Nightlife in Osaka

Like Tokyo, nightlife in Osaka is very popular. The Kita (North) area that surrounds JR Umeda Station is a nice hang out during the night time. Kita draws a slightly more adult crowd, including lots of businesspeople. The Minami (South) area, located between the Shin-Sai-bashi and Namba districts which include part of Chuo-ku (Central Ward) is mainly famous among kids. There are plenty of good restaurants and drinking spots for more seasoned bon viands.

However, nightlife in Osaka is incomplete without the mention of Osaka's main hang out place, Amerika Mura, in the southern part of Chuo-ku. The place is replete with innumerable bars and clubs. The south area of Osaka that comprises of the famous Nanba and America Miura is the real center of the nightlife in Osaka.

Nightclubs in Osaka

The popular nightclubs in Osaka hosts the Tokyo based Cyber trance events and the hip Hop/Reggae. Most of the other clubs are also located in the southern part of Osaka. If you are not looking for a particular artist, the southern part of Osaka should be the main area to have fun and enjoy the nightlife in Osaka. Some popular nightclubs at Osaka are:

- Club Joule -In the heart of the youth scene
- Freeza -A Cosmopolitan Nightspot
- Gross -Trendy club with trendy drinks
- Ozone -Urban DJ bar
- Underlounge -Chic, spacious, affordable clubbing

Bars and Pubs at Osaka

The biggest selection of martinis and tasty food is what the nightlife in Osaka offers. The bars and pubs at Osaka are an ideal stopover for those who want to down a few drinks before moving into nightclubs. Nightlife in Osaka can be enjoyed at the bars that include:

- Cinquecento -Martini bar
- Gross -Trendy club with trendy drinks
- The Nest Saloon -Live blues bar

Live Music at Osaka

Some of the world’s best artists from a wide variety of musical genres play at some bars in Osaka. The popular places where you can enjoy live music at Osaka include:

- Blue Note Osaka -the best blues bar in Osaka
- Blue Note Osaka -Best jazz in town
- Club Quattro, Shinsaibashi -High-energy live house
- Club Rockets -Famous Namba live house
- Fandango -Probably Osaka's best live house
- The Nest Saloon -Live blues bar