The 8 Best Sake and Izakaya Nights in Osaka

1.Osaka: Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 385 reviews · 3 hours · from $19Our pick

Spend three hours walking from Dotonbori to Uranamba with an English-speaking local guide such as Taiga, Seina, Kosuke, or Naoko. Visit small izakayas and bars, try sake and local drinks, meet a group of about 5 to 10 people, and learn how Osaka’s nightlife works. Food and drinks cost extra.

“Had a wonderfull time touring the local Izakayas sampling some metcha oishi food and sake. Seina our guide for the tour was kind, informative and made the night a truely fun time. Thanks for the impromptu karaoke session to finish off the night! Okini!”

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2.Osaka Street Food Tour for Family

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 208 reviews · from $66Top rated

Spend three hours with a private guide such as Ben, Bao, Mizuki, or Taro, exploring Shinsekai and Namba by foot. You’ll visit local eateries, try takoyaki and kushikatsu, enjoy one drink, and use your guide’s English translations to order beyond the tourist menu.

“Ben was amazing! We definitely visited places we would never have seen or experienced on our own. One of a kind.”

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3.Osaka Sake Tasting with Takoyaki Cooking

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

Meet Momo, a sake sommelier and former brewer, at MOMO to SAKE near Osaka Namba. You will cook takoyaki with fillings such as octopus, wagyu beef, cheese, kimchi, and corn, then compare seasonal sake with expert guidance. The small group is capped at six and runs for two hours.

“Momo was excellent. We were made to feel very welcome from the moment we arrived. The Sake tasting was informative and delicious. We learnt so much from this evening. Our takoyaki was such a fun thing to make and was extremely tasty. We would totally recommend this class to any newcomer to Japan. So enjoyable. Would give it 6 🌟 if possible.”

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4.Osaka Sake Tasting & Takoyaki Cooking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · from $72

Join Momoko, a certified sake sommelier, in a small Osaka kitchen near Dotonbori. You’ll learn how sake is made, taste seasonal varieties, and cook takoyaki from scratch with options such as octopus, Wagyu, and cheese. Afternoon and evening sessions are available.

“Momoko shared her passion for Japanese sake and takoyaki with us in a wonderfully creative way! Cooking takoyaki was a great hands-on experience and her choose your own adventure approach towards trying different sake makes sure you have the best time possible! I would recommend this to all individuals regardless of your previous sake knowledge as you're likely to learn something new or just have fun connecting about a shared passion.”

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5.Osaka Cooking Class and Sake Tasting with Local Supermarket Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $92

Start at FamilyMart near Minamimorimachi Station with a local guide such as Yuka or Mari, shop for ingredients, then make niku-sui, okonomiyaki, and gyoza. The four-hour class is hands-on, beginner-friendly, limited to seven people, and finishes with sake, beer, or soft drinks.

“Mari was so great explaining what to shop for when making the different recipes. It was a hands on experience for everyone and the food turned out delicious!! We enjoyed the saki tasting too! It was fun and memorable experience!!”

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6.Osaka: Cooking Class & Sake Tasting with Local Market Visit

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

Join an English-speaking guide such as Chie, Eri, or Akko for a supermarket visit and hands-on cooking class near Minami Morimachi. Prepare niku-sui, okonomiyaki, and gyoza, enjoy three canned drinks, and take home recipes for easy cooking.

“Our instructor was Chie & she was amazing. She was so fun & friendly. She made it such an enjoyable experience for my friend group. A bonus was all the history she taught us about Japans different areas. The food was delicious! We really enjoyed going to the market prior to starting the class. You can tell that Chie really loves what she does and really enjoys teaching people. Would absolutely recommend her to anyone!!! Just book this experience!”

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7.3.5h Osaka Night guided Local Bar Hopping, Sake & Karaoke

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 3h 30m · from $40

Join Ryoko or another BITE ME OSAKA guide for 3.5 hours around Namba. You will share izakaya dishes, sample several sakes, learn temple customs at Hozenji, and finish at a local karaoke snack bar with all-you-can-drink beverages. Expect a small group of up to 10.

“Our last night in Osaka with guide was amazing! Thank you so much! I liked your lovely gift too.”

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

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

Join an English-speaking guide such as Koda, Haru, or Minori for a two-hour walk through Namba’s bars and izakayas. You will visit three drinking spots, try sake, beer, whisky, highballs, cocktails, and local snacks, and finish near Dotonbori. Drinks and food cost extra.

“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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