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, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish)

  • Your hotel/apartment or any other 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

    Our guide, Maria Soler showed us the night life of Ame mura, Shin Imamiya and Ura Namba. She was able to not only share the sites, but the story behind the places we saw and experienced. Her wish that we totally enjoy Osaka at night was a dream come true. Thank you, Maria

    August 2023

    Peggy T

    Our tour guide Aljic has been AWESOME! He customized our tour based on what we like! He is so warm, attentive and very considerate of our wants and needs. He answered our various questions about Osaka. And what makes Osaka great through his eyes! First we went to teamlab Osaka garden. It is a perfect romantic place for couples at night. Then we went Harukas, Namba, Dotonburi. We also visited a restaurant where locals usually hang out. We ate a lot there and had a couple of uber delicious beer! After that we also visited a local bar to check out the night scene. A perfect way to end the night! Thank you so much Aljic! until next time!

    May 2023

    Joseph D

    Aljic was a great guide. Very accommodating. He tailored the evening around our family. He was very attentive and went out of his way to make sure everyone had a good time.

    April 2023

    George K

    I only had a short time in Osaka, Japan so I booked a tour with Tom to make the most of it. I saw a few great sites, ate delicious snacks, and cheers-ed the night at a fun karaoke bar. Tom has knowledge of the city and culture and guided me every step of the way from subways to restrooms, to which vendors have the best food. It was exactly what I hoped the experience would be and would absolutely recommend if you find yourself in a similar time restriction.

    May 2023

    Tina L

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