Osaka · DRINKING TOURS
The good rooms seat six and hide behind doors you would not open alone. These 15 nights out get you inside, with prices, group sizes and exactly how much food and drink each one includes.
Walk Namba with a local guide, visit izakayas and a whisky bar, get ordering help, and learn what to try with cash-friendly planning.
“Nice group, nice guide, we had a lot of fun. Anytime again.”
Osaka izakaya walking tour with an English guide, small group bar hopping from Dotombori to Uranamba, plus sake and local tastings.
“Amazing time with Naoko! She was open for questions, very attentive and making sure we had a great time. Naoko is an amazing person to hang out with and I would recommend anyone to do this tour. 20/10 would do it again.”
Osaka pub crawl from Shinsaibashi to a nightclub with welcome shots, drink discounts, and a guided night out that helps you meet people.
“This bar crawl was a lot of fun. I was a bit late to the meet up spot which was fine because each location had an hour stay. Coordinator was friendly and very approachable. Mixture of age groups was great. The price is reasonable, therefore I give it 5 stars.”
3-hour Osaka bar crawl through Dotonbori and Uranamba, with temple sights, local izakaya food, and tips that help you order smarter.
“Lala was an amazing host. She took us to some really incredibl spots, and as someone from Osaka, she had some great tips. She made us Takoyaki at this place you cook them table-side and she made them the best for us! She also inquired Read more”
Osaka Namba sake tasting with a former brewer, then cook your own takoyaki with wagyu and cheese. Small group, 2 hours.
“Momo-san put together a great evening of takoyaki and sake, very informative in educating about sake and sampling the different types. Overall a very fun experience.”
Osaka sake tasting plus a hands-on takoyaki cooking class with a small-group sommelier lesson and 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!”
A 3-hour Namba pub crawl with a guided meetup, free welcome shots between stops, and discounted bar entry, built for meeting people fast.
“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 alleys, 6+ tastings, and 3-4 drinks.
“Marine is AMAZING!!!!!! The food and drinks were amazing and the service was top tier! I would highly recommend to others!”
Osaka cooking class plus supermarket shopping and sake tasting, making niku-sui, okonomiyaki, and gyoza with small-group guidance.
“Mari was so great explaining what to shop for when making the different recipes. It was a hands on experience for everyone and the food turned out delicious!! We enjoyed the saki tasting too! It was fun and memorable experience!!”
Osaka language exchange at Pub Umeda, meet locals, use topic cards, practice Japanese and English with small groups in 2.5 hours.
“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.”
Osaka night walk through Umeda izakayas with a guide, 4 drinks, and street food like takoyaki in a small group.
“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”
4-hour Osaka cooking class with market visit, hands-on recipes for niku-sui, okonomiyaki and gyoza, plus sake tasting. Small group.
“Our instructor was Chie & she was amazing. She was so fun & friendly. She made it such an enjoyable experience for my friend group. A bonus was all the history she taught us about Japans different areas. The food was delicious! We really enjoyed going to the market prior to starting the class. You can tell that Chie really loves what she does and really enjoys teaching people. Would absolutely recommend her to anyone!!! Just book this experience!”
Walk Namba with Ryoko, sample izakaya food, taste sake, pray at Hozenji Temple, then sing at a local karaoke bar with drinks.
“This was our first day in Osaka, so we decided to join this bar hopping tour, and it was the perfect way to start our trip. All of the places the local guide took us to were amazing spots that we would never have found on our own. The food and drinks were delicious, and we really enjoyed learning about the local nightlife. The highlight was the final karaoke stop, where we had an incredible time singing together with local people. It was so much fun and truly unforgettable. Highly recommended!”
Meet Japanese locals at HUB Umeda Chayamachi for a 2-hour language exchange with topics cards, seat swaps, and English chats.
Guided Osaka bar hopping in Namba for 2 hours, tasting local izakayas, Japanese whiskey, and snacks with a small English-speaking group.
“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”
Every kind of day out in the city, and the best of each.
