Hozenji Yokocho Alley, Osaka

After a massage we headed along city streets with decorative manhole covers marvelling at the high rise blocks juxtaposed with traditional houses. Bright arcades led to a traditional narrow alley called Hozenji Yokocho for Chicken Karee - fried chicken on rice with a sweet curry sauce and shallots. The restaurant had a gorgeous, quaint atmosphere with many rules notably ‘Do not blow nose loudly’ and ‘Do not put anything on the counter’. A very authentic experience and an outstanding day.Read more