[Places to Visit]

Dotombori Minami, an amusement center, is just a fun place to take a stroll. When night falls, you will see the blaze of neon change its atmosphere along the Dotombori-gawa River where are many eating and drinking places. Dotombori is well known for kuidaore or eating craziness. There are also theaters which were established among merchants in Yedo period (1603-1867) such as "Shin-Kabuki-za Theater", "National Bunraku Theater", "Naniwa-za Theater" and among others. 5-min. walk from the Namba subway station and the Kintestu-nankai-namba subway station.

American Village American Village was created by young Japanese who were very interested in Western fashions. There are many used clothing shops, miscellaneous import shops, flea markets and other unique shops. Visitors will hardly miss the young people who are wearing the new trends and painting arts on walls. This place is worth a visit. 3-min. walk from the Shinsai-bashi subway station.

Hozen-ji Temple Hozen-ji Temple is located along a side street in downtown Osaka and is surrounded by restaurants and bars. The temple has a small Kompira-do Hall which retains the atmosphere of the past. There are always many visitors who pray for their pursuit of true love.