A not so crowded Namba street and a small travel tip

The famous tourist area of Osaka filled with restaurants featuring extravagant billboards (and great food!), Dōtonbori, has a special charm about it... However, at dusk it can become tiresomely crowded.

If you're looking for a less cramped place (but with the same great food), try walking a short distance towards south. The streets around Hozen-ji are also very colorful and with a bit less crowded restaurants...