What other travelers are saying about Ebisu Bridge
It was a beautiful and pleasant end to our Kyoto visit. The sakuras, the serene atmosphere, and the sight of petals floating on the water created a scene straight out of a painting. The soft pink layer covering the water’s surface looked like a Persian silk carpet — delicate and breathtaking. The area was full of life, with plenty of restaurants around to enjoy. Truly a memorable experience.
This bridge is very cool! It has awesome views, especially at night with the Osaka Nightlife. Perfect view of the famous Neon Glico Sign and the Ferris Wheel, as well as the water
Well known bridge for the iconic view of the Glico Man sign and Ebisu Ferris Wheel. Great area for pictures. However, be prepared for lots of tourists in the area. To the north is Shinsaibashi, a popular shopping area, and many food stalls to the south which offer Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki, king crab, and Kobe beef. A must visit for anyone coming into the Namba area of Osaka hoping to see Dotonbori, and a must for anyone coming to Japan for the first time.
The path along the water leading to the bridge is the perfect nighttime stroll. Very immersed in the tourism area but at the same time, easily accessible. The city lights and neon signs are amazing. It wasn't too crowded when we went so that definitely contributed to the good experience. I do think the rowdyness and dirtiness doesn't surpass any average downtown area so nothing to complain about.
We were debating on taking one of the boat tours that go under the bridge for 20 minutes but it was cold and the people looked miserable so we just people watched.
Connecting the downtown shopping and dinning areas known as Shinsaibashi-suji and Ebisubashi-suji on the banks of Dōtonbori Canal in Chuo Ward, the Ebisu Bridge is a famous tourist spot in Osaka.
Since the bridge was built, it has been repaired and replaced 13 times. In 1878, the bridge was converted into a steel bridge, and in 1925, into a reinforced concrete arch bridge. The current bridge was completed in 2007 and was planned as part of the Dotonbori Riverfront Development Project under the theme “Aquapolis Osaka”.
The bridge is popular to tourists who want unique photos. The southwest side of the bridge is a favorite due to the presence of the large Glico Running Man signboard. It also provides a view of boats carrying tourists on the canal, a view of the Don Quijote Ferris wheel and other landmarks that make Osaka’s Namba area easily recognizable.
