5 Bars and Nightclubs in Osaka to Make Every Night a Wonderful One!

Osaka is not the kind of place where everyone goes home after dark. Instead, it becomes more beautiful as the night goes on. There are many nightlife venues here, countless bars and nightclubs, and you can always find a suitable place to drink and dance. Shinsaibashi and Amerikamura are even more crowded with nightclubs. If you don't like one, you can find another one as soon as you leave. The charges for nightclubs and bars in Osaka are also relatively reasonable, and the service charge generally includes at least one free drink.



1. Club Circus in Amerikamura



Club Circus has probably the best techno and EDM in Osaka. This small but always packed club has a lot of famous and underground DJs. The music is loud and the beats are intense, making it a favorite for dance music fans and the most popular nightlife venue in Osaka. Club Circus has a wide variety of live performances, from hip-hop to old-school DJing. Sometimes there are also experimental and more artistic music performances.

Address: 542-0086 Osaka Prefecture, Osaka, Chuo, Nishishinsaibashi 1-8-16

2. Sam and Dave One near Shinsaibashi Souemoncho



Sam and Dave One has been around for over 20 years. Every night, it attracts people from all over the world, who all crowd the dance floor to dance. Sam and Dave One offers Latin dance lessons on theme nights, and you can hear a variety of music from hip-hop to trance. It attracts countless people who want to experience Osaka's nightlife. The music is different every night, and the bright lights make people feel like they are in another world. Don't worry about getting hungry after dancing, because the Western restaurant here provides large portions of food and will be served until late at night.

Address: 542-0083 Ōsaka-fu, Ōsaka-shi, Chūō-ku, Higashishinsaibashi, 2 Chome−2−7-20

3. GHOST Ultra Lounge in American Village



GHOST Ultra Lounge is named after a Rolls-Royce car model. The LED-lit dance floor and VIP lounge are designed to create a high-end rapper style. Hip-hop music is of course the core of GHOST Ultra Lounge. The staff of GHOST Ultra Lounge can speak English, and if you are a foreigner, you can enjoy discounts. It is very popular with Tourists in Osaka and foreigners living in Japan. The DJ style here focuses on hip-hop and rap, and some pop music elements are mixed in every Saturday night. GHOST Ultra Lounge is closed every Monday, so just avoid going there on Mondays.

Address: 542-0086, Osaka, Chuo-ku, Nishishinsaibashi 2 Chome-17, 2-17-3

4. Club Joule in American Village



Club Joule has three floors and can accommodate 800 people. It is one of the largest clubs in Osaka and the only club in Osaka with a balcony. Club Joule is the most worthwhile place to go in Osaka's nightlife because of its large scale and popularity. It is also a place frequented by international artists, and their live performances can often be seen on weekends. Even on weekdays, Club Joule is crowded with locals and tourists. After all, there is such a spacious dance floor, a separate lounge area, and a rooftop bar with a breeze. Who can not love it?

Address: 2-11-7 Nishi-Shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka

5. Giraffe Osaka, Dotonbori



Giraffe Osaka claims to be the most crowded club in Osaka, with 1,500 people partying here every weekend. Because there are so many people, Giraffe Osaka has opened two separate dance floors, each playing different music. It opens at 7pm every night and there is no service charge (except for special live performance nights). Whether you want to have a casual party or a hardcore gamer, Giraffe Osaka can satisfy you.

Address: 7-9 Souemonchō, Chūō-ku, Ōsaka-shi, Ōsaka-fu 542-0084