Osaka Backstreet Nightlife & Street Food Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Combine the famous food scene of Osaka with our local knowledge of some of the most unique drinking establishments in town! Enjoy great local food, delicious drinks and boutique bars on a small group (8 person max) walking tour through the heart of Namba, Shinsaibashi and Amemura. Sample local favourites and a huge range of drinks possibilities as your English speaking guide expertly navigates through the backstreets.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum drinking age is 20 years
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Minimum numbers apply
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Feast on a variety of local specialities at this delicious South Osakan institution
Hozen-ji Temple
Discover the secrets of Hozenji Temple. Learn about the history and significance of this small but perfectly formed slice of traditional Japan, nestled in the heart of Osaka's busiest nightlife district, .
What‘s Included
Alcoholic Beverages
English-speaking guide
Local 'Izakaya' Dinner
Hidden bar introductions
Extra drinks (available to purchase)
Options
The Ultimate Osaka Night Tour
Full Izakaya Dinner: Start at an atmospheric local izakaya and enjoy a range of local Osakan foods and drinks (vegetarian options available).
Reviews
994 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great evening activity!
S2436QOlawrencel,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paul was our guide for our walking tour. We visited a lot of places and learned about the owners and the history of their establishments. Our guide was very knowledgeable through each of the spots we went to. Such a good experience in which I may have overlooked without our guide. Each of these places we were at had food paired with drink recommendations. Nice, cozy group going around where people of Osaka go. A fun and welcoming experience throughout the tour.
Do this if you truly want to feel like a local for an evening!
martincW999LV,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I did the tour with Trey and it was incredible! It ended up being just the 3 of us, and Trey was an excellent host and he took us to places that we never would’ve found on our own. Not only was the food was all delicious, but Trey was great company to spend an evening with (not to mention, he speaks great Japanese). Many of the locals knew him, and they treated us with kindness. As the night went on, he catered to our needs, taking us to places he thought we’d enjoy. We went out to bars, and sang karaoke, and made friends with people along the way. It was a very memorable evening and I’m so glad we went. I was more than worth the money to have that authentic experience. 10/10!
Night of Great Food, Great Drinks and Awesome Company
Sherpa168260,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with our tour guide, Danyk, where he showed us some great places off the beaten path to drink, eat and enjoy the Osaka nightlife. Highly recommend taking this tour to experience a different side of this city!
Amazing food tour with Paul!
bethmL7480LD,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time with Paul on this food tour. We had limited time in Osaka and knew we needed a guide to show us the best food places in town. Paul didn't disappoint! He was super friendly and had so many fun facts about the food, culture and area of Osaka. We had our 2 teenage daughters with us, and we all found Paul to be warm and knowledgeable. I really appreciated that Paul tailored our tour to our family... he chose spots with us in mind. When I mentioned that sake was my favorite drink of choice, he took us to a great spot to enjoy some delicious unfiltered sake. Paul went above and beyond by pointing out a few more fun spots after the tour, on the way to our train. I HIGHLY recommend this tour and also Paul. A great way to experience the vast array of amazing food in Osaka!
Great food and bar tour
Shunpei O,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour of Osaka night life. Rodney took the time to explain all of the places in detail and highlighted how his tour tried very hard to integrate into and not disturb the existing native bar culture. Highly recommend!
Authentic and local experience in Osaka
788reginar,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome food/bar tour for our first night in Osaka! Danick was our tour guide and he shared so much of his experiences and funny stories along the way. He took us to very local/small bars that not many tourists would even know about. We got to try okonomiyaki and other izakaya bites along the way. At the end, we had an “unofficial” optional stop at a karaoke bar which was so much fun. Loved all the recommendations and places we stopped at while getting a brief history of the area.
We had a fun time trying...
Audrey B,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fun time trying Osakan foods and drinks, and walking around Dotonbori at night with our friends.
A fabulous introduction to the food and drinks of Osaka!
3joanneo,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ruben was funny, engaging, and gave us a good balance of historical knowledge and personal experience! We went to two restaurants and two bars, and had a great experience sampling so many foods and drinks! It was such a fun way to get to know Osaka!
Very fun experience in Osaka
Jason S,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ruben was a great host and very knowledgeable on the history of Osaka and Japan. The food tour was fun and went to places we’d never ever try. Experienced some unique food and drinks to the area and had a great time
A fun night out!
Aedigiuseppe,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a great time on the Osaka Backstreet Nightlife & street food walking tour! Our host, Rodney, was able to find locations that fit our big group and our varying dietary needs without sacrificing authenticity or enjoyment.
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