Osaka Dotonbori & DenDen Town: Worst Meal in Japan, Food Heaven, Shopping, Arcades | Japan Day 10

Come join us in exploring the lively streets of Osaka’s Dotonbori and DenDen Town! Our afternoon began in Dotonbori, where we browsed shops and stopped at the adorable Cinnamonroll Café. Along the way, we discovered a hidden craft store before sitting down for what turned out to be the worst meal of our trip — an all-you-can-eat yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) that sadly didn’t live up to expectations. After dinner, we headed to DenDen Town, often called Osaka’s Akihabara, to shop for Pokémon cards, anime and gaming merchandise, and gachapon machines. In the evening, we returned to Dotonbori, passing by countless eye-catching restaurants and experiencing the eccentric night views. To finish the day, we tried takoyaki (Osaka’s famous octopus balls) and egg tarts, giving us the perfect food redemption! Travel Tips for Osaka Dotonbori: A must-visit for street food (takoyaki, okonomiyaki, ramen) and vibrant neon signs. Cinnamonroll Café: A themed stop for Sanrio fans, serving character-inspired treats. DenDen Town: Best for anime, manga, gaming, and collectibles. Shops often close around 7–8 pm, so go earlier in the day. Takoyaki: Don’t miss trying it in Osaka — it’s the dish’s birthplace! Getting Around: Both Dotonbori and DenDen Town are easily accessible from Namba Station. #Osaka #JapanTravel #Dotonbori #DenDenTown #OsakaFood #CinnamonrollCafe Thank you for watching! ************************************************************************** 0:00 Trip Highlights 0:53 Dotonbori 2:46 Craft shop 3:52 Cinnamonroll Cafe 4:53 Dotonbori 6:30 Yakiniku Rikimaru (worst meal) 10:00 DenDen Town 10:42 Taito Station 11:31 DenDen Town 12:25 Kotobukiya Store 12:57 More shops 13:18 Dotonbori food tour 13:45 Hozen-ji Temple 14:07 Dotonbori night scenes 15:16 Iconic Kani Doraku Crab 15:33 Portuguese egg tarts 16:17 Takoyaki 16:30 Famous Glico Sign 17:18 Don Quijote Ferris Wheel ************************************************************************** Music credits: Oneul    / @oneul274