Ultimate Nightlife Guide: The City Comes Alive After 8PM
Planning your trip to Osaka? Many travelers visiting Japan find the streets surprisingly quiet after 8 PM – shopping arcades close, department stores shut down, and only convenience stores or fast food joints seem to be open.
But in Osaka, the real fun starts after dark! Don’t rush back to your hotel just yet! This guide will introduce you to Osaka’s nightlife and its exciting entertainment. We’ll be focusing on a popular nightlife spot, the impressive Immersive Popular Variety Act Show at Giraffe Japan in Dotonbori, and the upscale party pass (Chaval, “Eye”) in Shin and explore a side of Osaka you’ll want to enjoy!
Immersive Osaka Nightlife: Step into a Variety Act Show at Giraffe Japan
Giraffe Japan in late March, Giraffe Japan is the newest entertainment venue in Dotonbori, designed by none other than EBKEN (Kenichi Ebina) – winner of America’s Got Talent and globally recognized entertainer. This brand-new variety act show runs every night from 7 PM to 10 PM and showcases a rotation of acts for two months, skilled in dance, magic, acrobatics, and more. Enjoy captivating live music alongside signature cocktails and gourmet bites – an unforgettable entertainment experience in Osaka, Japan.
To celebrate the upcoming Osaka Expo 2025, Giraffe Japan is also offering limited-time discounted tickets. If you’re a fan of immersive entertainment, this is your golden opportunity.
📍Giraffe Japan
Address: 5F Nakaza Kuidaore Building, 1-7-21 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka
(Take the elevator to the 5th floor)
Phone: +81-6-6212-0000 (example)
Opening Hours:
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM XR Immersive Experience Theater
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Variety Act Show
Entry Fee: Special price – ¥1,500