Osaka Nightlife Guide: TOP 20 Bars & Clubs
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- This is my Ultimate Osaka nightlife guide featuring the TOP 20 bars & nightclubs which I carefully selected including places such as ADAM (G2+), Captain Kangaroo, Sam & Dave, OWL, The Pink, Giraffe, Space Station and of course the epic Osaka Pub Crawl. Subscribe to my channel ► bit.ly/2aeuh9b for weekly videos!
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Osaka is a massive city, luckily the nightlife is concentrated in just a few districts to make partying and clubbing in Osaka a lot easier. The most common party districts are Umeda (east of Osaka Station), Amerikamura (the funky town) and Shinsaibashi (the best party district).
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Osaka has a ton of bars and nightclubs to chose from that's why spent quite some time in this city to bring the best places in town. If you do not have a lot of time, spend at least one weekend in Shinsaibashi for the ultimate Osaka party experience.
The best possible thing you can do is join the Osaka Pub Crawl on Friday night in Shinsaibashi which covers 3 bars and 1 epic nightclub twice per week. Including places such as DOMUS, LIFE and Sam & Dave. The Osaka Pub Crawl is a great way to make new friends in Osaka quick and learn everything about the latest spots in the city. The Osaka Pub Crawl is ONLY $24 USD for 4 hours of fun, you cannot go wrong!
After the Osaka Pub Crawl you can go your own way and head over to famous nightclubs in Shinsaibashi like Giraffe, ADAM (G2+) and The Pink. These nightclubs are the best places for an epic night out. Entrance can be a bit pricey, often 3500 yen ($33 USD) for men and 1500 yen ($13 USD) for women but these prices do include 1 or 2 drink tickets.
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The lesser known area to party in Osaka is Umeda East Steet which includes cool bars like Christon Cafe, Bar Midian (a cool hidden rock bar with great cocktails), the best nightclubs in the Umeda district are OWL Osaka (mostly visited by local Japanese) and Piccadilly, one of the biggest nightclubs in Osaka.
Great bars to start your Osaka nightlife adventure are Captain Kangaroo, a sports-bar located across Osaka Station, they offer happy hours, cheap drinks, snacks, darts and a cozy atmosphere.
Next is Space Station, a nerd friendly bar with games like StarFox and Turtles in Time. Space Station is a bar not to be missed.
Above all, do not leave Osaka without visiting the famous Dotonbori area. Dotonbori is loaded with incredible restaurants and street foods ranging from Takoyaki, Giant Japanese Oysters, Okonomiyaki, Kushikatsu and Osaka Ramen. Dotonbori is truly the heart of Osaka where you'll find the famous Glico running man sign.
In conclusion, the Osaka Nightlife is a underrated gem. The city offers so many great places to party but if you are new to Osaka, do not forget to join The Osaka Pub Crawl for just $24 USD and includes 4 hours of fun at the best places in town, you cannot go wrong!
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Why am I watching this in the middle of a pandemic...
I miss Osaka so much
I have a completely different experience of Osaka nightlife : karaoke, izakayas, underground pubs... There was not one single night where I went to bed before sunrise. Osaka was awesome, I made a lot of friends. People would just talk to me in the streets and ask me to join them for parties (I'm not talking about hosts). I will definitely come back. Loved the pubs in Americamura and the weirdness of Shinsekai.
Can u please recommend places , thinking of going this summer
Those places are much better imo. Yeah Osakans are very friendly. Much more open than the people in Tokyo.
@@brocki95xxx and did you pull? Is it easy or hard ?
@@TheGeektrick that only happened to her because she is a foreign Girl and also attractive.
lol your also a hot chick so yeah your experience is gonna be pretty different my dude
Osaka is definitely a 'crawl home at 5am' kind of place! Man what I would give to go back there!
same, Osaka is truly a super fun city. people are very welcoming and party hard
I don’t speak any Japanese, would I be at a super disadvantage going to this city? Any how are the girls?😂
My ex was from Osaka. I have fond memories from Japan. Wonderful country! Delicious food, great people!
damn this pandemic really makes me miss clubbing i dont even party lmao
i feel you man
I miss clubbing too! 😔
hard feel
Japan went to shit!
hahahahhaa
lol I enjoy watching this it's like i'm with Matt bar hopping and drinking.
I should start co-hosting the Osaka pub crawl after the pandemic. Would be fun!
Just got back from Osaka! Unlike any place I’ve ever been before. The nightlife doesn’t stop until 5am
Thanks for recommending this to me while we have Corona and sit home all day without the option to even travel to Japan
Love it man, can't wait to go out drinking with you again. Let me know when your next here!!
yes! let's grab a drink next month
When I lived in Osaka (between ‘03 and ‘06), I hung out in Shinsaibashi EVERY day after work and hit up Umeda at least once a week. Luckily, I spoke decent Japanese before I moved there. A lot of those clubs look familiar but the names are different. I definitely had the time of my life!
I lived there in 1995 and 2002, was the time of my life. I worked in nipponbashi and lived in abiko. i used to goto pig and whistle and became a regular. I heard it closed
Did you pull any birds around that time?
@@tomc7018 what was the night game back then like?
I want to go to Japan 🗾 so bad. Always been fascinated by their culture and great electronics!
You will have the best time ever. When are you planning on going?
@@Reformattare locals friendly to foreigners ? Or should I be a little worried ?
@@skillyyy9631 you'll be fine. If you are friendly, locals be friendly
i was a couple times in the osaka owl club
it is one of the most enjoyable clubs i've ever been
Oh man the good memories of Osaka nightlife
Do you know their status rn? 😥 I wanna go so bad
4:10
him: "Rooftop Bar ooooo"
her: "no no, Rooftap Bar uuuuu"
him: "uuuuu"
offcam: Proceeds with "oooooo" xD
😂😂😂😂😂😂
loved this video ! just what I was looking for
2:52 Yakuza kiwami vibe
Yup definitely saving up to go one day after seeing this!!
Osaka is heaven swear.
I agree, have you been there before?
No, Heaven is a soapland in Himeji.
I miss the days before this horrid pandemic. Looks like so much fun over there. Gorgeous ladies.
Everything is back to normal in Japan. Great reason to visit again
Aaah man one of your best vids. So much energy and tips. I've been in Osaka before and i loved it there. But i wish i had seen you video of osaka sooner. Because i missed out on a lot of places. There is always next time. Keep up the good work. More of Japan please HAHAHAHA. Kyoto or Nagoya. Dont know if there is nightlife there. But those 2 places are for my next visit. Gonna show this vid to my friends.
Thank you Marvin, I always try to out perform my previous video haha. You definitely gotta return to Japan, it is such a wonderful place. I am currently working on my final Japan episode 😊 and thank you for sharing this video with your friends, it means a lot to me!!!
Must say this is sime solid tips, great variation and it shows you yourself have a passion for a good nightlife. Appriciating hidden local institutions is especially nice to see. Great video mate you earned a new subscriber! :)
YESSSSS, been waiting so long for another upload!!
thanks again for watching another episode :)
Can’t wait for the pandemic to ease up there so I can go back! Brings back so many memories
10:34 when i was dead broke, man i couldn't picture this
Osaka has it all
@@Reformatt I despise you for replying to this the way you did.
rip biggie
Love Japan ❤ Never had a bad experience whilst being there 😊
Oh man!! I want to go to Osaka so bad!!! Love japan 🇯🇵!! Cool video lots of good info
thanks again for watching another episode, you guys rock! keep up the travels and youtube videos
,,another great upload...keep sharing your videos! Am your fan ;)
I will continue to do my best! thanks
Amazing night life,I imagine on weekends you leave the club at 7 am,go get some sleep,and do it all over again at night.that’s crazy.
That's exactly how you should do it
Best nightlife videos man! never stop doing them :)
I really enjoy making them, but they take so much time to perfect 😅
The latest nightlife guide video is out now
Awesome vid
thank you! what was your favorite scene in the video? also, are you planning on visiting Japan in 2021/2022?
@@Reformatt 2024 I’ll return! The whole video was cool, showing the hidden rooftop bars was super cool
More, please! More.
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two weeks ill be here, very informative thank you!!
Aren't the borders still closed?
@@Reformatt i live in Oki, domestic flights are fine
The boat tour was definitely my speed lol
Haha, next time I should document the boat tour
11:35 - in the UK we call this genre of music 'UK Hardcore', many a young man in this country would drink a liter of cider or two in the park while listening to this, hoping mum and dad didn't smell it on them as they got back before bedtime.
I‘ve never been clubbing or to japan but corona got me missing this.
Yea is one of the purposes of the virus scam, dehumanization
My man is living the best of his life.
Very very nice place amazing
i love it
I agree! Did you visit?
I'll be in Osaka this February. Really looking forward to this!
how was it ??
@@aioleonard6572 It was fun! I went to giraffe but the party there wasnt lit enough lol maybe bec i went there on a weekday
Where's the best place to meet milf's
It’s 2nd wave covid in India and I’m watching this to hype myself lol
Another winner , with a bit of Texas 😀😀😀
I legit have sooo much love for japan 😍😍😍 What a beautiful country
For me , the best bar in Osaka is the Rock Rock Music Bar at America Mura . See you there !
Daymn, this was so well put together!
thank you so much, it means a lot to me
You should really try to make a video about your backstory - how you started going to japan and celebrating there :3
This is why you dont take your life for granted
life is short, enjoy it
Osaka:
The most underrated city on Earth!
A jewel only for those who got eyes 🎏✨🇯🇵
100% buddy!
What makes it so underrated?
Lack of curiosity + flat travel attitude by most of the people.
Yea! I honestly preferred Osaka over Tokyo!
Now I know my next clubbing destination :D
Marvellous! So secure and fun.
Osaka Rocks!!
Amazing production brother
Wow enjoy
Enjoy too! Cover visit Osaka
Pre Covid when everyone was care free and had fun.
Everyone is back! Time to cook your flights
Yo I just wanna say your videos have inspired so much thirst for exploration on my first trip out to Japan, especially in the nightlife area which I want to see so much of. I'll actually be hitting up the pub crawls in Osaka and Tokyo on your recommendation even and am super stoked at meeting the other travelers you have inspired!
Thanks!! You will have an amazing time! Don't forget the mario kart experience and my 7-day Tokyo pocket itinerary 🙂
love it thankyou will deffs visit these places when going to japan
Awesome. Did you end up going to Japan yet?
bro nice content thanks so much that's exactly what i looking for
Great job on this video
Thanks buddy 😊
@@Reformatt when things open up I would love to show you the night life in Beijing. I have lived there for 9 years.
@@FoodXBert I will take you up on that offer
@@Reformatt also for Shanghai and Chengdu I know where to go. I really can't wait for this pandemic to be finished.
These nightclubs are so ahead of us. I wish my local clubs had Lockers and Beer Vending machines.
i never been to any club or pub now i wana visit some after watching these. am just a otaku person introvert, hope i get socialize well.
same here bro 😪
@@pakosadam hahahah we are man of the different culture 😅🤓😎😎 B+ve
My first trip to japan 2017 , never thought i could have so much fun , had my first experince of alcohol mist there , need to go back soon
Yes. I am happy you had a good time. Are you planning a trip back soon?
It seems like the ORIENTAL PEOPLE ARE ABOUT HAVING ALOT FUNNNNNNN!thanks for Sharing!!!
I love the the Umeda area or the underground bars in "Amemura". Very small and cosy. I anyway love Osaka. For me this is the best City I have ever been. If you love Metal, don't miss the "Rock Bar Star".
Good vid, also, songs please, they are great!
$23 for men, $9 for women. Women really living in recruit difficulty XD
What does that has to do with women's struggle worldwide, don't be stupid Clubs wants more women to attract more men that's why it can be 9 USD for women
In India it's free for women n 50$ for men
@@darkDay9211 because in some countries like japan, usa, german women are more free, but in some countries like india, arabia they are not free (i mean they are under social pressure)
The more women the bar has the more men it will have it’s simple maths
@@iicii77 and what has that got to do with club pricing?
I learned alot from this
What a experience
NightClub Pewdiepie looks like he is having fun
Would be great to hangout with Felix for some drinks some day
Hello! Did you happen to find any clubs/bars that played city pop music? If so what were they called?
Good question! No, I don't know any yet. But I will find out. Did you end up finding any?
Nice job, well presented and edited.
great production, new subscriber !
Thank you so much for subscribing! It means a lot 🙂
i love japan so much
OMG I see that video now and it starts with my favorite theme bar, Midian!!! So glad to see Fuki-san getting the recognition he deserves! ^_^
Me and my homie are headeto osaka in late October. Are there any places to catch a punk rock, Grunge or metal concert?
try to join facebook groups for Osaka nightlife, they will tell you where to find those events
im glad 2am is considered early to japans night life here in sd everything is closed by then
Yeah, there's no law saying they have to close, so they just go until everyone's too drunk or tired. They can do that because the alcohol limit for driving is 0.0% with heavy penalties and the public transportation system is god-tier
Good job 👍
Japan chicks are 🔥🔥
@Azo Zyten yes i speak from experience 😍
We hope so.
you are absolutely right speaking from experience too
@Rob Cottingham bruh believe me you will never experience something tight as theirs
@Rob_in Japan this ain't thailand
Will be in Kyoto..Osaka and Tokyo in Apr 24..maybe you can mention which nightlife places are gaijin friendly..my understanding is many places are strictly no foreigner policies
lol, where did you read that? That isn't true
@@Reformatt I have read many reviews of bars and nightclubs in Tokyo..Kyoto and Osaka that state specifically no foreigners allowed..they claim it is because staff do not speak English and it makes it more comfortable for everyone..from Reddit to Wikipedia to Quora to Tripadvisor along with UA-cam videos etc etc..there are many sources that will state that be prepared because many bars and clubs etc in Japan do not allow foreigners..you can even do a google search and find many images on this type of behaviour..much like we all know many Onsen do not allow people with tattoos..be they local or foreigners
It is not as extreme as those comments make it out to be. Join the Osaka pub crawl first to make local friends and branch out from there, you will meet many people that will take you to places that are Foreigner friendly. I've been to Osaka many many times, never had any issues.
@@Reformatt I have thought about trying those pub crawls but unfortunately from what I have seen they involve eating seafood or pork which I can not eat..though I have written Owl bar into my itinerary now thanks to your video.
Eating food is only on the Backstreet Osaka Tour, there is no food involved on the regular Osaka pub crawl.
Second, Owl is very Japanese, knowing some Japanese would be helpful here since not a lot of people speak English here. I suggest Sam-and-Dave or Piccadilly instead.
I have been to osaka many times I didn't know about some of these places. Will hit them up my next visit the first place he mentioned. Was the first place I was introduced to in Osaka
Man I wish I travelled to Japan before the pandemic.
Why don't you travel again now? Everything is back to normal
@@Reformatt Currently broke and in school. The plan is to save up and work for a year and maybe I’ll get to go summer of 2025.
@cookiesarelikecream that is a great goal. With enough dedication you will be able to accomplish it.
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Fantastic stuff top tips ☺ ♥ 🇯🇵
Great video. It looks as though Roof top bar OO has closed?
Sadly that closed yes. I will make an update video soon
How is even possible that I did not have anyone that guides me to visit Osaka in 2019? Now, current pandemic stuff I'm regretting 4 real :( Anyway, thanks for this video, I dunno why UA-cam recommended this to me, but was cool.
Nihong aitai😘
I guess so
Brotha what kind of pizza is that 2:03🤣
Shinsaibashi is it👍🏽
Yes! Shinsaibashi is great! Did you end up visiting Osaka? How was it?
yes i had like nr 100
Thanks for this video, i now know where to go when i am in Osaka/Japan next may
Why does this video not have more views??
Good video, good to know what's jumping in japan.😁😁😁😁
Bar Midian is the perfect choice for a Metal lover like me
I need that Unlucky Morpheus T-shirt that the metal bartender was wearing
That bartender was awesome
Awesome video and vibe! Thanks!
7:46 grey dress would definitely be getting pipped that night lmao
Most of these places are permanently closed (?) at least on google maps
Many are still open. I will update the blog article with the latest revisions
No "Cheval" Club??
Travelled for 15years several time a year in Japan to finally living here since 5years ago.
One thing I can tell: Osaka Nightlife is just the best !
My daily club routine usually was: go to a mc d’s for some dinner, giraffe for some warm up shots, go to a club called ammona, and if you’re still not feeling satisfied for the night: go to a club called G2.
Ah the good old days😂
Yes that sounds like a good combo
You guys go to PURE when it was around? The hip hop club? Nomihodai turned to "homie no die" around 3AM every time
If you never went to G2, you don't know Osaka, that's the truth. The best club. I also miss the good old day partying there...
3:39 Did they film the film GANTZ here?
Yes. I believe do
Is the night life still similar to this video with post covid, global inflation?
Correct. Some clubs changed names but most are still in business
omg i loved this video!!! 😍😍😍 also pls someone tell me the first two background music he used 😭😭😭 i rellay want to know em 🥺
where can i find the airbnb links ?
Check out the website