Music & Nightlife

Your guide to the best clubs, live music, gigs, concerts and festivals in Osaka

Bars and pubs

10 of the best standing bars in Osaka

Where to drink on your feet and get a feel for the city’s distinctive bar culture

Music

7 of the best indie and underground music venues in Osaka

Support the local scene at the city’s finest independent gig spots and music clubs

Bars and pubs

4 of the best cocktail bars in Osaka

From hidden speakeasies to sleek lounges, these Osaka bars serve craft cocktails in truly one-of-a-kind atmospheres

Bars and pubs

6 best bars in Amerikamura

From karaoke dive bars to bespoke cocktail dens, this lively district is packed with nightlife venues for every taste

Music

8 of the best record stores in Osaka

Find out where to dig for quality tunes with our picks of Osaka’s top record dealers

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Bars and clubs

Music

Joule

Having originally occupied a building next to Sankaku Koen (Triangle Park) in Shinsaibashi’s Amerika-mura, this enduringly popular club moved to its...

Bars and pubs

Bible Club Osaka

Sister bar to the Bible Club in Portland, Oregon, this Osaka outpost will transport you back to the pre-Prohibition era of 19th-century America. The attention...

Nightlife

Ghost

Ghost is the go-to place in Osaka for those who love hip-hop and R&B. As soon as you step inside, you’ll be captivated by the design, which...

Bars and pubs

Bar Nayuta

Tucked away in a nondescript building in Amerikamura near Triangle Park, Bar Nayuta takes a bit of effort to locate – but it’s worth it. Look for...

Bars and pubs

Shinka

A five-minute walk from Tanimachi 6-chome Station takes you to this unique bar at the end of a narrow alley. Shinka was built to resemble a submarine, complete...