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Osaka Local Bar Crawl in Dotombori & Uranamba Area

Name: Osaka Local Bar Crawl in Dotombori & Uranamba Area
Brand: Travel Japan Together
SKU: 387627P2
Price: 39.09 USD
Rating: 5 (74 reviews)

Recommended by 96% of travelersBadge of ExcellenceOsaka, Japan

Osaka Local Bar Crawl in Dotombori and Uranamba area

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Experience Osaka’s bustling nightlife scene on this bar crawl with plenty of local drinks and food. You’ll visit authentic bars and izakaya that would be difficult to find on your own. Beyond sampling local foods and drinks, you’ll get to connect with local people. See temples and hidden alleyways as you walk between bars in Dotonbori, and learn about the many hidden restaurants and bars in Uranamba.

Learn about Osaka’s culture while you eat and drink alongside locals
See a different side to Dotonbori that only locals would know
Discover which foods traditionally pair with which drinks as you bar hop
Try foods like yakitori, karaage, gyoza, and more while you drink

What's Included

3 hours with a local guide
Admission fee is free

Alcoholic Beverages
Dinner

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Dotonbori Humanity Song Monument
1 Chome-10 Dotonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0071, Japan
We will meet at "Dotombori humanity song monument", right in front of Glico sign. The monument is located downstairs of the Ebisu Bridge. Your guide will wait for you in front of the monument.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.08:00 pm

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Product code: 387627P2

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Reviews

4.9

74 reviews

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5-Star Review for Osaka Bar Crawl with Tyga

Tameka_P, Jan 2025

If you're visiting Osaka and want to experience the vibrant nightlife like a local, you *have* to book the bar crawl with Tyga! I joined the tour in the Dotombori and Uranamba areas, and it was hands-down one of the best experiences of my trip. Tyga is not only an amazing guide but also a wealth of knowledge about Osaka’s unique culture and history. From the very beginning, he made sure everyone felt welcome and at ease, introducing the group to some hidden gems we never would have found on our own. His passion for the city is contagious, and he gave us fascinating insights into Osaka's food, drinks, and traditions at every stop. The bars Tyga chose were incredible—ranging from cozy, hole-in-the-wall spots to lively places brimming with energy. We tried delicious cocktails, sake, and even a few unique local drinks, all while soaking in the authentic atmosphere of Osaka's nightlife. Tyga also made sure to recommend the best snacks and small plates to pair with our drinks. What really stood out was Tyga's ability to connect with people. He’s personable, funny, and genuinely loves sharing his city with others. He even taught us a few key Japanese phrases and cultural tips to enhance the rest of our trip. If you’re looking for a fun, immersive, and authentic way to experience Osaka’s nightlife, this bar crawl with Tyga is an absolute must. Arigato, Tyga, for an unforgettable night! **Rating**: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Great Osaka tour

Britney_L, Jul 2024

Lala was an amazing host. She took us to some really incredibl spots, and as someone from Osaka, she had some great tips. She made us Takoyaki at this place you cook them table-side and she made them the best for us! She also inquired on what we were intrested in eating and ordered according to what we wanted to try. We tried all sorts of non-western snacks and food and just made our expirience so much wilder. We were a small party of 3, and she made us feel like long time friends. 10/10 Recomend.

Great way to explore Osaka

Emil_G, Apr 2024

Social and fun activity, you get the chance to learn about the osaka nightlife and try some cool food and drinks! Very good guide as well!

Lame, rip off, would not recommend

SHANE_S, Apr 2024

Our guide was great. This review is nothing about her. She was awesome. However, the places we went were very poor decisions. $40 to book. First we walked to some random shrine for literally 2 mins, took one picture. Then we went to an izakaya where we made our own octopus balls. we each got one piece of tempura and a couple octopus balls. It was not exciting to cook. The drink choices were also lame. Food was cheap and uninspiring. Also each person got some tapioca slimy ball thing, not fun or tasty. We stayed for 30mins. It was 2,000yen per person or about $12, which is fine since I had 3 drinks but still totally overpriced. I was expecting us to grill meat or eat meat or something fun. Next we walked 20mins to a sake bar. Each table of 4 got 3 small carafes of sake and a tiny appetizer. We stayed about 30mins again. Sake was fine. I was getting buzzed now because I stopped at a store and bought my own drinks to enjoy while walking. The sake bar was another 2500 per person or $16. Lastly we walked to a shopping mall place that had dozens of mini bars. It was a cool idea and a cool place. We went to a 'whiskey bar', which was not a whiskey bar at all. My wife got whiskey on the rocks and it was super watered down. They gave us shots and it was also watered down sugar water. I got one or two drinks. It was 2500yen per person again. Why? 2 drinks?? Makes no sense. After about 20mins, the guide had us pay and she left. Me and my wife then left and saw all the other cool mini bars. It had the vibe of a brothel, lots of mini rooms with a bar and a bartender. Very odd place but a cool idea. After all was said and done, it was $40 USD per ticket, then another 7000yen for the 3 locations. So basically $100 per person USD. In america, that price is ok. In japan, thats EXTREMELY OVERPRICED. 6 drinks for $100?? Osaka is full of cool bars and restaurants and the places we went were just dumb. I would not recommend this at all.

1 traveler found this review helpful

Had an absolute blast on...

Branden_W, Apr 2024

Had an absolute blast on this guided tour. Food was great and the locations we went too weren't super crowded with other tourists. Guide was a lot of fun and knowledgeable.

Give it a try

Philmore_D, Mar 2024

This was a very fun tour. Yuta was a great guide and took the group to lively locations. Highly recommend.

Greats experience

Jeffrey_M, Jan 2024

Naoko was a fantastic guide. Best place was the last bar, a whiskey bar with tons of interesting small bars to explore once the crawl has finished. Would highly recommend!

Good tour - but pricy…

Karen_L, Jan 2024

This tour was pretty average. Our guide, Taiga, was entertaining and showed us some neat spots around Dotombori, but we found the food and drinks to be overpriced. For example, at the last stop, some of the drinks were ¥3,000 each, which is what we expected to pay for the whole night… I would strongly recommend checking the prices before ordering anything, just to be safe.

1 traveler found this review helpful

Amazing night

David_A, Jan 2024

Taiga was an amazing tour guide, he was super engaging and even offered extra recommendations following the tour. The Misono Building was definitely the highlight of the tour. I actually made friends with another attendee and ended up hanging out with them until 9am the following morning partying in Osaka. A great time.

1 traveler found this review helpful

Fun, unforgettable, and unique experience

Jeanyn_S, Dec 2023

This is one of the highlights of my Osaka trip! The bars we went to are izakayas that I won't be able to find on my own. Thank you to the guide, Naokosan! She's really kind and was like a friend to us. 🥰💯 I highly recommend booking this activity. It's fun!

Kind and fun local guides!

Michael_A, Apr 2023

Soma and Mikey were awesome guides and gave us a true local experience! We got to try many different foods and drinks and had a wonderful time laughing and chatting! We would definitely love to tour with him again the next time we visit and would recommend him to anyone looking to get a true taste of Osaka!

Local side of Dotonbori!

Christopher_T, Apr 2023

It was a fantastic time with a great local guide! If you're wanting to get a more local experience and go place more off the beaten path this is the one for you!

Friendly and fun tour.

Tobias_W, Apr 2023

Soma went above and beyond to make this a really fun experience and a great night out. Fantastic English speaking guide and really helped me to see the Osaka nightlife.