Dotonbori is Osaka's most famous and vibrant entertainment and nightlife district, renowned for its dazzling neon signs (like the iconic Glico Man), extravagant billboards, and an overwhelming variety of fantastic restaurants and street food stalls, embodying the city's kuidaore ("eat until you drop") culture.

Shinsekai (新世界), meaning "New World," is a nostalgic and vibrant entertainment district in Osaka, centered around the iconic Tsutenkaku Tower. Developed in the early 1900s with models from Paris and New York, it retains a unique retro atmosphere, famed for its affordable local cuisine like kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) and lively alleyways like Jan Jan Yokocho.

Kuromon Ichiba Market (often called "Osaka's Kitchen") is a historic, covered public market renowned for its incredibly fresh ingredients, especially seafood. It features about 150 stalls selling everything from seafood, meat, and produce to traditional sweets, with many shops offering small portions to eat right there as street food, making it a major foodie destination.