Bar Hopping Tour in Osaka: Drink like a Local in Dotonbori
Discover different drinks, meet and chat with locals and enjoy Osaka’s drinking culture on this lively guided bar hopping tour. Kampai!
Highlights
Enjoy a bar-hopping tour with three or four stops in Dotonbori! This tour includes six drinks and an assortment of small dishes
Chat with friendly locals and explore the side of Osaka most tourists don’t get to see
Stand, sip and enjoy authentic Japanese drinking culture
10 meals
Experience Details
Perhaps one of the most recognized spots in Osaka, Dotonbori is an entertainment, shopping and leisure district often dubbed “Osaka’s Time Square.” If you want to experience Osaka's nightlife, this place is a must-see. But don’t just follow the crowds — instead, go to the places that locals love.
Led by a friendly host, you’ll make your way through 3 or 4 unique, quirky and truly authentic drinking spots, from standing bars to whisky lounges. There’s absolutely no need to worry about navigating the unfamiliar, as that is what your guide is for. Your host will help you connect and communicate with friendly locals at each spot.
Visit authentic local bars, nibble on delicious Japanese bites and make new friends. During this experience, you will try a variety of classic Japanese drinks – from beer, sake, whisky, highballs, shochu and more (six drinks are included in total). As for the food, you’ll feast on small dishes that pair well with drinks.
Get ready for an unforgettable night where you can interact with locals and experience nightlife like a true Osakan.
Inclusions
One small dish (such as oden), edamame and three kinds of yakitori (chicken skewers)
Drinks: two glasses of sake, two beers and two chuhai
Drinking tour led by an English-speaking guide
Exclusions
Transportation
Additional food and drinks
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at the meeting point near Namba Station. Details will be shared once your booking is confirmed.
Remarks
Please arrive ten minutes before the experience start time.
Please don't wear strong perfume or cologne.
Underage guests must join with an adult.
Please bring cash.
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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