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Osaka's Izakaya Alleys

Osaka's Izakaya Alleys

大阪の居酒屋横丁

Osaka · Kansai

Osaka's Izakaya Alleys are the after-work drinking backstreets of Dojima and Kitashinchi in Kita ward — the north of the city, not the Namba nightlife the name might suggest. The lanes fill from about 5:30 PM and wind down by 11:00 PM, so this is an evening stop only. Ōebashi and Watanabebashi are the nearest stations, a few minutes on foot.

Why it's hidden

Many tourists stick to popular attractions and miss these local dining gems.

Best season
Year-round
Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
4.6· 95 reviews
Opening hours
Mon–Wed 5:30 – 11:00 PM Thu Closed Fri–Sun 5:30 – 11:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Nearest station
Ōebashi Station · 7 min walk

Today

5:30–23:00Fri closed

Stored weekly hours

Mon–Wed 5:30 – 11:00 PM Thu Closed Fri–Sun 5:30 – 11:00 PM

How to get there

From Shin-Osaka Station · ~10 min by car

Tags

street foodfoodculture

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