What to do and see in Osaka, Kinki: The Best Performances

April 10, 2022 Marissa Gamble

Home to nearly nine million and powering an economy that exceeds both Hong Kong's and Thailand's, Osaka packs quite a punch. The confident, stylish city is a shopping hub, with fabulous restaurants and nightlife. It's an ideal base for exploring the Kansai region; Kyoto's World Heritage Sites, Nara's temple and Koya-san's eerie graves are within 90 minutes by train. Top city attractions include the aquarium, Osaka Castle, Universal Studios Japan and the futuristic Floating Garden Observatory.
Restaurants in Osaka

1. Burlesque Osaka

1-3-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-Ku 4F Gurampare Ichibankan, Osaka 530-0002 Osaka Prefecture +81 6-6345-4567 [email protected] http://burlesque-osaka.com/
Excellent
91%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 11 reviews

Burlesque Osaka

2. Impossible Co. Theatre

2-16-13 Nishishinsaibashi ROR Comedy Club, Chuo, Osaka 542-0086 Osaka Prefecture +81 90-6707-2900 [email protected] https://theimpossibleco.com/
Excellent
97%
Good
3%
Satisfactory
0%
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 72 reviews

Impossible Co. Theatre

Impossible Co. Theatre is an award-winning, bilingual magic show held every Thursday in the heart of Osaka. What started as a small show named Magic Lab has now grown to be a weekly performance featuring some of the country's best sleight-of-hand artists.

Reviewed By 283grego

My partner and I were at the show last night and loved every second! This was especially impressive as we’d had a stressful journey trying to find the venue, through an oversight of our own. We had used the company’s head office as our location to find, rather than the ROR comedy club in Namba where the show is held. The guys were really helpful when we messaged and clarified the location for us, even sending us another message closer to the show time to check if we needed any further help. I really appreciated this and it highlighted what a class act these guys are. I won’t go into too much detail on the show, not wanting to spoil anything, but we were treated to brilliant coin and card magic right in front of us. Lots of interaction, jokes and you also get a drink token if you book in advance. If you love magic we would highly recommend, and if you don’t love magic you will after this show!

3. SAMURAI CAFE

2-2-2 Honjohigashi, Kita-Ku, Osaka 531-0074 Osaka Prefecture +81 6-6225-8930 [email protected] http://yatte.me/ja/stores/services/str_178242920901408cad5a38353dfa/
Excellent
97%
Good
3%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 30 reviews

SAMURAI CAFE

It has no story. Now you can experience the entertainment you’ve never seen. “Samurai Cafe” brought excitement and big laughter to the audience. The sword fights come almost 10 cm from the seats in the theater and Japanese style dancing makes sexy feelings. You’ll never find how much fun Samurai Cafe is until experience it. Most of the industry officials and producers described it as “There’s no word to express it.” No one knows how it goes, even audience or performers. You are the creator!

Reviewed By avoidthevirus

This was so much fun. Everyone in our family got to go on stage and be apart of the performance. The show was hilarious and I haven't laughed this hard in a while. It's a must-see attraction and our 5-year-old loved it.

4. Revue Japan

1-19-11 Higashi Shinsaibashi Unagidani Square Bldg. B1F, Chuo, Osaka 542-0083 Osaka Prefecture +81 6-6251-3091 http://revue-japan.com/
Excellent
85%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 13 reviews

Revue Japan

The beauty of Japan will be shown gorgeously by the opera group consisting of only women.Various contents such as Japanese dress,Japanese dance show,and powerful fight between a samurai and spider woman(Kumo-onna)are included in the program to show aorgeously.Acting by OSK NIPPON REVUE COMPANY, only women's company founding in 1922. There are sessions to get familiar with the Japanese culture, such as the dance trial experience and a photo shoot with the performance members. Curtain opens at 19:30 (approximately 45 minutes) on every Tuesday and Thursday, also the first and third Saturday of the month. Day-of-performance tickets available at the theatre. (Cannot be entered when at a full occupancy.)

5. Dorakutei

1-17-6 Sanno, Nishinari-ku, Osaka 557-0001 Osaka Prefecture +81 6-6365-8281 http://www.beicho.co.jp/rakugo/%E5%8B%95%E6%A5%BD%E4%BA%AD
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
0%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 8 reviews

Dorakutei

6. Pirates of the Dotombori

Dotombori, Minami-ku, Osaka 543-0021 Osaka Prefecture [email protected] http://www.piratesofthedotombori.com
Excellent
73%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 15 reviews

Pirates of the Dotombori

Established in 2005, The Pirates of the Dotombori are Osaka's #1 Bilingual Improv Comedy Group. There's no better way to experience the heart and soul of a city than laughing with the locals. So definitely make some time to check out one of their shows held around town at Osaka's most popular clubs and bars. Be sure to check their Facebook page for event info, special discounts and updates!

7. Nakanoshima Big Top

4 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0005 Osaka Prefecture
Excellent
67%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 12 reviews

Nakanoshima Big Top

8. Osaka Ninja Yashiki Suruga-ryu

1-6-14 B1f, Sennichimae, Chuo, Osaka 542-0074 Osaka Prefecture +81 6-6213-8868 [email protected]
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 6 reviews

Osaka Ninja Yashiki Suruga-ryu

9. Gotta

1-7-21 Chuza Kuidaore Bldg. B1F, Dotombori, Chuo, Osaka 542-0071 Osaka Prefecture +81 6-4256-2710 [email protected] http://gotta-osaka.com/
Excellent
65%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
5%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 20 reviews

Gotta

Reviewed By annies25633 - Auckland Central, New Zealand

Nice show, actors and actress are very energetic. Great variety of performances. Just wish the show was a little longer. Would visit again if I had the chance

10. Dotombori Kadoza

1-4-20, Dotombori, Chuo, Osaka 542-0071 Osaka Prefecture +81 6-6251-3092 http://www.shochikugeino.co.jp/kadoza/
Excellent
33%
Good
56%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 9 reviews

Dotombori Kadoza

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