Osaka · DRINKING TOURS
17 tours
The good drinking tours in Osaka fill up weeks ahead, especially at the weekend. Below are the 15 best, with current prices and what each one actually includes.
Osaka Namba bar hopping with a local guide, 3 izakaya stops, 6 tastes, and alleyway nightlife near Hozenji Temple and Dotonbori.
“Mari was amazing! The most memorable night in Osaka! We had so much fun and will be doing this tour again.”
Osaka Namba pub crawl with a local guide, 3 stops for sake, whisky, beer and snacks, plus ordering help and group photos. Cash only.
“It was great! Met a bunch of cool people from all over the world, and our tour guide was amazing!”
Osaka izakaya guided walking tour with small groups, Dotonbori and Uranamba stops, sake tastings, local beers, and an English host.
“Naoko was an amazing host for this activity! We had a blast trying three different venues for an izakaya, sake tasting and whiskey bar! Highly recommend this tour ☺️”
Osaka Shinsaibashi pub crawl with welcome shots, about 20% off drinks, and a nightclub finish led by a licensed guide.
“It’s great to meet new people! I recommend this activity if you’re traveling solo as me! A lot of fun!”
3-hour Osaka bar crawl through Dotonbori and Uranamba, including Hozenji Temple and free-entry izakaya stops with local food.
“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!”
Make takoyaki from scratch and taste 10-plus Japanese sakes with Momo, a sake sommelier and former brewer, in Osaka Namba.
“Awesome experience, learned a lot about sake and the different kinds and the takoyaki you cook is amazing. Definitely something to try while visiting Osaka.”
Learn sake basics, taste 10+ styles, then cook Osaka takoyaki with wagyu and cheese in a small-group class with Momoko in about 2 hours.
“We love how friendly Momoko-san was and it made it less daunting. It was our first day in Japan and it really set the mood for a great time for the rest of the upcoming trip. We also got to learn about the differences in Nihonshu (so many!Read more”
A 3-hour guided pub crawl through Namba with unlimited free shots between bars, local food stops, and quick photo ops in Osaka.
“The tour guide was cool. She was very friendly and helpful. The tour itself was very expensive for what was provided. The drinks aren’t provided so you pretty much paid $70+ to just mingle with each other.”
Osaka Namba night bar-hopping with a local guide, Hozenji Temple, Dotonbori photos, 3 izakaya tastings, 3 to 4 drinks.
“Was a great time and had a blast with the host and the other people! Nothing helps people open up like a few drinks and good food! We went to some great gems in the area that we didn't know about! Would say a great value for what you get, large portions and lots of liquor and the ending at the one very nice bar capped off a perfect evening! Highly recommend to book this one, really was fun!”
Osaka cooking class and sake tasting with a local supermarket stop. Learn okonomiyaki, gyoza and niku-sui in 4 hours, $92.50.
“Review for our cooking class with Yuka We had an amazing 4-hour cooking experience with our wonderful guide and instructor, Yuka. The day started with a visit to a local supermarket, where Yuka showed and explained so many interestiRead more”
Practice Japanese with Osaka locals at Umeda pub, using topic cards and seat swaps, plus a short English round for $28.
“At first I was very nervous since it was my first time to do this type of event. But then everyone was very kind and friendly. So I had a lot of fun.”
A 3-hour Umeda izakaya night walk with four drinks, guide help for ordering, and three food-focused stops near Osaka Station.
“Tossy was awesome. He has been doing this for some time. Hit some really back alley places which was great. Too many tours just go to tourist traps and shops”
Osaka market visit and cooking class: make niku-sui, okonomiyaki, gyoza, then taste local sake and beer in a 4-hour small group.
“Linda was superb. She went to the trouble of decorating the room with Christmas decorations and was extremely attentive throughout our time with her. She went out of her way to take us to buy some sake too!”
A 3.5-hour Osaka night walk with izakayas, sake tasting, Hozenji Temple prayer, and a local karaoke bar with all-you-can-drink.
“We joined this bar hopping tour during our stay in Osaka and had such a great time. The guide was incredibly friendly and shared lots of interesting stories about the area, the food, and the local drinking culture. She was very kind and made everyone feel comfortable right away. After the tour ended, we still wanted to keep exploring, and she took the time to recommend some great bars for us to visit on our own. Thanks to her suggestions, we had an even better night. It was a fantastic experience and I would definitely recommend this tour.”
Osaka language exchange at HUB Umeda Chayamachi. Meet Japanese locals, rotate seats with topic cards, and practice English and Japanese.
