Bar Crawl and Nightlife in Downtown Osaka

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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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Family-friendly
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Japanese, English
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Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescetarian, With sake, Private Experience

Experience Osaka nightlife as the locals do by eating and drinking your way through the backstreets of Dotonbori and Namba, learning about the city’s culture and history along the way!

Highlights

  • Visit and learn the history behind Dotonbori's famous Glico sign

  • Visit a local temple (Hozen-ji Temple in Dotonbori)

  • Visit two local izakaya

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Osaka is known for its piping hot takoyaki, laid-back atmosphere, and warm hospitality. Visitors flock from far and wide to experience the city's bustling downtown districts, where the streets are lined with food stalls, small bars, music venues, late-night cafes, and more.


Discover another side of Japan alongside your expert host, exploring hidden backstreets along the way! Stroll by the glowing Glico sign, one of Osaka's top tourist attractions, on your way to Hozen-ji Temple. Following this, venture over to Dotonbori for sake and a street-food feast at a local izakaya before heading over to Namba for even more fun! End this unforgettable evening by walking back to Dotonbori along the riverside–taking in the city's bright lights, towering billboards, smells, sights, and sounds.


This tour includes a total of 7 dishes and 5 drinks in three restaurants (one drink and five dishes at the first izakaya, three kinds of sake and two dishes at the second restaurant, and a drink at the third restaurant). If you have any food requests or dietary restrictions, please let your host know upon booking.

Inclusions

  • 3-hour guided tour

  • Admission fees (if applicable)

  • One drink and five izakaya dishes (sashimi, fried food, etc.) at the first restaurant

  • 3 kinds of sake and 2 dishes (edamame, etc.) at the second restaurant

  • One drink at the third restaurant

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

  • Meet your host at the Dotonbori Humanity Song Monument, in front of the Glico sign. Address: 1 Chome-10 Dotonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0071, Japan The monument is located beneath the Ebisu Bridge. Further details and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.

Remarks

  • The legal drinking age in Japan is 20 years old

  • Dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Please inquire upon booking.

  • Alcoholic beverages cannot be consumed by people under 20 years old due to the legal drinking age in Japan.

  • Please let your host know upon booking if there are any participants under the age of 20.

  • For parties of 9 participants or more, please inquire.

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.

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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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Julia Christou
April 29, 2024
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Such a fun night! Taiga our guide was awesome!! Showed us around to local bars, very knowledgable, well organised and such a good vibe! Would definitely recommend this tour :)

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Levy Nguyen
April 22, 2024
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Had a fun tour with Naoko! The weather didn't quite cooperate--it rained fairly hard the entire night, but she made the most of itand tried to get us from place to place quickly. It wasn't super c...read more

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