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Glico sign

Getting around: On the Dotonbori canal, a couple of minutes' walk from Namba Station.
Hours: Visible and illuminated 24 hours as a public billboard.

The Glico sign is a large illuminated billboard of a runner crossing a finish line, advertising the Glico confectionery company, and has stood in various forms over the Dotonbori canal since 1935, becoming one of Osaka's most recognizable symbols. Posing in a similar running stance on the nearby Ebisu Bridge for a photo in front of the sign is a well-established tourist tradition.

It's a free, quick photo stop rather than a standalone attraction, best combined with the wider walk through Dotonbori.

Glico sign FAQs

How long has the Glico sign been there?

Some version of the sign has stood over Dotonbori since 1935, making it a long-running symbol of Osaka, though the sign itself has been updated and redesigned several times.

Is there an entrance fee?

No, it's a free public billboard visible from the street and bridge.

Where's the best spot for a photo?

Ebisu Bridge, directly facing the sign, is the classic photo spot, including posing in the runner's stance.

Is it lit at night?

Yes, it's illuminated and especially vivid after dark.

Is it part of Dotonbori?

Yes, it's one of the main landmarks along the Dotonbori canal district.

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