Osaka Backstreet Nightlife & Street Food Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

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

45 minutes • Admission Included

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, .

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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

4.95

1,013 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

982

Highly recommend
Audrey J,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had such a wonderful time with Hitomi, she went above and beyond and showed us so many cool spots. My friend and I were lucky enough to be the only ones on the tour so by the end of the night it really felt like just hanging with a friend. The food and drinks were amazing and she knew so much about Osaka. We would definitely do it again.
Great time!
Carlos V,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
I had a great time and the host was very knowledgeable and friendly. He took us to several local spots for drinks and food that I would have never found. I highly recommend!
It was a great experience...
Voniel B,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a great experience finding the hidden gems tucked away in Osaka while learning about the culinary history of the city.
Strange guide
Briana K,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00
Tour guide seemed drunk and or on something, kept talking badly about other areas of Japan and pushing drinks. Strange personality talked too much and could not read the room. Def not worth what I spent. Got barely any history facts just things like “this is like a New York Pizza” referring to a fiah omelette and mocking people from Kyoto and insulting why you would go there. This guy was a hot mess. Stars are only for the city itself the guide not
Amazing "locals" tour
sammybritt,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an absolutely incredible time on the Taste of Osaka tour! Our guide, Trey, was amazing — knowledgeable, fun, and totally tapped into the local scene. We tried an incredible variety of local foods and drinks, many of which we never would’ve found on our own. It was such a memorable experience and the perfect way to experience the city. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Osaka!
10/10 Recommend this walking tour!
Taylor D,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Hitomi was absolutely fabulous for my walking food tour in Osaka! We only went to local spots, tried all the traditional Osakan meals and ended up having a blast and staying out all night! I highly recommend this tour to anyone in Osaka!! And getting to hang out with Hitomi all night was cherry on top!
Fun time exploring secret bars and tasty bites in Osaka
LauraF001,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Paul was a fantastic guide. We had so much fun on this tour and it was definitely one of the highlights of our entire Japan trip!
Great food tour in Osaka
461blaker,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great experience with Trey, who knew the best places for us to experience delicious foods that were off the beaten path of tourists. He also took us to several really cool bars/izakayas that we’d have never found on our own as tourists. We ended the evening at a Karaoke bar and he even stayed past the tour and we all enjoyed an all-you-can-drink (note: not included in the tour) night of Karaoke. Great experience!
Fun interactive walk about town with food and drinks.
Venture42213878231,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a great time exploring the town! Beyond the food tour we also got to walk the streets and find out more about the local area and customs. At the end we even ended up at a bonus really great karaoke bar with a lot of international folks. One of our highlights was a tiny standing bar trying some local sake.
Don’t miss this tour if you’re curious about Osaka night life
misong k,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Danyk was a fantastic tour guide. As a longtime resident of the area and a fun person in general, he had the perfect mix of local expertise and humor. The highlights of the tour were the bars, which can be hard to navigate as a tourist. He was great with my dad (i.e. sensitive to the challenges of non 20-somethings) and overall 10/10 as a nightlife guide. He was also generous with his time after the tour to help us with some other random questions. Recommend.