori and the nearest stations so you won’t get lost even if it’s your first time
The Osaka Kansai Expo is attracting attention from all over the world. If you are visiting Osaka, you should definitely visit Dotonbori, the symbol of Osaka Minami.
Packed with Glico neon signs, food-for-yourself streets, and local delicacies, this place is not only Instagram-worthy, but also a tourist spot where you can experience the essence of Japan.
This time, we will introduce in detail how to access Dotonbori and the nearest station so that even first-time visitors can get there with ease.
Basic information about Dotonbori
- Address : Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
- Business hours : The street is open all day. Many restaurants are open from 10:00 to 5:00 the following morning.
- Key highlights :
- Glico Sign
- Gourmet Doll
- Ferris wheel at Don Quijote Dotonbori store
- Dotonbori River Cruise
- Osaka gourmet district with takoyaki and kushikatsu
What is the nearest station to Dotonbori?
The following three stations are convenient for getting to Dotonbori:
1. Osaka Metro Midosuji Line “Namba Station”
- Exit : 5 minutes walk from Exit 14
- Access : The most convenient route, available in one train from Shin-Osaka Station or Umeda Station.
- No transfer required : Shin-Osaka Station, Umeda Station, Hommachi Station
2. Kintetsu/Hanshin Railway “Osaka-Namba Station”
- Exit : 5 minutes walk from the East ticket gate
- Access : Easy access from Nara and Kobe.
- Direct access areas : Nara (Kintetsu Nara Station), Kobe (Sannomiya Station)
3. Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line/Sennichimae Line “Nihonbashi Station”
- Exit : 5-7 minutes walk from Exit 2
- Access point : The best way to get to Dotonbori from Kuromon Market.
How to get to Dotonbori from the Expo site (Yumeshima)
🚇 By train (recommended)
- Expo Site Station (Yumeshima Station) → Cosmosquare Station (Osaka Metro Chuo Line)
- Cosmosquare Station → Honmachi Station (Chuo Line)
- Honmachi Station → Namba Station (transfer to the Midosuji Line)
- About 5 minutes walk from Namba Station to Dotonbori
- Duration : Approximately 35-40 minutes
- Estimated fare : Adult one-way 400 yen
🚌 Buses and taxis
- Osaka City Bus (※Subject to change depending on future congestion conditions)
- You can also travel by taxi , but there is a possibility of traffic restrictions and congestion during the Expo.
- Taxi travel time : Approximately 30 to 45 minutes (extra time during peak hours)
- Taxi fare estimate : 3,500 to 5,000 yen
Tips for tourists!
- Dotonbori is especially popular at night for its neon lights , so we recommend visiting in the evening or at night!
- If you have a lot of luggage, it is convenient to use the coin lockers around Namba Station .
- There are plenty of signs in English, Chinese, and Korean , so visitors from overseas can feel at ease.
summary
Dotonbori is the center of tourism in Osaka. It is easily accessible from any line, and the convenience of being able to get there with just one train ride is a big attraction for tourists. After experiencing futuristic technology at the Expo, be sure to enjoy Minami and Dotonbori, where you can really feel the Osaka atmosphere!
