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Dotombori

Dotombori, Osaka

 14 Reviews  The energy level amps up one the neon lights turn on at Dotombori. A cross section of Japanese society and visitors converge in this popular area - to dine, drink, window shop, gawk and simply chill... 

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nightviews

nightviews, Osaka

 9 Reviews  I've never been out in Osaka as I prefer to go home and sleep... and if you go out in Osaka you have to spend the night there... no night trains to Kyoto. But everyone says there are plenty of great... 

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street entertainers

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Tins Hall: Live music and the best burger in Osaka!

Tins Hall: Live music and the best burger in Osaka!, Osaka

 mikegr Says:  Without doubt my favourite bar in Osaka. Unbelieveably friendly staff (Norri, Shingo, Mie and Masa are legends!) live music at least 2 nights a week and great... 

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Drunk Bears: A great selection of quality brews

Drunk Bears: A great selection of quality brews, Osaka

 Circle88 Says:  This little pub hidden away in Osaka`s Northern centre Umeda is a great escape. Lots of quality beer from around the globe(although recently the number has... 

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Hub: The new pub chain that is here to stay

Hub: The new pub chain that is here to stay, Osaka

 Circle88 Says:  Hubs have started popping up like mushrooms around Osaka. Anybody remember the old Pig and Wistle. Well that is no more but Hub has taken over the spot. There... 

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Doghouse Inn Pub: Tsuruhashi by night

Doghouse Inn Pub: Tsuruhashi by night, Osaka

 Circle88 Says:  If you want to get away from the norm but still have a great time this is the place to go. They offer a nice selection of local beer from microbreweries and... 

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Kitashinchi

Kitashinchi, Osaka

 Gili_S Says:  This area named Kitashinchi is one of the most popular areas for nightlife in Osaka. It has many restaurants, bars and cubs. It was anyway just between the... 

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Pub Donna Canna

Pub Donna Canna, Osaka

 Gili_S Says:  This was a small pub not far from our hotel where you sit around a big bar tables and blended with the locals. It was full with local people drinking beers,... 

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Shinsaibashi: Lights district

Shinsaibashi: Lights district, Osaka

 Atre Says:  Shinsaibashi is THE place to be seen, if you know what I mean. Its a great spot for checking out all the cool kids and their hairstyles and fashion, hah. Lots... 

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Shinsaibashi: Bar Hopping Tour

Shinsaibashi: Bar Hopping Tour, Osaka

 bretosaka Says:  As I promised before, I went on that guided bar tour in Osaka. It was awesome! I had been on a bar tour in Rome before, but I got more free stuff on this one -... 

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Cinquecento: Cozy martini bar

Cinquecento: Cozy martini bar, Osaka

 tenshiemi Says:  Cinquecento is a cozy martini bar where all the drinks and food are 500 yen. It's my friend's favorite bar in Osaka and he really gets around =) I've been there... 

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Amerika-mura: A great place to party

Amerika-mura: A great place to party, Osaka

 Cal79 Says:  This is the place to go to see where locals party. There are live houses (live music venues) such as "King Cobra" and various eating and drinking... 

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Osaka: Osaka nightlife?

Osaka: Osaka nightlife?, Osaka

 calblue Says:  Hello everybody,Just signed up on this service. I`ve been living in Tokyo for a couple of years and love it ,though it can be too hectic at times with all the... 

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Osaka Nightlife 101: Guided Bar Tour Osaka

Osaka Nightlife 101: Guided Bar Tour Osaka, Osaka

 bretosaka Says:  I've heard there's going to be a Guided Bar Tour of Osaka starting April 21st - I just moved to Osaka and I'm really excited about it. For about 30 US dollars... 

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Clubbing at Saza*e

Clubbing at Saza*e, Osaka

 yukisanto Says:  Saza*e (pronouced as sa za a) is one of the clubs in Osaka that is near the JR Osaka station. It has different theme nights - so the night we went was... 

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Bar Zerro: Bar Zerro

Bar Zerro: Bar Zerro, Osaka

 elPierro Says:  This bar has a mix of Japanese and Foreign visitors, making a good place if you want to meet some co-travellers or foreign workers in Osaka. The bar fills-up... 

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P.U.R.E: For a 'wasted' evening

P.U.R.E: For a 'wasted' evening, Osaka

 travie Says:  A night at P.U.R.E can be said to be a 'wasted' evening in two ways: One, pay the 3500 yen (2000-2500 for ladies) cover charge and you can drink all the alcohol... 

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Blow: Reggae Bar in America Mura

Blow: Reggae Bar in America Mura, Osaka

 mikegr Says:  Bar Blow is my favourite bar in the Namba area. Its a fairly small place with a relaxed atmosphere which so far seems to be undiscovered by tourists and foreign... 

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Dutch Bar: Go Dutch

Dutch Bar: Go Dutch, Osaka

 Hewer Says:  Dutch Bar is the `Cheers Bar` of Osaka.It`s more or less the same crowd every night, and if you go there as a newcomer, you`ll be given a warm welcome. Ask for... 

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FANDANGO

FANDANGO, Osaka

 kat_on_moray Says:  FANDANGOThis is a great live music venue located just north of Osaka city not far from Hankyu Juso station. If you want to experience a Japan not normally seen... 

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Tramps: Very happy hours

Tramps: Very happy hours, Osaka

 Rob&Giz Says:  A western style bar, where you also can have some bar food, watch sport on a big screen. In the weekend there is life music. 

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alcohol on the street.

alcohol on the street., Osaka

 millablake Says:  Although it is rude to eat on the street, it is legal to drink on the street. You can buy alcohol from some vending machines before 11pm. 

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Sam & Daves: A night Osaka styley

Sam & Daves: A night Osaka styley, Osaka

 hotmoth Says:  There are a few Sam & Daves in Osaka, the ones I have been to are in Umeda & Nanba. Popular with Japanese & foreigners the club plays good tunes & have had a... 

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Green Leaf cafe: Green Leaf cafe

Green Leaf cafe: Green Leaf cafe, Osaka

 GenkiMac Says:  Pool table, after hours dance floor, 2 floors!!, there was free tequila and good music when I was there! 

Top 3 Hotels in Osaka

Dotonbori Hotel Osaka

 7 Reviews and 88 Opinions  I've personally stayed in this hotel twice in my previous 2 trips to Osaka. Famous for their... 

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The Ritz-Carlton Osaka

 1 Review and 82 Opinions

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Hotel Hankyu International

 1 Review and 14 Opinions  US$190-500 SKY GARDEN WITH FANCY BAR 

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Q:  Hi, I will be travelling to Osaka in a few days and I would like to ask when will the rush hours be around? Thanks! 

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A: I don't live in Osaka, but rush hour should be the same as in every other major city. 7:30-9:00am and 5:30-7:00pm. If it is anything like Tokyo, the evening rush can... 

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