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4-Stop Bar Crawl in Tenma: An Intro to Osaka's Best Bites & Sips
About this experience
Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professionally trained and carefully selected to ensure quality and authenticity. Experience Osaka's local nightlife like a true insider on this guided bar crawl through the vibrant Tenma district. Your local guide takes you to 4 distinct stops, exploring Japanese food culture across different eras—from samurai-era sushi and sake to pre-war kushikatsu and postwar classics like motsuyaki and gyoza. Enjoy 6+ paired drinks and enough local dishes to make a full meal, with no language barriers or hassle. ■Explore the vibrant backstreets and hidden izakayas across Osaka's Tenma district ■Visit 4 unique local bars and taste iconic dishes across different eras ■Enjoy 6+ drinks and enough authentic food to make up a full meal ■Small group tour (maximum 7 travelers) ensures personal attention from your guide
What to expect
Stop 1 · 30min
Stop 1 – Edo-era Osaka: senbero-style sushi paired with local sake
Stop 2 · 50min
Stop 2 – Prewar Osaka: crispy kushikatsu with beer (loving it here? You can stay longer and simply order more instead of moving on to a third stop)
Stop 3 · 50min
Stop 3 – Postwar Osaka: motsuyaki (grilled skewers) and gyoza with drinks
Stop 4 · 30min
Stop 4 – Modern Osaka: finish the night with a sweet Japanese dessert Tour ends
What’s included
- Postwar Food Culture: motsuyaki and gyoza, Osaka's postwar comfort food classics.
- 3.5 Hours With a MagicalTrip Certified Guide
- Samurai-Era Food Culture: senbero-style sushi and local sake at an old Tenma shop.
- Tour Photos: your guide will help take photos during the tour.
- 6+ Drinks, Era by Era: pairings recommended for each stop.
- Pre-War Food Culture: crispy kushikatsu, cold beer, and the no-double-dip rule.
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
4-Stop Bar Crawl in Tenma: An Intro to Osaka's Best Bites & Sips
Meeting & pickup
- Right in front of JR Temma Station The guide will be holding a red/orange sign saying "MagicalTrip"
End point
- Right in front of JR Temma Station The guide will be holding a red/orange sign saying "MagicalTrip"
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring some cash if you want additional drinks and food as most bars don't accept credit cards
- Out of respect for all guests and to ensure the best experience for everyone, the tour will start on time. You will not be able to join the tour, receive a refund, or reschedule if you arrive late and miss the group.
- The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
- Anyone aged 20 and over can join this tour.
- You do not need to cover the cost of the guide’s food and drinks.
- This tour may visit places where smoking is allowed. Please note that we might not be able to change the tour venues in this case.
- Vegetarian and vegan requests cannot be accommodated on this tour.
- Please note that we cannot guarantee allergy-free meals or accommodate dietary restrictions, as the food is prepared in kitchens not operated by MagicalTrip. Additionally, some stops may not allow substitutions; however, we will make every effort to offer alternatives at other locations throughout the tour.
- Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
- Since most Japanese restaurants are not fully equipped to offer vegetarian menus, vegetarian options on our tour are limited.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.