Osaka, Japan

Hozenji Yokocho

A narrow, stone-paved alley near Dotonbori that evokes the atmosphere of old Osaka. It is lined with traditional restaurants and is home to Hozenji Temple, famous for its moss-covered Fudo Myoo statue.

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Hozenji Yokocho is in Osaka, Japan. Coordinates: 34.66812, 135.50261. Open in Google Maps

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