Location: Osaka
Top Things to do in Osaka
Things to do in Osaka, Kinki: The Best Nightlife
Home to nearly nine million and powering an economy that exceeds both Hong Kong's and Thailand's, Osaka packs quite a punch. The confident, stylish city is a shopping hub, with fabulous restaurants and nightlife. It's an ideal base for exploring the Kansai region; Kyoto's World Heritage Sites, Nara's temple and Koya-san's eerie graves are within 90 minutes by train. Top city attractions include the aquarium, Osaka Castle, Universal Studios Japan and the futuristic Floating Garden Observatory.
Restaurants in Osaka
1. Kama Sutra Karaoke Bar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 74 reviews
A small, cozy karaoke bar in higashi-shinsaibashi. Experience the feeling of a traditional Japanese "snack" bar but with friendly foreign staff and English speaking Japanese staff! Also, at a fraction of the cost!!Come down by yourself or as a group, practice your English or Japanese!! You'll be sure to make new friends!5 min walk from subway Shinsaiashi stn. Exit 6.Head South on Shinsaibashi-suji, and turn left (East) on the 3rd block. (1 block after Krispy Kream). Head East on Hachiman-suji(八幡筋). Kama Sutra is between 4th and 5th blocks on the left side. right after "TURUYA Drug store" (5th floor of Osaka-ya Jumbo Bldg).No Charge, open everyday from 9-morning!!
Reviewed By KevinS895
This karaoke bar has been around for over a decade in Osaka and is a wonderful place to mix and mingle with both foreigners and local Japanese. You’ll meet every kind of person, all friendly and ready to sing and party probably till dawn!
2. Taste Osaka
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 462 reviews
Drink Osaka provides small group night walks in Osaka, Japan. Our experiences lead visitors through the backstreets of the Namba and Nippombashi areas of South Osaka, introducing guests to hidden bars and eateries, and giving people a unique and delicious glimpse into the nightlife of this amazing city.
3. ROR Comedy Club
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 245 reviews
EVERY TUESDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AT 9PM! ROR Comedy is Japan's only dedicated English-language stand up comedy club, and has consistently been rated Osaka's number one entertainment choice. Boasting an international line-up of award-winning comedians, ROR Comedy Club has been serving comedic slice of Japanese life to visitors and expats alike since 2011.
Reviewed By LucasF5228
Open mic night was amazing, the guys' acts were hilarious despite this night being somewhat of a testing ground for new jokes. At ¥500 a head this is more than worth it. Highly highly recommend for English speakers looking for an hour and a bit of great laughs in a wonderful environment.
4. Moon Tower
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 40 reviews
MoonTower One Coin Bar. We have everything for 500! If you want to blast off you can grab crazy big Inctergalactic cocktails at 1000 that will send you to the moon!We are in the heart of Osaka 1 block off of the Dotonbori river and near everything you want to see. We have DJs on the weekends and can be a good stop for your night on the town. Plan a fun night by also visiting our neighbors: Moonshine karaoke bar, and Bar Mustang to receive more free shots and for a fun time with a different vibe at each spot!
5. Pinpoint Traveler
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 222 reviews
Enjoy our popular Evening Food and Drink Tour in Osaka, or one of other authentic experiences in Osaka, Kyoto, Tokyo, or Nagoya. We focus on providing entertaining narratives provided by excellent (usually native) speakers of your chosen language (often with some darn good food thrown in for good measure). Take a tour with us, and see Japan up close in a way that makes you feel special.
6. Bar Nayuta
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 118 reviews
A cozy little shelter, "Bar Nayuta", is located at, just in front of America Mura (Shinsaibashi)'s most famous spot, Triangle Park (Sankaku Koen). Come and spend a night in Osaka with us. We're looking forward to drinking with you.
Reviewed By omajumder - New York, United States
I cannot begin to describe how amazing this bar is. I came here in January of 2019 and have thought about my experience at least every other day. The memory is a source of great comfort. If I had one reason to return to Osaka, it would be to have drinks here. I’ve been fascinated with the speakeasy concept for some time and have visited quite a few in New York and Long Island. The entrance to this speakeasy is unmarked except for a symbol in the elevator. When I first went with my wife, we couldn’t find the door until we had more time to reflect ????. The bar is beautifully designed and has a distinct gothic aesthetic. The lights are low, with most seats at the long bar with a few tables and chairs along the back. The first draw to this bar is the promise of custom cocktails, and it delivers. I was able to try 6-8 creations, some being classic or obscure cocktails with liquor more to my taste. All were different and offered a new experience. My bartender was extremely attentive to all the guests and is probably the best cocktail “shaker” I’ve seen. We made time in our full schedule to go back to the bar two times or three times. Our last time, our bartender had a shot of Fernet Branca with us to thank us for our patronage and gave me his business card which I still have today. If your main reason for visiting Japan is to make unforgettable cherished memories, you must make time for this. We did not even take photos at the bar in order to fully experience the moment. This bar does cater almost exclusively to foreigners meaning the staff speak English very well and are very accommodating. Most guests were well-behaved and the bartender was genuinely curious about other cultures or what tourists saw and ate that day. Some of the guests did become a bit rowdy, but nothing too bad. Regardless, this bar was the first of our trip that highlighted Japan’s exquisite bartenders and bar scene.
7. The Drunken Clam
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 211 reviews
Welcome to The Drunken Clam! We are an English karaoke bar in Osaka Japan which we provide free karaoke service to all our customers. Free entry charges and no seating charges.
Reviewed By 275dl
It was awesome drinking in a Family Guy themed bar. I can finally say I had a beer at the Drunken Clam. Everyone inside the bar was friendly, and it seemed like most of the customers knew each other. My friends and I really liked the atmosphere, good vibes all around. The whole bar lit up and sang classic songs together in both English and Japanese. Visitors don’t need to worry if they don’t understand Japanese because everyone spoke English. I recommend stopping by, it’s next to Dontomburi and the entire area is quite lively. I’ll definitely come back with some friends.
8. Magical Trip
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 439 reviews
MagicalTrip offers various "small-group" experience-based tours led by locals, such as bar-hopping featuring local drinking holes to food walking tours. We have local tours in major cities in Japan, Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima. Visit our official website for more detailed information on our local guides! Get insights into real local lifestyle!
9. WOW! JAPAN Experience+ (Osaka)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
We are a tour guide service specializing in inbound tourism in Japan. Our goal is to help present the ultimate local experience to tourists in Japan.
10. Ghost Ultra Lounge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 164 reviews
"GHOST ultra lounge"『 also known as RollsRoyce Ghost, which is the origin of our venue name 』, is a Nightclub located in Shinsaibashi, Osaka. Known for it's Luxurious and genuine stone floors, Cool interior, the latest as well as one of the largest LED lighting sets in Osaka and world-wide celebrity DJ performances, GHOST is the place to be. Here is supreme entertainment , a thrilling experience where you can dance your heart out and have the time of your lives.
