OSAKA
Osaka’s best days out.
The 15 most popular drinking tours in Osaka. The ones worth building a day around, with what they cost, how long they run and who you book through.
Night bar hopping in Osaka’s Namba: 3 izakaya stops, 6 tastes, Hozenji Temple, and Hozenji Yokocho lanes with a local guide and small-group vibe.
Most Popular“Great experience and went into places we never would have found on our own. Inclusions were good and tour guide was very friendly.”
Namba izakaya crawl in Osaka with a local English guide. Three bars, Japanese drinks, ordering help, and group photos for $30.
“I enjoyed all the three locations we visited, especially the last one by the rooftop. Our guide Hiyori was excellent.”
Osaka izakaya walking tour with an English guide. Try sake, local beer, and spirits in Dotonbori and Uranamba ending at a hidden bar.
“Lots of fun! Its not easy to navigate Osakas night life, this really helped.”
Guided Osaka bar crawl with welcome shots, discounted drinks and games, then a club finish in Shinsaibashi—4.5 hours, mobile ticket.
“Was an awesome bar crawl. We had about 10 total people show up which was perfect and the vibe at each place we went to was great! Highly recommend doing it. The two host Tony and B were awesome as well really showed us all a good time and overall super cool dudes.”
Walk Dotonbori with a local guide, learn Glico sign and Hozenji temple, then eat izakaya classics in Ura Namba and Namba.
“This tour was pretty average. Our guide, Taiga, was entertaining and showed us some neat spots around Dotombori, but we found the food and drinks to be overpriced. For example, at the last stop, some of the drinks were ¥3,000 each, which is what we expected to pay for the whole night… I would strongly…”
Homemade takoyaki and 10+ Japanese sake in Osaka Namba with Momo, a former brewer and sake sommelier. 2-hour small group.
“We had a great time and learnt a lot about sake - how it’s made, the way it’s graded and by tasting different ones finding out what we like. The Takoyaki cooking was brilliant too and was really delicious! Would recommend this experience 😄”
Small-group Osaka class with sake tastings led by Momoko and a hands-on takoyaki cooking session using a secret recipe.
“Sake tasting and takoyaki cooking with Momoko was a fantastic afternoon activity. Momoko is so lovely and knowledgeable, it was interesting to learn about the different types of sake. The addition of getting to make and eat some delicious takoyakis made this definitely a worthy experience. Highly recommend. Thank you Momoko!”
3-hour guided Osaka pub crawl in Namba with 2 to 4 bars, free shots between stops, and a social group at night.
“The tour guide was cool. She was very friendly and helpful. The tour itself was very expensive for what was provided. The drinks aren’t provided so you pretty much paid $70+ to just mingle with each other.”
Osaka Namba bar-hopping night tour with a local guide: Hozenji Temple, izakaya tastings, drinks, and Dotonbori photo time.
“Loved it! Host was fun and friendly. Have fantastic recommendations and had very ‘local’ experience.”
A 4-hour Osaka class that mixes a local supermarket shop, hands-on cooking, and sake tasting, taught by friendly instructors.
“Review for our cooking class with Yuka We had an amazing 4-hour cooking experience with our wonderful guide and instructor, Yuka. The day started with a visit to a local supermarket, where Yuka showed and explained so many interestiRead more”
Meet Osaka locals at Pub Umeda with a Japanese language exchange, topic cards, rotating small groups, and practical food and activity tips.
“I had an amazing time meeting for language exchange and getting to know about their experiences. Will come back!!!!!!!”
A guided 3-hour Osaka night walk through Umeda’s izakaya streets, underground passages, and station-area pubs with 4 included drinks.
“Tossy was awesome. He has been doing this for some time. Hit some really back alley places which was great. Too many tours just go to tourist traps and shops”
Osaka market-to-table cooking class: niku-sui, okonomiyaki, gyoza, plus sake tasting and lunch with a small local guide group.
“Linda was superb. She went to the trouble of decorating the room with Christmas decorations and was extremely attentive throughout our time with her. She went out of her way to take us to buy some sake too!”
Osaka nighttime bar hopping with a local guide, sake tasting, Hozenji Temple prayer lesson, and karaoke with all-you-can-drink.
“Our last night in Osaka with guide was amazing! Thank you so much! I liked your lovely gift too.”
Friendly Japanese locals meet you at a British pub in Osaka for a 2-hour language exchange with topic cards, seat swaps, and mixed groups.
“I've never been to Japan before!”
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