Probably the first thing I came across after coming out from Namba station. 道頓堀 "Dotonburi" is the spot in Namba where you'll always see mainstream picture, especially Glico Man, the face of the confectionery company (you know, the marathon guy raising both his hands) It is also the must-go-place to eat should you decided to stop by Osaka
It is normally much more livelier at night due to the incredible lighting display that time.
However, it is still no less livevier at daytime due to its wide range of shops and restaurant. There were several landmarks which are main spots for tourists
How to get there?
Probably no explanation is needed as it's probably spot able the moment you exit Namba station. This is just the simple map displaying the distance of Dotonbori from Namba station. As you can see it's pretty near and you just need to cross the road once or twice depending on which exit you used
The famous landmarks
Kani Doraku Crab
A stall with a huge crab hanging in front of the building selling roast and steam crab meat (obviously) 
Kuidaore Taro
The mechanical drummer Kuidaore Taro, a symbol of Osaka, has returned to the city's Dotonbori area, ending its one-year odyssey following the closure of the restaurant where it once stood guard. Kuidaore Taro was placed in front of the restaurant in 1950 and became a local landmark. Osaka is known as the city of "kuidaore", meaning "to ruin oneself by eating and drinking to excess"
Dotonbori Kukuru
Being famous for Takoyaki, Dotonburi Kukuru holds many stall selling these octopus ball. One of the most well known would be Dotonbori Kukuru which is also a landmark due to its humongous octopus on the front of the building which makes it an easy to spot place for tourist. (I personally haven't try the food there due to its long line)
Dotonbori Bridge
Another trademark of Dotonbori would the Dotonbori bridge where there is a tourist boat bringing them around the water canal across Nipponbashi. This bridge is crucial to connect both Nipponbashi and Dotonboribashi The bridge is also known as Ebisubashi due to its initial purpose as a pathway which lead to Ebisu Shrine.
The first cross section junction you will spot on your first exit
たこ焼き十八番 Takoyaki Juhachiban
Probably my first takoyaki here in Osaka, 十八番たこ焼き is locate. I didn't have much time to try other takoyaki around here so I dare not compare at this moment but their prices are reasonable so I would recommend this stall to those dropping by Namba someday.
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