Osaka Night Tour: Explore Namba's Backstreet Food and Drink Scene

Experience the vibrant nightlife of Osaka on a walking tour through Namba, Shinsaibashi, and Amemura. Indulge in delicious local food, sip on a variety of drinks, and discover hidden boutique bars.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Uranamba Torame Yokocho - Feast on a variety of local specialities at this delicious South Osakan institution
What's Included
  • English-speaking guide
  • Local ‘Izakaya’ Dinner
  • Hidden bar introductions
  • Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
  • Extra drinks (available to purchase)
Additional Information

Merge Osaka’s celebrated culinary culture with our insider insights into some of the city’s most intriguing drinking spots! Relish delectable local cuisine, tasty beverages, and idiosyncratic bars during a walking tour that winds its way around the heart of Namba, Shinsaibashi, and Amemura. Experience local delicacies such as, fresh sushi, sizzling…

Location
Minamiichiban
We will meet at Izakaya Minami Ichiban right before 6pm. It’s on the main road directly next to the underground entrance number B25. Look for the plastic curtain and red lanterns outside. Please aim to be a little incase of last minute issues!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Mitch_v
Oct 2, 2024
Fun! - Kevin was great ! Very knowledgeable & fun! New the locals and took me to unique places off the beaten track. Highly recommend!
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Andrewtv8192jt
Oct 1, 2024
A MUST if you like to have fun! - Completely shellshocked from cultural differences in Japan? Need a guide to show you how to have fun and drink around dive bars like we love to do in the US?? THIS IS THAT TOUR! What an experience. Having been here for an entire week already, completely intimidated when trying to even “get-by” in bars/restaurants this whole time… this guy Rodney (native English speaker) pulls up and it’s like that veil of intimidation and “unsure-d-ness” is lifted. He took us to several bars, speaking fluent Japanese with everyone along the way, recommending food and drink as we go. We started in a busy pub, with GREAT small plate food (think Tapas) with beers and cocktails as an icebreaker, and everyone got to know each other. Then we go for a stroll and he teaches us some Osaka history before popping his head in to the TINIEST bar I’ve ever seen (until later….!) with a “sumimasen!” and checks to make sure there was room for the 5 of us. He knows all the local pub owners, bartenders, etc. My wife and I don’t go out and “barhop” much anymore, so we were not expecting to even really let loose, just learn and have some small bites… but Rodney is a GREAT MC and knew how to steer the vibe Perfectly. Next thing I know, we are singing karaoke in the cleanest, little dive bar ive ever seen! This was the highlight of our trip, and made me feel at home and screwing off with friends almost immediately. Would recommend to anyone near Osaka. When we come back, I look forward to booking this AGAIN lol and I bet he would take us to completely different spots, he seems to know everyone. Thanks Rodney!!! -Drew/Kaelyn
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Jchung416
Sep 30, 2024
Local, full of fun time, osaka culture, food and drinks! Kenpai - Rodney knowledge and local insight, made the tour one of the best part in my memory. Highly recommended, you won't regret anything, just good memories.
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_f2760rh
Sep 28, 2024
Great Osaka experience - It was fun experience, thank you to Rodney, he was an excellent guide. He showed us hidden parts of Osaka, that you normally would miss. Highly recommended 👍👍👍
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David_d
Sep 28, 2024
Amazing Tour - Great tour around Osaka. Our guide brought us to fantastic food and bar stops that we would never have thought to approach separately. Great atmosphere, food, and drinks. He also provided a lot of insights and history to the area.
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K7481kjsarahg
Sep 27, 2024
Awesome tour, awesome guides! - Awesome experience! Our guides Rodney and Trey were so fun and knowledgeable about the area! Met some great people in our group and explored areas we never would have found on our own, (like Camille's bar with the giant hornet shots) highly recommend this tour for an amazing and unique experience of Osaka!
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16madelines
Sep 26, 2024
A Fantastic Local’s Tour - This tour was the most fun we had in Osaka. Rodney was an incredible tour guide—he took us to places we absolutely wouldn’t have been able to try (let alone find) without him. The food and drinks were all amazing and we ended the night with some fun karaoke. Definitely recommend for those looking to have a fun night out in Osaka.
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Pugaphillips
Sep 25, 2024
Fantastic night out with unique bars/food - This tour was a highlight of our time in Osaka. We visited bars/izakayas that we never would have known existed if we were on our own. The food and drinks were both delicious and we got to try a variety of local items. Our guide, Kevin, was engaging, funny, friendly, and very knowledgable about the local scene. Definitely recommend this experience.
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Amelia_k
Sep 24, 2024
Must Do - This “tour” is a must do in Osaka. I put tour in quotes because you don’t feel like you’re on a tour. You feel like you’re going out for some amazing food and drink with a knowledgeable friend. Erik took excellent care of us and introduced us to food, drinks and places we never ever would have been able to find on our own. 10/10. 5 stars. Would recommend to anyone who likes food. So, everyone.
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Christina
Sep 23, 2024
Great for solos, awesome food and drinks - Highlight of my visit to Osaka. We were a smallish group, and Rodeny did a great job of hosting and taking us around Osaka for great eats in some hidden jems, including an Izakaya, okonomiyaki restaurant and then several small bars. These bars were literally hidden in walls and small alley spaces, so they're super easy to miss. Rodney is highly knowledgeable about the area and personable. Ending the night at a karaoke bar was top tier. Highly recommend this tour, and it really should be the first your you take in Osaka.
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up to 8 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).