Hōzen-ji Yokochō, Stone-paved pedestrian street in Chuo Ward, Japan
The narrow alleyway stretches 80 meters long and 3 meters wide, featuring traditional wooden buildings illuminated by hanging lanterns throughout its length.
The street originated as a collection of stalls serving worshippers at Tenryuyama Temple during the Edo period and underwent reconstruction after fires in World War II.
The street houses over 60 establishments offering local specialties like Osaka-style udon, kushikatsu, and traditional dining experiences in intimate settings.
Located two blocks east of Midosuji and south of Dotombori Arcade, the street remains accessible through Namba Station within a three-minute walking distance.
Two entrance gates display signatures of notable personalities: theater actor Kanbi Fujiyama on the west gate and comedian Harudanji Katsura III on the east gate.
Location: 中央区
Address: 1 Chome-7 Namba, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0076, Japan 542-0076 Osaka 542-0076 Osaka
GPS coordinates: 34.66819,135.50312
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:18
Osaka is Japan of contrasts. A city where 6th-century temples stand beside futuristic skyscrapers, where fish markets meet giant Dotonbori signs, and where the nights turn streets into a continuous show. More lively and spontaneous than Tokyo, Osaka maintains its accent, humor, and warmth. People come here to eat, stroll, and listen to the hum of a metropolis that never truly sleeps. Between medieval castles, Shinto shrines, avant-garde museums, and multi-level hot spring baths, the city presents both ancient and ultra-modern faces. Exploring Namba, Shinsekai, or Umeda reveals a unique energy, vibrant urban culture, and an attention to detail that makes Japan unforgettable.
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