Arrive in Awaji, a lively area in Osaka’s Kita Ward that sits just north of Umeda and draws a loyal crowd of after-work locals. Meet your guide and set the tone for the night, walking into the first of three bars that anchor the route.

From the first stop, move through the area’s distinct pockets of nightlife on foot. Each venue has been selected from Tabelog and sits within the 3,000-yen-per-person range, so you shift from one atmosphere to the next without straying far.

Let your guide steer the group, handle any introductions, and keep the evening moving at a comfortable pace across all three stops over the course of three hours.

By the final bar, drink your way through three separate venues, each with its own character, and cover a walkable stretch of one of Osaka’s most authentic local drinking areas. Any additional food or drinks beyond the base plan are settled directly with each venue, so you control how much you spend as the night unfolds.