Access & Sightseeing
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Coming from Exit 25 on the Metro's Namba Station on the Midosuji Line
▶ For thosing using an elevator, please click here
After you get to the Midosuji Line's Namba Station, please exit via the north-east gate and move forward diagonally to the right.
Exit via the gate and walk forward diagonally to the right.
Move forward toward the an3 「アンスリー」convenience store.
Walk to the top of the stairs and turn left. (Exit 25)
Once you emerge from the station, turn around and continue forward.
When you reach the Yoshinoya on the corner, turn left and continue forward.
Continue walking in the direction of the LAWSON convenience store.
You have arrived!
The Nearest Elevator
After you get to the Midosuji Line's Namba Station, please exit via the north-east gate and move forward diagonally to the right.
Exit via the gate and walk forward diagonally to the right.
Go forward a few steps and then turn right.
Continue forward and then turn left.
Take the elevator to the 1st floor.
Exit the elevator and turn right.
Move forward along the main street, then turn left at the crosswalk in front of the bridge.
Cross the street at the crosswalk.
Head toward the Dotonbori Shopping Street,
Continue walking in the direction of the LAWSON convenience store.
You have arrived!
Travelling by train
From the nearest station
5min's walk from Namba Station of subway.
Walk toward the Sogotaxi after exit from the Exit No.25. Make the left at the next corner, go straight and Dotonbori Hotel is on your left with four huge statues infront of it. -
Travelling by car
Via highway
●Via Meishin Highway
though toyonaka interchange to #11 Ikeda line of Hanshin Expressway →#1 Loop Line →#15 Sakai Line →Minatomachi Exit.
●Via Chugoku Expressway
out of Chugokuikeda interchange to general road. Ｇo up from Ikeda of #11 Ikeda line of Hanshin Expressway →#1 Loop Line →#15 Sakai Line →Minatomachi Exit
●Via Nishimeihan Expressway
Via Matubara junction to #14line of Hanshin Expressway →#1 Loop Line → Minatomachi ExitAfter the Minatomachi Exit
Make the left and go straight into Yotubashisuji Street(big street,6 lanes, one way to the north) change the lanes to the right,500m make the right at the corner of Sumitomomitui Bank(right after going acoss Dotonbori River).You will go into narrow street. go straight until you hit the Midousui Avenue(big avenue,6lane to the south) make the right into rightest lane (between plants and side walk)of Midousuji Avenue and make the right at next traffic light(you will see yoshinoya at the corner) go under neon arch ,keep straight for about 100m, Dotonbori Hotel is on your left.
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Travelling by bus
Travelling by bus
The bus arrives at 2nd floor of OCAT bld.Please go to the ground floor by escalator,you will see the post office.facing the entrance of post office,go to left 50m and go out of the OCAT.You will see hanshin express(and sennichimae street) Go to right,at the next trafic light turn to the left.walk 50m.Do not go across the river make the right. Go under the neon arch and keep straight 50m,hotel is on your right side.
walk along midousuji avenue with 6 car lanes near the bus terminal to the north(reversing the car flow).please go under the express way and keep on going before you go acoss the river,make the left. about 100m. The hotel is on your leftside. -
From Kansai International Airport
From airport to Namba
From Namba to Dotonbori Hotel
▼AIRPORT BUS From OCAT（JR Namba Station）to Dotonbori Hotel（10min’s on foot）
▼RAILWAY From JR Namba Station to Dotonbori Hotel（10min’s on foot）
▼RAILWAY From Nankai railway Namba Station to Dotonbori Hotel (15min’s on foot)
By airport bus
The airplane will arrive at 1st Floor，the bus stop is also at the same floor, therefore, please go straight exit the front gate. Please buy the ticket to namba なんば(OCAT) at vending machine at the bus terminal
Please take the bus at No.11 and remember that the bus also bound for Okayama prefecture, so please confirm the bus you need to take is bound for nambaなんば(OCAT). Finally, please get off at terminal stop OCAT.
*You might worry about traffic jam but it merely happens between airport to OCAT.
*If you have a lot of baggage, we recommend you should take this airport bus.By train
International Arrivals is at first floor (the ground floor) so please proceed to the second floor for the train station.
Please exit from this door and walk about 2minutes straight.
JR Line and Nankai Railway, 2 Railway services are available here.
①If you have JR pass, please choose JR Line. You have to change trains to JR Yamatoji Line at Tennouji station and get off at terminal station Namba Station.
②For Nankai Railway, it will take you directly to the namba station. The ticketing machine are different between JR and Nankai, so please take attention before you buy your ticket.
Route map of JR Line and Nankai Railway
AIRPORT BUS From OCAT（JR Namba Station）to Dotonbori Hotel（10min’s on foot）
When you arrive at OCAT(2F) and get off the bus、Please follow the ( )number below to the hotel.
（1）OCAT ２F
（2）OCAT 1F
(3)Across walk (go straight)
Out of the building of bus terminal & JR namba sta. (OCAT) 、go to right along the major street for about 100m,you will see the crossroad (see the photo 3 above)
（4）pyramid shaped building
(5) neon sign of
dotonbori“道頓堀”streetAfter you pass the pyramid shaped roof, and then find the traffic light, please go across the zebra crossing on your right。please keep straight, you will see the neon sign of dotonbori “道頓堀”streetPhoto(5). Please go under the neon sign and walk about 1or 2 min’s, the hotel with 4 statue of fathered will be seen on your right.
RAILWAY From JR Namba Station to Dotonbori Hotel（10min’s on foot）
（4）pyramid shaped roof
JR namba sta and bus terminl(OCAT) is in the same building.JR namba sta.B1F、OCAT２FWhen you pass the ticket gate(only one gate) of JR namba sta. Please go out of north exit which is located on your right front.
Out of the building of JR namba sta. (OCAT), go to right along the major street for about 100m, you will see the crossroad (see the photo 3 above)
RAILWAY From Nankai railway Namba Station to Dotonbori Hotel (15min’s on foot)
Please follow the ( ) number below to the dotonbori hotel.
（1）Escalator
（2）The stairs beside the escalator（1）
（3）Sign showing the direction of sennichimae line
After you pass the ticket gate (only one ticket gate), please take the escalator to your left end down to the first floor. Please follow the sign showing the sennichimae line.
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（5）exit 25 near the commutation tickets
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Walk for about 5min’s, you will see the sign of exit 25.Please go out of exit 25(near the commutation tickets)
（7） Royal Host (restaurant)
（8）Yoshinoya (restaurant)
（9）neon sign of Dotonbori(道頓堀)
Out from 25exit, you will see the royal host (restaurant).please look around, and you will see the Macdonald.. Please walk toward Macdonald and pass then, you will see the yoshinoya (rice bowl restaurant) at first light. Please make the left at yoshinoya, and keep straight for 2min’s, you will see the dotonbori hotel with 4 statues of fathered (next to the sauna new Japan)
The direction above is the way of underground. Nice way especially in rainy day.
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Area information (Osaka Sightseeing guide)
Catchy neon sign, a gourmet town,core area of Osaka
Thinking of Osaka,Catchy neon sign comes up.Not only glico man who open arms beside the dotonbori river,but many various neon signs synbolize dotonbori.It used to be filled with many theater goers but nowadays,there are young people.Itis beautiful to see the reflected neon sign on the river.For your reference,our hotel also has facade with impressive 4 statues.Why don't you come with camera!
3min's walk from hotel,shinsaibashi shopping arcade,ebisuhbashi shopping arcade
These two arcades are about 1300m to the north and south in the center of Osaka minami area. Shinsaibashi is noted for the shops of fashion,ebisubashi is mainly for restaurants, discount shops,and souvenir shops...many shops from traditional one to the latest one.Even on rainy day,you don't have bring umbrella in arcade.Please feel the energy of this town.
Symbol of Osaka "Tutenkaku tower"
The eiffel tower in Osaka! standing in shinsekai area.Tutenkaku the first was built in 1912 and the second in 1956.The Height is 103m and commands whole osaka city.You will see biriken whose legs ,if you make a wish and rub,your wish come true.
Hours 9:00~21:00 (Last enrtry 20:30) Open all the year. 600jpy for an adult.From Dotonbori hotel, take subway and 15min's walk
For the souvenir available exclusively in Osaka,Go to Ichibirian
This is no doubtly right place for the souvenir of Osaka.Octopus ball,rice cracker with Japanese style pancake"okonomiyaki" keyholder of famous sign,many funny goods.The typical osakan items are many enough to find someting good in there.
http://www.ichibirian.net/
4min's walk from dotombori hotel
Hosenji alley
The alley which is famous for the novel"meotozenzai"-azuki bean soup with a couple of small rice cakes-written by Oda Sakunosuke is stone road and consist of 2 alleys which run east and west 80m in length and 3m in width, 60restaurants and bars are alongside.Mizukakefudo is the god for business and love.People pour water to make wishes so it always wear moss. 5min's walk from dotonbori hotel
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Area information (Good restaurants around Dotonbori hotel)
Okonomi-yaki “Mizuno”
Osaka is famous for “konamon” which is food made from flour. One of the main konamon is okonomi-yaki, pancake-like food. It consists of flour, eggs, diced cabbage, sliced meat, seafood and other ingredients. “Mizuno” is a very popular okonomi-yaki restaurant so you should reserve a table in advance.
http://www.mizuno-osaka.com/
5 min. walk from the hotel
Takoyaki “Otako
Osakans love “Takoyaki”, small octopus dunplings “Otako” is the most representative of takoyaki shops with a meaning of big diced octopus in dumplings. You can see a sign drawing much attention and a long line in front of the shop.
5 min. walk from the hotel
Kushi-katsu “Daruma”
Kushi-katsu are bite-sized chunks of meat , seafood, slices of vegetables and other ingredients such as cheese or rice cake stuck on a bamboo skewer and deep fried. Please note: no dipping your kushi-katu in the sauce containers after taking a bite.
http://www.kushikatu-daruma.com/
5 min. walk from the hotel
Kitune Udon “Imaihonten”
When you have got the munchies , or even if you feel like having a poor appetite, you can eat a lot of udon noodles. The clear soup stock cooked in Kansai style will surely make you feel relaxed.
http://www.d-imai.com/
5 min. walk from the hotel
Japanese restaurant “Ginpei”
The origin of Ginpei is in Wakayama city where is famous for a good place to catch fish. Ginpei offers lively fresh fish directly from the produce area at reasonable prices. Our manager especially recommends “ Taimeshi”,whichi is cooked with sea beam, dash broth and rice in an iron rice-cooker.
http://ginpei.com/html/shop/do_tonbori.html
1 min. walk from the hotel
Yakiniku restaurant “Sex Machine”
On entering the restaurant you will see many autographs of celebrities in the world on the wall. A wide variety of meat dishes are served. “ Dynamite roast”, the specialty of this restaurant, is as big as a steak and juicy. Why don’t you try the dishes on gridirons over flame of charcoal?
http://www.sexmachine.jp/
1 min. walk from the hotel
Yakiniku･Horumon restaurant “Sora”
This is just the restaurant meeting your expectations! Because it is a branch of a long established restaurant in Turuhashi area being well-known for its large number of yakiniku restaurants. You can enjoy many kind of dishes as they are served with a half of portion.
http://www.yakinikusora.jp/
1 min. walk from the hotel
Yakiniku restaurant “ Honke Torachan”
This restaurant is being run by a meat shop in Turuhashi area. Carefully selected Japanese black cattle beef is served at reasonable prices. The specialty is “ the menu for gourmet”. You will probably be amazed at what many dishes of rare parts of meat it has.
http://www.tora-chan.net/
5 min. walk from the hotel
Western style restaurant “Jiyuken”
Only a certain people know the special curry. It is served with rice and curry being already mixed together and a raw egg on the top. Please put a little sauce and stir it well before eating it. The taste is mildly hot and spicy. How about the curry from the good old days?
http://www.jiyuken.co.jp/
10 min. walk from the hotel