Things to do in Dotonbori, Osaka

The famous Glico running man billboard is one of Osaka's most iconic sights.

"The famous Glico running man billboard is one of Osaka's most iconic sights."

A Ferris wheel built onto the Don Quijote store in Dotonbori, with a decent view over the Dotonbori area. Riding it in the evening is recommended.

"A Ferris wheel built onto the Don Quijote store in Dotonbori, with a decent view over the Dotonbori "

A crab restaurant known for the giant mechanical crab on its facade, one of Osaka's most iconic scenes.

"A crab restaurant known for the giant mechanical crab on its facade, one of Osaka's most iconic scen"

A theater in the Namba area where visitors can watch traditional performances.

"A theater in the Namba area where visitors can watch traditional performances."

One of Dotonbori's most popular takoyaki shops. It's known for its surprise crab takoyaki with massive chunks of crab and octopus.

"One of Dotonbori's most popular takoyaki shops. It's known for its surprise crab takoyaki with massi"

An iconic Osaka mascot figure, originally made for a local restaurant. His name means 'eat till you drop', a nod to the city's foodie culture.

"An iconic Osaka mascot figure, originally made for a local restaurant. His name means 'eat till you "

River boat tour on the Dotonbori canal, recommended as one of the best ways to see Osaka.

"River boat tour on the Dotonbori canal, recommended as one of the best ways to see Osaka."