| Sōemonchō 宗右衛門町 | |
|---|---|
| District | |
 Sōemonchō during the night | |
| Coordinates: 34°40′11″N 135°30′15″E / 34.66972°N 135.50417°E / 34.66972; 135.50417 | |
| Country | Japan |
| City | Osaka |
| Post code | 542-0084 |
Sōemonchō or Soemonchō (宗右衛門町) is an entertainment district in Chūō-ku, one of the wards of Osaka, Japan. The district borders on two other entertainment districts, Shinsaibashi to the north and Dōtonbori to the south. Sōemonchō has a high concentration of bars, restaurants and nightclubs.
Sōemonchō is featured in the song "Sōemonchō Blues" (宗右衛門町ブルース) by Katsuji Heiwa and Dark Horse, which was released in 1972 and became a major hit in Japan, selling two million copies.
See also
References
- "宗右衛門町の郵便番号". 日本郵便. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
- ^ "Soemoncho.com". Retrieved 2020-05-25.