"Snack" bar Experience Tour

For Hankyu Hanshin Department Stores

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Sonezaki
Snack Bar Experience Tour

A city where history and modern culture merge.

This experience tour allows you to interact with locals and easily enjoy snack bar culture.

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Sonezaki, Osaka: where history and modernity resonate.

This city, known as the setting for the Edo-period love story "Sonezaki Shinju," has captivated people's passions since ancient times and continues to do so today. Passing through the alleys watched over by "Ohatsu Tenjin," a sacred place for matchmaking, you'll find yourself at the entrance to a bustling nightlife. There's no better place to experience a deep Osaka night than in these traditional streets, where you can indulge in local flavors and excellent sake.

Sonezaki alley
Flow of the experience

STEP 1

Meet your guide

Meet your guide in front of the main entrance on the 1st floor of Hankyu Umeda Main Store. We'll tell you how to enjoy your evening.

STEP 2

Strolling through the city at night

Experience Osaka's nightlife culture by walking through its neon-lit alleys and streets.

STEP 3

Visiting a snack bar

Enjoy conversations with the mama and regulars at this carefully selected snack bar.

STEP 4

Karaoke & Socializing

Enjoy a lively and unified experience at karaoke.

Tour features

We only introduce carefully selected, reliable local shops, so even first-time visitors can feel at ease.

3 drinks and light snacks at each store

Experience games, quizzes, and even Japanese karaoke culture.

Examples of Snack Bars You May Visit

Casablanca

A hidden gem of a snack bar, with a retro vibe and Showa Modern style. The friendly mama welcomes you warmly into a space that feels like a scene from a movie.

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  • Grande Sonezaki Building Nishinokuchi 2F, 2-14-7 Sonezaki, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
  • 7:00PM – 0:00AM
  • Cash only

Pierrot

A lively snack bar run by a humorous, Kansai-style master, filled with laughter and singing. Enjoy a heartwarming atmosphere where you can't help but smile.

EnergeticFunWarmCozyCasual
  • Umeda Orange Building 5F, 2-10-31 Sonezaki, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
  • 8:00PM – 2:00AM
  • Cash only
Tour plans and prices

We offer small group tours and a private atmosphere.

1-Bar Experience Tour

1-Bar Experience Tour

1.5 to 2 hours

You will visit one carefully selected snack bar and enjoy a memorable time.

From ¥30,000 (tax included)

(For 2 or more people: From ¥28,000, tax included)

Scheduled Plan

  • Step.1 Meet in front of the main entrance on the 1st floor of Hankyu Umeda Main Store, Hankyu Department Store.
  • Step.2 Visit the snack bar.
  • Step.3 Depart from the snack bar.

*The one-house course concludes here.

2-Bar Experience Tour

2-Bar Experience Tour

2.5 hours

Visit two snack bars and experience the Osaka nightlife more deeply.

From ¥43,000 (tax included)

(For 2 or more people: From ¥41,000, tax included)

Scheduled Plan

  • Step.1 Meet in front of the main entrance on the 1st floor of Hankyu Department Store, Hankyu Umeda Main Store.
  • Step.2 Visit a snack bar.
  • Step.3 Depart from the snack bar.
  • Step.4 Visit a second snack bar.
  • Step.5 Tour ends.
  • The snack bars you visit will be selected by our tour team based on the tour schedule and availability. Please note that guests cannot choose specific venues. We hope you’ll also enjoy the surprise of discovering which local snack bars you’ll visit!

What's included

Three drinks per store (alcoholic or soft drinks)
Light snacks
English-speaking guide accompaniment
Game, Quiz, Karaoke Experience

Special arrangements/Optional services

For details, please contact us.

"Snack bars are warm places where people can connect with each other."

Customer Reviews

I was touched by the warmth of the back alley in Sonezaki. The owner and regulars welcomed me as if I were a long-lost friend.

— David, USA

I was able to experience the true "humanity" of Japan, something not found in guidebooks. The lively atmosphere of the snack bar will be a lifelong memory for me.

— Anna & Sophie, France

It’s a nostalgic town with a mysterious charm that makes you feel at ease. I'm really glad I participated, as I got to experience a deep night out unique to Sonezaki.

— Thomas & Emma, Germany

Meeting point

The basic meeting point is in front of the main entrance on the 1st floor of Hankyu Umeda Main Store, Hankyu Department Store.
*Please check your reservation confirmation.

Hankyu Department Store, Hankyu Umeda Main Store, 1F Main Entrance - Meeting Point Map
Cancellation Policy

1. If the entire group is late:

  • No contact/unannounced lateness: Considered a same-day cancellation, and the full tour fee will be charged.
  • If notified in advance: We will wait a maximum of 20 minutes (once only).
  • Lateness exceeding 20 minutes: An additional fee of 3,000 yen (tax included) per group will be charged.

2. Cancellations and Refunds:

  • Cancellation fees apply starting 3 days before the tour date.
  • Cancellations after the booking deadline are not eligible for a refund, regardless of the reason.

3. Changes due to Inclement Weather or Force Majeure:

  • In the event of unavoidable circumstances, we will respond flexibly, such as rescheduling or providing a full refund.
  • Our company will make the final decision regarding the feasibility of the tour and will notify you via email by 10:00 AM on the day of the tour.

Sonezaki Snack Bar Experience Tour

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*Cancellations and changes after your reservation is confirmed will be subject to our cancellation policy.
*On the day of the tour, please arrive at the meeting point 5 minutes prior to the scheduled time.
inquiry

Reservations and Inquiries

Mail:snacktour@makepr.pro

WhatsApp:+8170-1240-5821

Emergency contact *English available

Office:+81-3-6820-0210

Director:070-1240-5821 (Nana Sugimoto)

Experience Osaka at night like a local.

Experience Osaka at night like a local.

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