Glico Man – Osaka’s iconic photo spot (How to go and what to expect)

Posted on by Regine

One of Osaka’s landmarks is the Glico Man sign which was installed during 1935.

It has been one of the most photographed parts in Osaka as it serves as a “hint” that you’re there.

How to find the Glico Man sign:

1. Get down at Namba Station
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2. Get out of exit 16

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find exit 16
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it’s a long alley filled with shops but
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we decided to exit from B12

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view when you get out, you’ll head towards the left
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this is actually Ebisubashi
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walk straight
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and you’ll eventually reach the end
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all you have to do is walk for a bit and
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turn around! Glico man is behind you

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I took some photos with the Glico Man sign since I didn’t have any decent ones prior to this trip.

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most Glico man photos will look like this. This photo was still okay since there weren’t a lot of people at the time but it was still challenging to have a good shot
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so we tried to look for a good spot
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and we were so glad that we found a good one!

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all photos taken using an iPhone / Fujifilm X-T20 18-55 mm

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💚, R

Read about my other Osaka or Japan adventures

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