Osaka · SHOW
13 tours
The good shows in Osaka fill up weeks ahead, especially at the weekend. Below are the 13 best, with current prices and what each one actually includes.
Osaka sumo show with interactive bouts, rikishi photos, kimono haori try-on, and optional chanko nabe hot pot at Ochiizumibeya.
“Great seats. Friendly people including the sumo wrestlers. Perfect event.”
Osaka sumo stage show at Namba Parks, with bento or snack, a drink, former pro wrestlers, and a commemorative photo.
“Was very funny and great, I love the fighters, the interaction with the people... I enjoy very much”
Catch English stand-up in Osaka at a small club, with an acclaimed line-up and an easy two-hour night out.
“I laughed the whole night even when i got picked ona few times! It was great...i had so much fun”
Osaka UTAGE Japanese Taiko Live Show with 180 cm taiko, shamisen, shakuhachi, and computer music, $40, interactive.
“Intense and intimate musical experience. Although I am not Japanese it stirred strong Japanese nationalist feeling within me. LONG LIVE JAPAN. LONG LIVE THE EMPEROR.”
A guided Osaka sumo show with a tachiai-style clash, plus an audience challenge where you can step in and test your sumo skills.
“Very educational !!! super fun !!!we love it so much the we recommend it to everyone if you’re in Osaka!!”
High-energy Osaka Night Fusion blends taiko, kabuki, samurai, and dance music with audience participation at Tempo Harbor Theater from $40.
“Amazing show! Deserve a lot more views! Super highly recommended, had. A lot of fun!!”
Osaka’s UTAGE Taiko Live Show blends traditional Japanese instruments with a huge 180cm taiko drum, plus audience participation.
“Absolutely wonderful! The performers had such incredible energy and gave it everything they had even for only a crowd of a dozen people. Insane showmanship! Worth much more than the charge for the show!”
An Osaka modern samurai show with taiko drums, sword fights, Kabuki lion dance, and interactive audience moments, plus soda and photos.
“Wow! We’re from Las Vegas and this show is as good (if not better) than some of the shows there! From the moment the performers stepped into the stage until the final bow, they lit up the theater with music, dance, and theatrics that keRead more”
Osaka's indoor samurai show plus tea ceremony and calligraphy. Try instruments and practice sword moves in 2.5 hours for $44.92.
“Took a bit longer than we thought but was enjoyable. The service was excellent and the staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Great fun.”
Osaka Umeda Piccadilly: VIP dinner show with Italian or Japanese courses, live singers and DJ energy. Drinks and add-ons extra.
“great show , Uncomfortable chairs for long periods of sitting”
Osaka’s Piccadilly Premium turns dinner tasting into a high-energy VIP show, then flips into DJ nightlife with close-up acts and great food.
“Honestly, I was pretty impressed! The food was way better than I expected for a club — tasty, plenty of choices, and prices were super decent. The live music was a nice surprise too — some nights it's a chill band, other times a DJ really gRead more”
Osaka hogaku in 60 minutes: live shamisen, koto, wadaiko performance plus hands-on playing and photos for about $46.
“I was surprised to be able to hear such beautiful Japanese instruments being played up close. What's more, I had the rare experience of actually playing the instruments! I had a lot of fun by myself, and I'd like to go again with friends”
Dress in a kimono, drink matcha, try calligraphy, and watch samurai and music performances in Osaka for a hands-on 3-hour cultural stop.
“Unbelievable customer service and one of the best things to do in Osaka. Loved the kimono dressing and the tea ceremony and calligraphy was exceptional.”
