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Experience electric Osaka after dark
Experience electric Osaka after dark
Experience electric Osaka after dark
Experience electric Osaka after dark
Experience electric Osaka after dark
Experience electric Osaka after dark
Experience electric Osaka after dark
Experience electric Osaka after dark
Experience electric Osaka after dark
Experience electric Osaka after dark

What you'll do

For a truly authentic Osakan experience, you could kick things off with a butt-naked scrub down at a traditional sento, where locals freshen up before some well-deserved hashigo zake, or bar hopping, as we know it. Your local insider has the scoop on hideouts like Hozenji Yokocho and the maze of bars in Tenma, and will make up for any language barriers.

The local patrons of Osaka’s izakaya will happily talk to you all night - even if you don’t speak Japanese! Your host will effortlessly order plates of dishes like kushikatsu as you pour sake for one another, then feed your sake-induced insomnia with gyoza pork dumplings and some karaoke, or end your experience slurping ramen on the way home - just like a true local!

Where you’ll go

Osaka’s reputation as Japan’s friendliest and least conservative city rings even truer at night - it won’t be long before you’re cheering ‘kanpai’ over sake with noisy locals in a jam-packed izakaya bar! You could explore Dōtonbori and neighboring Ura Namba, the heart of Osaka’s entertainment district, where giant, animatronic signs are nothing out of the ordinary.

But even here, amongst the kaleidoscope of neon lights, street food joints, and karaoke bars, there are surprises like Hozenji Yokocho, a narrow alleyway of tiny taverns and tachinomiya standing bars. Or perhaps head for Tenma in northern Osaka, a docile neighborhood by day that comes alive at night when the lanterns of dozens of izakaya illuminate its labyrinth of narrow lanes.

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 4 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: Arabic, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish)

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • Hit the town with a host and discover how locals have fun after hours.
  • Indulge in the Osakan pastime of hashigo zake, or bar hopping, with your host leading the way.
  • Unleash your inner pop star at a karaoke bar, with a private booth to keep the haters at bay.
  • Enjoy plenty of fuel in the form of tasty street food, the perfect match for craft beer and sake.
  • Get tips from your host on the hottest nightlife spots in the city, setting you up for the rest of your stay.

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalized itinerary
  • 4 hours in the city with a host
  • Walking experience ( if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options )
  • Authentic local knowledge and insights
  • 2 drinks of your choice
  • Hotel meet-up ( available on request for central location )

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks other than the ones included above
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 14 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

City Unscripted guests photos

Reviews

    Thanks to Brice, we had a fabulous night in Osaka. He was very knowledgeable about Osaka foodie scene. He took us to several areas of the city and thanks to Brice we tried all kind of food but also discovered some off the beaten path bars and restaurants. We learnt a lot about Osaka particular culture and food. Brice was very pleasant and really made our evening very special. We had a blast! This is really a fun way to explore Osaka and try all the local specialties.

    November 2019

    Magali C

    We thoroughly enjoyed our Osaka Food and drink night tour with Taka and he was a very charming host and showed us exactly what we were looking forward to see. We would highly recommend him to anyone wishing to have a great time in Osaka and discover the real Osaka.

    October 2019

    Dana D

    My husband and I had so much fun with Haruhi!! We luckily got paired with someone our same age so we were able to connect really well. She took us to all the places we requested and was able to give us some cultural insight on the area. We loved her!!

    September 2019

    Ashley B

    Me and my friend spent the night around Dotonbori for a nightlife experience and was not disappointed one bit! We were greeted homely by Haruhi who was very bubbly and full of life - she guided us around the city and introduced us to traditional Japanese cuisine such as konamon and yakisoba in the local restaurants which was very delicious. After a fun conversation and taking pictures during and after the meal we went for a walk around the city, visiting different shrines, learning of different parts of the area and taking more pictures! Furthermore, we then went to go for karaoke and the drinks were all inclusive so we had a lot of soda floats, soft drinks and water whilst singing our lungs out to numerous artist and songs such as Eminem, Michael Jackson, ne-yo and Ariana grande etc it was such a fun evening and haruhi could sing! She had an amazing voice and recorded some awesome moments. I would like to thank Haruhi for making this nightlife experience the best and I would recommend anyone to have her as a host or they will be missing out on a Nakama (friend) for life!

    August 2019

    Rashaad A

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