11 Drinking Tours in Osaka, Compared

1.Osaka Bar Hopping Night Walking Tour in Namba (3 bars, 6 tastes)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 958 reviews · from $98Our pick

Osaka Namba bar hopping with a local guide. 3 izakaya stops, 6 tastes, plus Hozen-ji sights. Small group, 3 hours.

“The first Restaurant the service was Deplorable! The second was good as with the Sake. The third Bar we went to did not have Sake so I ordered a glass of White wine...around 1.5 oz poor. I refused it and told the Bartender poor me a glass of wine or throw it away...he threw it down the drain and I left!”

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2.Namba Pub Bar Crawl with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 424 reviews · 3h 30m · from $30

Walk Namba with a local guide for izakaya bites, sake and whisky tastings, and Osaka nightlife orientation for $30 plus cash.

“great tour, visited some great bars and had an amazing time”

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3.Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 385 reviews · 3 hours · from $19Best value

Osaka izakaya bars guided walking tour in 3 hours with an English guide, sake and local beers in Dotombori and Uranamba.

“Had a great time! Kosuke was a fantastic guide, i learned so much and had the best time!”

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4.Guided Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 331 reviews · 5 hours · from $23

A 5-hour Osaka guided pub crawl with free shots, drink discounts, games, and a late nightclub finish, plus photos and possible after-parties.

“Excellent night with Rob and Hugo. The first bar was not great and the staff could have been friendlier than they were but Rob and Hugo managed to get round this by getting the party games going. The next two bars and the nightclub were great fun and both Rob and Hugo ensured that everyone in the group mixed and that everyone had a great night. This was a brilliant introduction to Osaka although we paid for it a little the next day !”

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5.Osaka Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 293 reviews · from $23

Shinsaibashi bar hop with welcome shots, about 20% drink discounts, and a club finish, guided by locals in Osaka at night.

“This pub crawl was absolutely epic! Met so many cool people from all over, the drinks were flowing, and the atmosphere was buzzing. We hopped between some awesome spots, each with its own unique vibe. Definitely a highlight of my trip, Read more”

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6.Osaka Sake Tasting with Takoyaki Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

Osaka Namba sake tasting with a former brewer, then cook your own takoyaki. Small group, English, many sake styles in 2 hours.

“Momo, this was one of the best experiences we had during our trip to Japan, thank you so much. A wonderful experience in a friendly atmosphere, Momo's knowledge of sake was very high, and the cooking together was unforgettable. I definitely recommend it to everyone. A fantastic experience. Dorota”

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7.Bar-Hopping Night Tour in Namba

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 117 reviews · 3 hours · from $112

Join a small-group Osaka night tour in Namba, eating izakaya snacks near Hozenji, Dotonbori, and Ura-Namba.

“Loved it! Host was fun and friendly. Have fantastic recommendations and had very ‘local’ experience.”

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8.Cooking Class & Sake Tasting with Local Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 31 reviews · 4 hours · from $90

Osaka cooking class: shop a local market, cook niku-sui, okonomiyaki, gyoza, and taste sake in 4 hours, with recipes and photos.

“It was super good. Such a cool experience. ERI was super friendly and helpful.”

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9.Osaka Bar Hopping | Explore Hidden Bars & Izakayas in Namba

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 18 reviews · 2 hours · from $19

Two-hour Namba bar hopping with an English guide. Taste izakayas, Japanese whisky, and classic small plates in a small group.

“What an unforgettable evening! ✨ We had the most fantastic time exploring hidden izakayas tucked away in little alleys — each one filled with incredible food, atmosphere, and the warmest people. We tried dishes we’d never have known to order ourselves (and loved every one of them!), along with some seriously good sake and cocktails. Koda was the absolute star of the show — an amazing host from start to finish (and even after! 😂). So knowledgeable, welcoming, and fun — it felt like exploring with a local friend who knew all the best spots. Couldn’t recommend this experience more highly! 🌸🍶💫”

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10.Same Day OK! Osaka: Local Food, Izakaya & Local Bites Tour!

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 17 reviews · 3 hours · from $26

Small-group Osaka izakaya and street-food crawl in Namba, guided by friendly locals. Expect takoyaki, local bars, and flexible ordering.

“Our tour guide was lovely, thoughtful and knowledgeable and took us to some very local izakayas out of touristy areas which was great. It was a little strange that our tour guide did not order any food - as we were the only ones on the tour, we happily shared our food with her but it was a little awkward”

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11.Okonomiyaki Cooking Class with Beer or Soft Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 1 hour · from $51

Osaka okonomiyaki class in 1 hour for small groups. Customize from 10 variations and eat with beer or soft drink.

“Taking this cooking class in Osaka was one of the highlights of our trip. The dishe themselve was delicious ( WE LOVE OKONOMIYAKI) but what made the experience unforgettable was our instructor. She wasn’t just showing recipes step by step – she really cared about making sure everyone understood, felt comfortable, and enjoyed the process. Her warmth and energy made the whole group feel at home, even though we had just met. By the end, it felt less like a class and more like cooking together with a friend who happens to be incredibly skilled.”

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