Ura Namba - backstreet shops, bars and restaurants

Dotonbori at night

Nansan street in Den Den Town - entrance to Ura Namba

Cat cafe in Nipponbashi

Doguyasuji Line of specialty stores for cooking tools Knives from Sakai are particilarly popular among tourists.

Japanese knives - Sakai in Osaka is historically known as renown blacksmith shops and their traditional/cooking knives are widely used by the professionals as well as at home

Kitchen store for pros

Shinsekai

Takoyaki Osaka's soul food! You can choose Make Your Own Takoyaki experience

Sake bar

Sushi, not on the belt

VIP Karaoke Restaurant

Osaka Namba & Backstreet Evening Tour

Name: Osaka Namba & Backstreet Evening Tour
Brand: TripleLights
Price: 101.20 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (67 reviews)

by Seiko

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3:30h $ 101

Highlights

Kuromon Market (Optional & has to start the tour by 4:00pm)
Doguyasuji
Nipponbashi
Dotonbori
Shinsekai & Tsutenkaku (Optional & need an extra hour)
Ura Namba (backstreets with many standing bars and small restaurants) for dinner and/or drink

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101.20 USD

People	People
1 ~ 2 people	101.20 USD
3 ~ 5 people	119.60 USD

FREE cancelation 30 days prior

Extras (optional)

Hotel pick-up in other areas of Osaka.

$ 9.20

Hotel pick-up in the central Kyoto area or out of the JR Loop line in ....

$ 13.80

Extra hour.

$ 27.60

Overview

Backstreets in Namba offer lots of great little shops, restaurants and bars for the locals.
I will take you to the area and ask you choose 2-3 spots and restaurants to visit.
You'll start the tour from Nipponbashi (Osaka's sub-cultural mecca) or Doguyasuji (kitchen equipment street including potteries and knives) and end the tour in Dotonbori. Kuromon Market is optional.

What to Expect

Before ending the tour on the famous Dotonbori street, you can enjoy your own preferred way of digging into Namba by visiting places such as:
- Small local diners/bars that you can go hopping;
- Local sushi bar that serves sushi from the chef
- Doguyasuji street, a shopping arcade dedicated to providing cooking tools and equipment both for homes and professional chefs including Japanese knives, plastic foods, tacoyaki grills and more;
- Kuromon Market for food stands and local specialties; and
- Nipponbashi sub-culture area for gadget shopping at DenDen town, visiting a cat-cafe, maid-cafe, game and anime shops, etc.; and/or Karaoke bar/restaurant that you can enjoy food and singing in a private space.
- Shinsekai if you want to see the retro atmosphere of Osaka from the Showa-era. Tsutenkaku tower is illuminated at night with other 3D signs which gives you a chance to take a perfect Osaka shot.

I will make sure to maximize your precious and limited time in Namba without having communication and/or wandering problems, and even more, you will enjoy interacting with Osaka locals who are known as so much fun to chat/drink with!

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Highlights

Kuromon Market (Optional & has to start the tour by 4:00pm)
Doguyasuji
Nipponbashi
Dotonbori
Shinsekai & Tsutenkaku (Optional & need an extra hour)
Ura Namba (backstreets with many standing bars and small restaurants) for dinner and/or drink

Important

Calendar will be updated for the next few weeks.

*Please contact me first for availability and note below before booking:
1. My schedule on Triplelights site is open for the next 3 month only.
2. Please read through my profile including "Important Notes" at the end before booking.

***Excursions ***
I can guide you in Okayama (including Naoshima and Kurashiki), Hiroshima (Onomichi, Shimanami islands cycling, Miyajima, etc.) and Shikoku (Iya valley etc.) if you pay for my transportation.
The above areas can be visited from Osaka/Kyoto in one or two days.

1. The tour is 3.5-4 hours depending on where we go. You can choose a few spots and one or two places to eat and drink that can be covered within 3.5- 4 hours.
2. If you'd like to visit Doguyasuji and/or Kuromon market, I recommend starting by 16:30 as most shops there close around 18:00.
3. The cost of food and drink for you and guide is not included in your guide fee. (ex. glass of beer: 300-600 yen, small dish: 300-500 yen, main dish: 500-1,000 yen, takoyaki: 500-700 yen, etc.) Please understand this is not a typical sightseeing tour, rather focus on eating and drinking at a local place in Osaka, frequently referred to as the country's kitchen, which is why the tour rate is set low
4. Please have enough cash to pay at a small restaurant/bar which normally takes cash only.
5. Namba has a variety of restaurants/bars from high-end sushi bars to very reasonable stand-up bars, so I will choose one as per your budget and what kind of food you'd like to eat. It will be helpful if you can tell me your preference in advance.
6. Please note that most small restaurants/bars are not smoke-free especially during dinner/bar time in Japan. read more

What‘s included

guide fee for 3.5- 4 hours, hotel pick-up in Namba and Umeda area

What‘s not included

transportation fee for you and guide (to/from your hotel in Osaka area to/from Namba station. About a few hundred yen one way), dinner for you and guide, entrance fee if any

Depart From

Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe

Meeting Point

Information Center Namba (near Takashimaya/Nankai Namba station) or at your hotel in Osaka

Ending Point

Wherever in Namba

Duration

3:30 hours

Starting time

16:00 PM ( recommended ) Flexible

Number of people

up to 5 people Flexible

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring my children?

Yes, but you can't go into bars and please note that most restaurants are not smoke-free.

Can I make changes after I book?

Yes! If you need to make changes such as removing or adding someone to your booking or changing the date or time of your tour, contact us by phone or email

Starting and ending points of the tour.

After you secure your booking, the starting and ending points of your tour can be customized to your convenience (ex.: your hotel, nearby stations, etc.). Don't worry, we will take care of you! Some tours may have an extra fee for this service, make sure to check the tour page.

What happens after I book a tour?

After booking a tour, the guide will accept (or decline) your booking within 24 hours. Then you will be noticed by email from Triplelights.

Is the price per person or per group?

The price is charged per group. Which means that you make a one-time payment for your entire group and the price will not change if it is less or more people.

Can I add more people to my booking?

Some guides accept extra people (more than the specified number) for an extra charge. Please check for the extras on the tour or booking page, or contact your guide directly to clarify.

Will there be other tourists in my tour?

No. Your tour is private, only for you and your family or friends, there will be no other group of tourists together in your tour.

Can the guide pickup me at the airport?

Yes, but there will be additional charge for that and it is not by car. The guide will go pick you up using public transportations. For further details, please contact your guide directly.

I'm travelling alone. Can I book this tour?

Yes, you can and you may be able to get a discount if you are traveling alone. Price depends on which guide you choose.

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel in the first 14 day(s) before the meeting date ,there is a 100% charge.
If you cancel between 15 and 29 day(s) in advance of the meeting date ,there is a 50% charge.
If you cancel at least 30 day(s) in advance of the meeting date, there is a 100% refund.

Reviews ( 67 )

Taeok ( Family ) United States

Taeok United States ( Family )

Excellent

6 days ago

“ Just like a caring aunt ”

We took a one day Osaka city tour with Seiko. Our group consisted of 7 people from 3 generations-rather big and diverse group. My husband and I were worried if the grandparents who are in their early 80’s would be able to keep up with the tour. We were also worried if the kids will follow with the tour without getting bored or tired too soon. As we feared, the grandparents had to take a long break in the middle of our first destination, and then even longer break for lunch. But Seiko accommodated to the grandparents’ needs with so much care and kindness that we felt like she was our real aunt! The grandparents eventually returned to the hotel after lunch, and the tour continued with the remaining 5 people. Since we took such long breaks, we were behind the schedule by a lot, but Seiko gu... read more

Evonne ( Couple ) Singapore

Evonne Singapore ( Couple )

Excellent

We did a deep dive into three hot spots in Kyoto and also had a marvelous 'local' lunch with Seiko. She was knowledgeable, friendly, cool, thoughtful ... we not only learned a lot, but we also truly enjoyed her company as she is quite an interesting an accomplished person. I would definitely do another tour with Seiko. It really made our stay in Kyoto special and set us up for touring solo. She also went out of her way to explain the subway/ transit system and she even offered us many ideas for itineraries on the upcoming days. Thank you Seiko! #BestTourGuideInKyoto.

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