Square & Landmark
Ebisubashi Bridge
📍 Ebisubashi, 1-chome Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan
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Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan, Osaka
- Category
- Square & Landmark
- Duration
- 20-30 minutes
- Opening Hours
- Open 24 hours (outdoor bridge; neon until midnight)
- Ticket Price
- Free Admission: Free
- Address
- Ebisubashi, 1-chome Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan
- Coordinates
- 34.6691, 135.5013
Introduction
Ebisubashi spans the Dotonbori canal in Chuo, Osaka; the Glico runner sign above and the neon below form Osaka's most iconic scene. The runner has watched over this corner since 1935, and the sixth-generation LED board installed in 2014 lights from dusk until midnight — the classic photo spot, especially lively at night.
✨ Highlights
1
Glico runner sign
Sixth-generation LED board from 2014, some 140,000 LEDs.
2
Since 1935
The sign has marked Dotonbori since 1935.
3
Canal neon
Signboards line the canal and mirror on the water.
4
Photo spot
Shoot the board from the bridge; strike the runner pose.
5
Kani Doraku crab
The moving giant crab at the flagship shop nearby.
6
Day and night
Lit from 30 minutes after sunset to midnight, with animations.
🛈 Practical Info
→Location：1-chome Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka (Ebisubashi)
→Time needed：20-30 minutes
→Opening Hours：Open 24 hours (outdoor bridge; neon until midnight)
Ticket Information
| Free Admission | Free |
|---|
Transportation
Subway
5-min walk from Namba or Nipponbashi Stn
💡 Tips
• The board lights 30 minutes after sunset until midnight.
• Expect heavy crowds after dark — mind your step and belongings.
• Copying the runner's finish-line pose is a Dotonbori tradition.
• The canal-side path also frames the board's full face.
• Five minutes on foot from Namba or Nipponbashi Station.
• The giant billboard models along the canal are part of the fun.
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Ebisubashi Bridge?
Open 24 hours (outdoor bridge; neon until midnight)
How much is the admission for Ebisubashi Bridge?
Free Admission: Free
Any practical tips for visiting Ebisubashi Bridge?
The board lights 30 minutes after sunset until midnight. Expect heavy crowds after dark — mind your step and belongings.
How long should I spend at Ebisubashi Bridge?
A typical visit takes 20-30 minutes.
How do I get to Ebisubashi Bridge?
Subway: 5-min walk from Namba or Nipponbashi Stn
