Hozenji Yokocho Late Night
The lantern-lit stone alley off Dotonbori with moss-covered walls and a dozen traditional izakayas serving until 01:00. The atmosphere is unchanged since the Meiji era; the late-night crowd is local workers, not tourists.
Price¥¥
NeighbourhoodDotonbori and Namba
Location
Address: 1-8 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka 542-0076
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Hozenji Yokocho Late Night
The lantern-lit stone alley off Dotonbori with moss-covered walls and a dozen traditional izakayas serving until 01:00. The atmosphere is unchanged since the Meiji era; the late-night crowd is local workers, not tourists.