Osaka bar crawl through four eras in Tenma

You walk Tenma's backstreets with a guide who orders what locals actually eat and drink. Each stop matches a different era of Osaka's food culture, from Edo sushi to modern Japanese sweets.

You meet your guide near JR Temma Station and head into the narrow streets of Tenma, a neighborhood that feels more like old Osaka than the tourist hubs. The crawl moves through four distinct eras of the city's food and drink culture.

At the first stop, you try senbero-style sushi with local sake, a pairing that dates back to the Edo period. The second stop brings prewar Osaka with crispy kushikatsu and beer. At the third, postwar skewers and gyoza come with a glass of chuhai or another drink. The night ends with a modern Japanese dessert.

The pace is relaxed. If you are enjoying a stop, you can stay longer and order more instead of rushing to the next one. The guide keeps the conversation going and explains the history behind each dish and drink.