Evening Drinking and Walking Tour in Osaka
Wander through the Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Arcade in the evening with a local guide and stop into a sake shop along the way.
Highlights
Learn about Japanese culture as you wander through the shops and restaurants along the massive Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Arcade
Stop in to some local bars and izakayas for a drink, meeting locals and making new friends
10 meals
Experience Details
The enormous Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Arcade in Osaka spans 6 blocks, filled with over 600 restaurants and local shops. It is a great place to see a more local side of Osaka away from the major tourist areas. Discover the local charms of izakayas and bars in this huge shopping arcade district with a friendly local guide during this Evening Drinking and Walking Tour in Osaka. Your guide can tailor this tour to the kinds of places you want to visit, just let him know!
Make friends with locals and other travelers over a few drinks during this local neighborhood walking tour. Plus, your local guide who is an experienced hostel manager knows all of the best places for food and drink. He is ready to share the best of Japanese culture with you, and give you recommendations on the best food to eat in Osaka.
You can also eat some street snacks along the way if you are feeling hungry! This includes a stop to grab a delicious, crunchy croquette. This tour will take you to wander through the fascinating shops and restaurants of Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Arcade where you can buy some Japanese snacks. Your guide will take you to visit a candy store that has produced traditional sweets for over 150 years! Next, you will pay a visit to Osaka Tenmangu Shrine to learn about its deity and history. After that, you will also get the chance to make your own powdered green tea at a matcha cafe. If you like a drink, this tour will take you to visit a local sake shop as well, where you can learn about Japanese sake in Osaka.
The tour ends up back at the hostel, where you are welcome to grab a drink and keep chatting at LINDA BAR with some food and new friends. If you want to join, that's up to you!
What You Get
Good To Know
- Please be sure to bring plenty of cash for food and drink purchases
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Please meet directly at the hostel
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Osaka Prefecture is the birthplace of Kansai-style okonomiyaki and many classic Japanese street foods. Centered around Osaka (the prefectural capital), the clash of trade, traditions, and modern technologies contributes to the dynamic energy of this prefecture overlooking Osaka Bay.
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10 meals
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