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"Unknown OSAKA Experiences" are experiences you can try for the first time in places you've never been before. This time, we'll be introducing how to enjoy Osaka's nightlife. We took British-born Ben out to Shinsaibashi, Osaka's most famous entertainment district, to show him some recommended night spots that are fun after 10pm.
The Shinsaibashi area, with its many attractions in each area, including Shinsaibashisuji, lined with high-end brands and department stores, and Americamura, a hotbed of youth fashion, is one of the most popular destinations for tourists visiting Osaka.
This time, we'll be introducing the nightlife in the Shinsaibashi area, which starts at 10pm and will satisfy your intellectual curiosity. With nightclubs, bars, a popular sauna facility, and authentic sushi that you can enjoy until the morning, Shinsaibashi's nightlife is completely different from its daytime atmosphere, and you can enjoy it to your heart's content without worrying about the time until the morning.
Guide
Originally from the UK, Benjy moved to Japan in 2023. He loves travel, technology, and anime, and is currently exploring all that Japan has to offer. He shares his daily adventures on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube (@BenjyWest).
Enjoy shisha at a global bar where travelers gather
Higashi-Shinsaibashi is one of Osaka's most popular entertainment districts, and is lined with many leisure buildings. Many bars, snack bars, lounges, and other establishments are open until late at night, so it's a great place to stop by and enjoy a drink before heading out to a nightclub.
This time we visited "cafe & bar Tabibito no Ie" in the "New Grand Building" in Higashi-Shinsaibashi. We chose a whiskey from the drinks from around the world lined up on the counter and toasted with the owner, Churin!
As the name "Traveler's House" suggests, this bar is famous for attracting travel enthusiasts. The owner has traveled to 75 countries around the world, and often shares travel stories with guests from overseas. Many of the customers on this day were also travel enthusiasts, and Ben and he had a great time talking about the UK.
The owner is also famous as a shisha player. BEN also became interested in shisha, and tried it for the first time in his life. After taking a puff, an unprecedented flavor spread in his mouth and he became hooked.
One of the charms of small bars is that it's easy to strike up conversations with fellow customers. BEN also received many recommendations for recommended spots in Osaka from the customers around him.
Drinking in such a deep building is a cool experience. I'd love to visit some of the Osaka spots recommended by customers! The owner is a great talker, so I had a relaxed and enjoyable time, which made me forget it was my first time there.
In addition to these, we would like to introduce two other special bars in Shinsaibashi that you cannot miss.
Magic Bar Que Sera Sera
A magic bar where you can enjoy watching professional magicians perform magic right before your eyes while drinking in a chic and relaxed atmosphere. You can play all day long! Another great thing is that the table charge (1,000 yen) is waived with the「Osaka e-pass PREMIUM」The Perfect Pass in Osaka. *One drink is required separately.
The Drunken Clam
Karaoke bars, where you can enjoy karaoke while sipping on drinks, are extremely popular with foreigners living in Japan. The Drunken Clam is popular with tourists from overseas, and it's a great place to enjoy international exchange while singing hit songs at your heart's content.
Enjoy high-quality music at a luxurious nightclub!
The biggest attraction of the Shinsaibashi area is the density of various types of nightclubs. After enjoying some drinks at the bar, we headed to CLUB Ammona, a luxurious nightclub located in the heart of Higashi-Shinsaibashi.
A DJ is playing on the stage. The floor is lit up with purple lights, creating an extraordinary atmosphere, and the music gets your heart dancing.
Order your drinks at the bar counter. We have a wide selection of shot drinks and cocktails to liven up your event.
BEN was in high spirits as his favorite dance music was playing. By the way, admission to "CLUB Ammona" is completely free with the Osaka e-pass PREMIUM, The Perfect Pass in Osaka.
Fridays, Saturdays, and holidays: 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
I'd never been to a Japanese club before, but it was so much fun! Music is universal and gets you pumped! The welcoming atmosphere for foreigners was also appealing!
Nightclub GALA RESORT OSAKA
Located just a short walk from Dotonbori, this large nightclub offers a wide range of music genres for everyone from music-loving clubbers to those looking to relax and enjoy music, with five floors offering different ways to enjoy the music.
GHOST OSAKA
This club, which focuses on hip-hop, is popular with a wide range of music lovers. The entrance is the first in the Kansai region to feature 3D projection mapping, and the luxurious floor, made entirely of natural stone, is also noteworthy.
After having fun, refresh yourself in the sauna!
After thoroughly enjoying the nightclub, we headed to Osaka Sauna DESSE, an urban sauna facility located in Shinsaibashisuji Shopping Arcade, a three-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station, to soothe our fatigue.
It is open almost 24 hours a day and has eight different types of saunas with different themes, such as river, garden, tea house, etc. You can enter the bath empty-handed, and on this day we rented sauna hats and towels.
You can also enjoy a self-loyly using sauna stones. The luxurious sauna time you can only get in a private room will relax your mind and body.
After cooling down your heated body in the cold bath, you can take a rest in the zero gravity chair. It's so comfortable that you might even fall asleep, and you'll feel completely at ease.
I can enjoy a sauna with a Japanese garden-like atmosphere in the heart of the downtown area! My fatigue has been relieved and my body feels lighter. I think I'll be able to sleep soundly tonight!
Open until 5am! The last stop on the night tour is Sakae Sushi, where you can enjoy authentic sushi made right in front of you by a chef.
To conclude the night tour, we visited Sakae Sushi Mittera ten, which has an impressive red noren curtain. This popular restaurant operates three branches in the heart of Osaka's downtown area, with the concept of "good, cheap, cheerful, and friendly."
The charm of this restaurant is that the chef makes the sushi for you over the counter. Even though the restaurant was full even late at night, BEN was excited to see the chef making the sushi at a steady pace as soon as the order was placed!
"All the ingredients are fresh and delicious. It's great to come here after a fun day like today, but next time I'd like to come with friends for dinner," says a very pleased BEN.
To order, you write down the sushi you want on a piece of paper. Each sushi topping is assigned a number or letter, making it easy for foreigners to order.
By the way, although reservations are not possible, Sakae Sushi Mittera ten also has a Tamayacho store across the street, so if it's full you can check it out.
It's always crowded from opening until closing, but many people just eat a quick meal and go home, so even if there was a line, we were able to get in pretty quickly. The ingredients are fresh and delicious! They're open until 5am and the prices are reasonable, so it's no wonder they're such a popular restaurant!
There are plenty of other great restaurants in the Shinsaibashi area. Here are two great places to eat late at night!
Takotaco King Suomachi Main Branch
This popular takoyaki bar is bustling with locals and tourists alike until late at night. In addition to the large, individually-sized takoyaki balls, they also have a wide variety of teppanyaki dishes such as okonomiyaki and yakiudon. They also have a full alcohol menu, so it's recommended as a final stop or as a second stop.
Menya Shosuke
This ramen shop opened in July 2024. Its specialty is a special soy sauce ramen with a chicken and seafood soup base. Two types of pork fillets, wontons, and fried enoki mushrooms add a nice touch.
Shinsaibashi Sun Bowl
This long-established bowling alley is located in the heart of Americamura. It has a total of 46 lanes spread across three floors, and there are bar counters on each floor where you can enjoy bowling while enjoying a drink.
Simulation Golf 1981
A luxurious simulation golf club bar for adults to enjoy. The latest equipment has been installed, allowing you to enjoy authentic golfing 24 hours a day. With the Osaka「Osaka e-pass PREMIUM」The Perfect Pass in Osaka, the booth usage fee, which normally costs 6,000 yen for 2 hours, is free. *One drink is required separately, limited to one time per group.
From bars to clubs to saunas, enjoy the nightlife in Shinsaibashi, where you can enjoy all kinds of entertainment!
That concludes the Shinsaibashi Night Tour guided by BEN. Of course, there are plenty of other attractive spots besides those introduced this time.
If you're stuck for places to go, we recommend asking someone you meet at a bar, "Do you know any good places?" This is Osaka, the city of loyalty and kindness. A local resident will surely be happy to give you some advice. So, enjoy Osaka's vibrant and fun nightlife to the fullest!
*This article was migrated from “Shittonka Osaka.” The information provided is current as of March 2025 and may differ from current conditions. Please check the official websites of each store or facility for the latest operating hours and details.
Photo：Yuji Takatsu
Edit：Yuji Takatsu
Direction：NINGEN Editorial Department（NINGEN Inc.）
