Culinary Delights at Dohtonbori: A Taste of Osaka

Getting There

• Public Transportation (Train)

  To reach Dohtonbori from the Kyoto countryside, start by taking the JR Sanin Line from your nearest station towards Kyoto Station. This journey typically takes around 30-40 minutes. At Kyoto Station, transfer to the JR Tokaido Line and take a train towards Osaka Station. Once you arrive at Osaka Station (about 30 minutes), you need to transfer to the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line. Take the Midosuji Line towards Nakatsu and get off at Namba Station. From Namba Station, it's about a 10-minute walk to Dohtonbori, located at 〒542-0076 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Namba, 1 Chome−6−20 サロン・ド・テ・アルション.

• Car

  If you are driving from the Kyoto countryside to Dohtonbori, start by getting onto the Meishin Expressway from Kyoto. Follow the signs for Osaka and take the exit towards Namba. Once you exit, follow the signs to Namba City and then to Dotonbori. Parking can be a challenge, so look for nearby parking lots. The address is 〒542-0076 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Namba, 1 Chome−6−20 サロン・ド・テ・アルション. Be prepared to pay for parking, which can cost around 500-1000 yen per hour.

• Public Transportation (Bus)

  Another option is to take a bus from Kyoto Station to Osaka. You can take the highway bus that operates between Kyoto and Osaka. The bus ride takes about 1 hour. After arriving at Osaka, you can use the Osaka Metro. Get off at Namba Station and walk about 10 minutes to Dohtonbori, located at 〒542-0076 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Namba, 1 Chome−6−20 サロン・ド・テ・アルション. Bus tickets typically cost around 1,000 yen.