Mizukaketyaya: Robatayaki in Hozenji Yokocho, Dotonbori
Mizukaketyaya is a robatayaki (charcoal-grilled, paddle-served) izakaya in Hozenji Yokocho, the narrow lantern-lit alley just off Dotonbori. English-language visitor guides have singled it out as an easy, approachable stop for overseas travellers exploring Dotonbori, and its scallop butter-grill is frequently mentioned as a signature order. Grilled dishes are brought to the counter on wooden paddles in the traditional robatayaki style.
- Izakaya
- Dotonbori
- ¥1,000–3,000
Last updated: 2026-10-10
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Good to Know
- Budget per person
- ¥1,000–3,000
- Address
- Hozenji Yokocho, Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Last verified: 2026-10-10. Hours and prices may change — please confirm with the restaurant directly before visiting.
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- Scallop butter-grill, frequently cited as the signature dish by English-language visitor guides.
How to Order
- Robatayaki counter seating
- Grilled dishes are served on wooden paddles.
First-Time Visitor Guide
- Tourist-friendliness: 3 / 5
Location
Hozenji Yokocho, Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka
In Hozenji Yokocho, the narrow alley just off Dotonbori, a few minutes on foot from Namba Station.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I get to Mizukaketyaya?
- In Hozenji Yokocho, the narrow alley just off Dotonbori, a few minutes on foot from Namba Station.
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