The tour guide was very interesting. Although he didn't understand Japanese, he used a lot of gestures and sounds to help foreign tourists understand. People on the bridge greeted those on the boats warmly. We passed several bridges, and the areas under the bridges were very clean! Buying tickets on KKDay was very convenient; they would mail a QR code, which we scanned at the Ferris wheel to exchange for physical tickets. We told them what time we wanted to take the ferry, and we got our tickets in less than a minute. Evening was peak time, probably because the night view was great for taking photos, and there were long queues. Luckily, we went to exchange our tickets for physical tickets in the afternoon.
The kids loved it, so we booked well in advance. We arrived before 1 p.m., and at that time there was still some room, so we only had to wait in line for a short while.
My family and I were really looking forward to this snow trip. Luckily, the weather was great that day. We could see the entire Lake Biwa from the top of the mountain. The light snowfall in the afternoon added to the highlights of the trip. What I liked the most was our tour guide, Huahua. She was very cheerful and enthusiastic, which greatly enhanced the trip!
The tour guide provided a clear introduction to the tourist attractions, and despite the bad weather, the driver worked very hard to get us to our destination, which deserves praise. It was a bit of a shame that we couldn't take the train due to the weather, which was a slight disappointment.
The staff member, Basang, was very friendly and carefully explained all the precautions with great detail and patience! The snow in the Rokko Mountain ski resort's play area was a bit too hard, and although the children struggled to dig, they still didn't want to leave. The facilities and environment in the hot spring area were also very nice, and the limited-time strawberry soft serve was delicious!
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Dotonbori Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Dotonbori year round climate
Spring (March–May): Average 11.3–19.8°C, mild and comfortable climate, but with more rainfall, especially in April and May. Common activities: Flower viewing, strolling through Dotonbori to enjoy the street scenes, tasting local cuisine. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt, comfortable shoes.
Summer (June–August): Average 24.0–29.9°C, hot and humid, with heavier rainfall, especially in June. Common activities: Walking along the Dotonbori Canal, enjoying Osaka's nightlife, experiencing amusement facilities. Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, sun hat, rain gear.
Autumn (September–November): Average 20.1–14.9°C, comfortable and pleasant climate, with gradually decreasing rainfall. Common activities: Maple viewing (in some areas), shopping, tasting autumn-limited delicacies. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt or blouse.
Winter (December–February): Average 8.6–7.0°C, cold and dry, with little rainfall. Common activities: Indoor activities, experiencing Dotonbori's winter illuminations, tasting winter-limited delicacies. Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, sweater, scarf, hat.
Dotonbori climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 18°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 1334 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: June
Dotonbori monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
6.4°C
30
February
7°C
48
March
11.3°C
112
April
16.8°C
154.7
May
19.8°C
172.7
June
24°C
220
July
29°C
146.7
August
29.9°C
133.7
September
27.6°C
106.7
October
20.1°C
96
November
14.9°C
99
December
8.6°C
14.7
Dotonbori weather for the next seven days
3/19
Thursday
Moderate rain
14.7°C/7.8°C
3/20
Friday
Sunny
14°C/5.7°C
3/21
Saturday
Sunny
14.3°C/4.9°C
3/22
Sunday
Sunny
16.1°C/6.6°C
3/23
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
16.9°C/10.4°C
3/24
Tuesday
Sunny
13.8°C/7.9°C
3/25
Wednesday
Sunny
16.3°C/5.7°C
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