Osaka · OSAKA BAR HOPPING TOURS
Uranamba is three lanes of counters with six seats each and no English anywhere. That is exactly why a guide earns their fee. These 14 are compared on how many bars, what is included in the price and how late they run.
Spend about three and a half hours walking between three Osaka nightlife districts with an English-speaking guide. Expect an izakaya meal, sake, beer, whisky, cocktails, and local tips from guides such as Miki, Takeshi, Nana, and Hiyori. Bring cash, since food and drinks cost extra.
“very good, it might depend on the group of people that are on the tour with you. we met really fun people”
Spend three hours walking from Dotonbori to Namba and Uranamba with an English-speaking local guide such as Taiga, Seina, Kosuke, or Naoko. Visit small izakayas and bars, taste sake and local drinks, try food such as takoyaki, and finish with a local nightlife stop.
“Joe was amazing! This tour was exactly the experience my husband and I were looking for. We made many new friends from several different countries, and we loved every minute of it.”
Start at Voyager Lounge Shinsaibashi at 7 p.m. for a four-and-a-half-hour Osaka night out led by hosts such as Tony, B, Andy, or Tommy. Expect welcome shots, party games, at least three bars, discounted drinks, and a final club stop. It suits solo visitors and social drinkers.
“The folks hosting this tour know what they're doing. They set you up at locations that can accommodate the crowd, provide some variety in the venues, great you with a warm welcome at the door and keep everyone moving along. Definitely recommend for a weekend in Osaka.”
Join a local guide such as Yui, Hitomi, Taiga, or Soma for a three-hour walk through Dotonbori and Uranamba. Visit Hozenji Temple, sample yakitori, karaage, gyoza, sashimi, sake, and more, then explore bars that can be hard to find alone. Food and drinks cost extra.
“This is one of the highlights of my Osaka trip! The bars we went to are izakayas that I won't be able to find on my own. Thank you to the guide, Naokosan! She's really kind and was like a friend to us. 🥰💯 I highly recommend booking this activity. It's fun!”
Join a guide such as Alison for a three-hour night through Namba and Shinsaibashi. Visit a standing bar, local okonomiyaki shop, Japanese second-party bar, and possibly a DJ venue while meeting locals and international drinkers. Your own drinks cost extra.
“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.”
Join a certified English-speaking guide such as Taku, Yuki, or Alice for three hours of Osaka food and nightlife. Visit three local izakaya bars, share six or more tastings, enjoy three to four drinks, and finish near Dotonbori and Ura-Namba. Groups are limited to seven people.
“We had a fantastic time with Syuta. He helped us get around, recommended places to go and was a great drinking partner. Highly recommend as it is great value and delicious.”
At HUB Umeda-Chayamachi Applause, hosts such as Hao and Edna help you join small mixed groups of Japanese and international participants. Use topic cards, rotate seats, practice Japanese or English, and ask locals where to eat and what to do in Osaka.
“Hao was very great! Our group was quite small and he was able to make things work. Interesting conversations. Was able to practice both Japanese and English. Overall, great experience.”
Spend three hours with a local guide such as Tossy, visiting three Umeda izakayas and food streets. You’ll try Osaka favorites, order with help, enjoy four included drinks, and see back-alley spots that are easy to miss alone. The tour is for ages 20 and up and welcomes up to six people.
“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”
Join a small group of up to 10 for 3.5 hours around Namba and Dotonbori. Your English-speaking guide, including guides named Ryoko and Yoko, leads you through izakayas, sake tasting, Hozenji Temple, street food, and a karaoke snack bar with all-you-can-drink beverages.
“We joined this bar hopping tour during our stay in Osaka and had such a great time. The guide was incredibly friendly and shared lots of interesting stories about the area, the food, and the local drinking culture. She was very kind and made everyone feel comfortable right away. After the tour ended, we still wanted to keep exploring, and she took the time to recommend some great bars for us to visit on our own. Thanks to her suggestions, we had an even better night. It was a fantastic experience and I would definitely recommend this tour.”
Spend about two hours at HUB Umeda Chayamachi, meeting Japanese locals and international residents in small rotating groups. Topic cards keep conversation moving, with English practice built into the evening. The $30 fee covers the event, but you buy your own drinks and food. Participants must be over 20.
Meet Osaka JOINER in Namba for a two-hour walk through local bars and izakayas. Your English-speaking guide, such as Koda, Haru, or Minori, leads you to three drinking stops for sake, beer, whiskey, cocktails, highballs, sawa, and small dishes. Drinks and food are extra, so you choose what suits you.
“It was a great experience meeting wonderful people and sharing drinks together! The karaoke was absolutely perfect—woohoo! A special thanks to Haru, who was an excellent tour guide”
Spend three hours eating across Osaka with an English-speaking local guide. Start with kushikatsu and izakaya dishes in Shinsekai, then ride to Dotonbori for okonomiyaki, Michelin-starred takoyaki, Hozenji Temple, and the Glico sign. Groups are capped at eight, with two drinks included.
“Request Kenny! This tour was an amazing Osaka experience. Kenny has been living in Osaka for 50+ years and knew all of the local spots and more!! He even recommended the BEST SPICY RAMEN RESTAURANT in Osaka. P.s. Prepare for some walking”
Join Tom at 9 p.m. for a three-hour private bar hop through Osaka’s American Village and Dotonbori. Visit three or four local bars, enjoy a welcome drink, free karaoke, signature cocktails, and an all-you-can-drink stop. Check the extra Voyager Stand fee before booking.
“Awesome guy, lots of fun. Got to feel like a local for one night. Tom was very welcoming. Instantly put me at ease, feels like an old friend.”
Join a small group of up to eight for a two-hour Osaka bar hop with an English or Japanese-speaking TOMODACHI guide. Karen has led guests to sake shops and friendly izakaya, adapting the route to food, drink, and local nightlife wishes. Bring cash for independent bars.
“Dans ce pays où il est particulièrement difficile de se faire comprendre (peu parlent vraiment l’anglais) ce tour guidé était vraiment superbe. Notre accompagnatrice d une bienveillance absolue , prête à adapter le programme selon nos envies”
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