Old Osaka Izakaya Hopping Tour w/ Food & Drinks
Explore the deep backstreets of Osaka beyond the touristy areas in this izakaya-hopping tour led by locals that includes multiple dishes and drinks.
Highlights
Mingle with locals and make new friends as you try delicious food and drinks in this bar-hopping tour of Osaka
Explore Tanimachi and Karahori, two retro neighborhoods where Osaka locals drink and hang out, led by a friendly English-speaking host
Stop at 4 distinct bars — a standing izakaya, a yakitori restaurant, an “old building” izakaya and a hidden bar — to get a taste of the local drinking culture
13 dishes and 2 drinks are included
10 meals
Experience Details
There’s more to Osaka than the flashy neon lights of Dotonbori or the many eateries in Namba. Explore the sites locals love, only a short train ride from Osaka Castle. Here, the atmosphere is more nostalgic than modern, with retro shops and restaurants taking you back in time to a bygone era of Japan. Your host will guide you through the alleyways in search of secret bars where you’ll try authentic dishes and get a glimpse of Osaka's nightlife away from the tourist crowds.
Connect with locals, learn interesting tips and Japanese culture etiquette, and enjoy tasting different foods and drinks at completely distinct bars. Your first stop will be a standing izakaya (known as “tachinomi”) where you can see office workers unwinding after work. You’ll then visit a restaurant specializing in yakitori (grilled chicken), a classic izakaya food. Your third stop of the night will be at an izakaya located in an old building, before stopping at a hidden bar to wrap the night.
Along the way, you’ll try staple food and drinks from a night out in Japan, like sashimi, yakitori, and more, as well as sip sake, shochu, craft beer, or your choice of soft drinks. Make unforgettable memories in this nighttime exploration of the lesser-known side of Osaka.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Please arrive 10 minutes before the experience start time.
- Please inform your host at the time of booking if you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies.
- Please note that the minimum legal drinking age in Japan is 20 years old. Underage participants will be served non-alcoholic drinks.
- Please note that floor seating may not be suitable for those with knee or back problems.
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 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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