How much should I budget beyond the tour price?

After the two included welcome drinks, everything is pay as you go at regular local prices, with no set packages. Bring cash and order exactly what you want.

What kind of places do we visit?

Three or four izakayas and standing bars in Namba's backstreets, most of them tiny counter spots with a handful of seats. They are the kind of places a walk-in tourist rarely gets past the door of, which is exactly why the group stays small.

Do I need to speak Japanese?

No. Your guide translates the menus, recommends drinks based on your tastes, and bridges conversation with the owners and regulars.

Can I book at the last minute?

Yes, the operator welcomes same-day bookings, which makes this an easy plan for a free evening in Osaka.

Osaka

Osaka Bar Hopping in Namba: Real Izakayas at Local Prices

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2 hours

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Spend two hours hopping through Namba's backstreet izakayas with a local guide who knows the owners. Start with two welcome drinks on the house, then settle into tiny counter bars most visitors never get into, paying regular local prices as you go.