Neo-Japanese Show "OVAS" Osaka HighEnergy Night Show (English MC)
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Is Neo-Japanese Show "OVAS" Osaka HighEnergy Night Show (English MC) worth booking?
Neo-Japanese Show "OVAS" Osaka HighEnergy Night Show (English MC) is a 1.5-hour experience in Osaka, Japan, from $33 per person. It scores 74 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 44 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 74 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (44)
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- From
- $33 per person
Enjoy a uniquely Japanese variety show in the heart of Dotonbori. Five performers appear daily, delivering a dynamic 90-minute stage featuring magic, juggling, comedy, traditional instruments, and more. During the show,
What you get
About this experience
Enjoy a uniquely Japanese variety show in the heart of Dotonbori. Five performers appear daily, delivering a dynamic 90-minute stage featuring magic, juggling, comedy, traditional instruments, and more. During the show, you can join interactive activities, and after the performance, enjoy a photo session with the cast. With the VIP plan, you can relax in exclusive seating, and groups of two or more adults will receive complimentary champagne. Show Schedule 1st Show: 18:30–20:00 (Show starts at 18:45) – Family-friendly 2nd Show: 20:30–22:00 (Show starts at 20:45) – Ages 18+ only Experience unforgettable live entertainment and create special memories unique to Osaka. *2nd Show tickets include continued admission to the nightclub starting at 10:00 PM. *All-you-can-drink customers may enjoy the service until midnight. 【Venue Information】 Location: GIRAFFE Japan (Nakaza Kuidaore Building 5F) Address: 1-7-21 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka
What's included
Included
- Bottled water
Not included
- Meals
What you'll see and do
The one-of-a-kind night show produced and directed by Kenichi Ebina—known as Ebiken, the first Japanese winner of America's Got Talent and a performer active on the world stage—has arrived in Osaka's Dotonbori! 【Show Highlights】 〇Held in two parts! 1st Show: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (Doors open at 6:45 PM) ※Children welcome 2nd Show: 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM (Doors open at 8:45 PM) ※No entry under 18 〇Five diverse performing acts take the stage! A spectacular show featuring artists transcending genres—dance, magic, comedy, acrobatics, and more. 〇Vegan cuisine available for delivery! 〇Plenty of interactive content! Enjoy participatory activities between shows designed for audience engagement. 〇Relax in VIP seating (VIP Seat Plan only) Unwind in spacious VIP seats for a comfortable viewing experience. ※VIP Plan includes champagne service for groups of 2 or more adults!
Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Osaka
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Options you can book
Free drink (2025.Oct)
General Admission: High chairs & tables or standing room all you can drink
VIP Seat:18:30/Allyoucandrink
VIP Seat: ・Enjoy the show from our sofa seats. ・Champagne service for two or more adults Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes all you can drink
All-you-can-drink (20:30)
General Admission: High chairs & tables or standing room Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes all you can drink
One drink (20:30)
General Admission: High chairs & tables or standing room Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes 1 drink included
VIP Seat 20:30/Allyoucandrink
VIP Seat: ・Enjoy the show from our sofa seats. ・Champagne service for two or more adults Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes all you can drink
Limited Offer (one drink)
1 drink included Opening Special Price: Special price until the end of September 2025; guests under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Limited Offer(Free drink)
all you can drink Opening Special Price: Special price until the end of September 2025; guests under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
All-you-can-drink (18:30)
General Admission: High chairs & tables or standing room Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes all you can drink
One drink (2025.Oct)
General Admission: High chairs & tables or standing room 1 drink included
One drink (18:30)
General Admission: High chairs & tables or standing Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes 1 drink included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- JTB
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Part 2 is not open to guests under 18.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 41 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
41 verified traveler reviews for Neo-Japanese Show "OVAS" Osaka HighEnergy Night Show (English MC). Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Lame!
I've always heard about the great and crazy Japanese shows. Guess I picked the wrong one. This was lame!
Response from the operator: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We sincerely apologize that our show did not meet your expectations for a "great and crazy Japanese show," and we are sorry to hear that you found the experience disappointing. At OVAS, we constantly strive to offer an unforgettable Osaka Dotonbori nightlife experience. With our engaging English-Japanese bilingual MC, immersive stage performances, and a diverse lineup of talented performers that changes daily, our goal is to promise a brand new and exciting experience every time. We take your valuable comments seriously and will work hard to ensure our performances continue to evolve and captivate all of our guests. While your experience this time was not what you hoped for, we highly encourage you to share your honest thoughts and any moments from your night on social media so we can continue to learn and improve. When posting, please be sure to use the following hashtags: #OSAKAVARIETYACTSHOW #OVAS #Dotonbori #Entertainment #大阪エンタメ #giraffejapan We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back for a much better experience in the future.
via Tripadvisor
Great evening activity in Osaka!
The experience of the OVAS show was brilliant, the host of the show was really funny and engaged well with the audience and the artists/performers were really talented, they had everything from local skills to majestic singing! I would definitely recommend if looking for a unique and enjoyable evening out in Osaka
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had a brilliant experience and consider our show a great evening activity in Osaka! We are so glad that you found our host funny and engaging, and that you were impressed by the majestic singing and local skills of our talented performers. Your strong recommendation for anyone looking for a unique and enjoyable night out means the world to our entire team. At OVAS, we strive to offer an unforgettable Osaka Dotonbori nightlife experience. With our engaging English-Japanese bilingual MC, immersive stage performances, and a diverse lineup of talented performers that changes daily, we promise a brand new and exciting experience every time you visit. Since you had such a great time, we highly encourage you to share your thoughts and moments from your night with us on social media! When posting, please be sure to use the following hashtags: #OSAKAVARIETYACTSHOW #OVAS #Dotonbori #Entertainment #大阪エンタメ #giraffejapan We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back for another great night out on your next trip to Osaka.
via Tripadvisor
Definite must-see
Great atmosphere awesome show of so much talent you won't be disappointed.
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you consider our show a "definite must-see"! It is fantastic to know that you enjoyed the great atmosphere and the incredible talent of our performers, and we are so glad that we did not disappoint you. At OVAS, we strive to offer an unforgettable Osaka Dotonbori nightlife experience. With our engaging English-Japanese bilingual MC, immersive stage performances, and a diverse lineup of talented performers that changes daily, we promise a brand new and exciting experience every time you visit. Since you had such a great time, we highly encourage you to share your thoughts and moments from your night with us on social media! When posting, please be sure to use the following hashtags: #OSAKAVARIETYACTSHOW #OVAS #Dotonbori #Entertainment #大阪エンタメ #giraffejapan We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back for another great night out.
via Tripadvisor
Fun New Entertainment in Osaka
Fun experience with a lot of talent packed in to 90 minutes. If you have the time while in Osaka, check it out! All you can drink options are nice, too!
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a fun experience and enjoyed the incredible talent packed into our 90-minute show. It is also great to know that you appreciated our all-you-can-drink options! At OVAS, we strive to offer an unforgettable Osaka Dotonbori nightlife experience. With our engaging English-Japanese bilingual MC, immersive stage performances, and a diverse lineup of talented performers that changes daily, we promise a brand new and exciting experience every time you visit. Since you had such a great time, we highly encourage you to share your thoughts and moments from your night with us on social media! When posting, please be sure to use the following hashtags: #OSAKAVARIETYACTSHOW #OVAS #Dotonbori #Entertainment #大阪エンタメ #giraffejapan We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back for another fun night out.
via Tripadvisor
Night show in Dotombori - Osaka Japan
The VIP service was great. We had whole bottle of champagne in ice bucket and our glass was filled every time they run low. We also have unlimited popcorn as well. Show was run pretty quick with variety of acts: singing, acrobat, magician.... We had a great time.
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had a great time and highly enjoyed our VIP service! It is wonderful to know that the champagne, the unlimited popcorn, and the great variety of fast-paced acts—including singing, acrobatics, and magic—made your night special. At OVAS, we strive to offer an unforgettable Osaka Dotonbori nightlife experience. With our engaging English-Japanese bilingual MC, immersive stage performances, and a diverse lineup of talented performers that changes daily, we promise a brand new and exciting experience every time you visit. Since you had such a great time, we highly encourage you to share your thoughts and moments from your night with us on social media! When posting, please be sure to use the following hashtags: #OSAKAVARIETYACTSHOW #OVAS #Dotonbori #Entertainment #大阪エンタメ #giraffejapan We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back for another great night out.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $33 to $13000
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 15
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 74
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Neo-Japanese Show "OVAS" Osaka HighEnergy Night Show (English MC): questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Osaka.
How much does Neo-Japanese Show "OVAS" Osaka HighEnergy Night Show (English MC) cost?
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Prices start at $33 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Osaka usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Neo-Japanese Show "OVAS" Osaka HighEnergy Night Show (English MC) take?
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Plan for about 1.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Osaka is not rushed.
Is Neo-Japanese Show "OVAS" Osaka HighEnergy Night Show (English MC) worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 74 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 44 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Osaka, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Neo-Japanese Show "OVAS" Osaka HighEnergy Night Show (English MC)?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Neo-Japanese Show "OVAS" Osaka HighEnergy Night Show (English MC) suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Neo-Japanese Show "OVAS" Osaka HighEnergy Night Show (English MC)?
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Around 15 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Osaka can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Osaka and add a light layer if any part of the 1.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Neo-Japanese Show "OVAS" Osaka HighEnergy Night Show (English MC) start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Osaka within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Osaka?
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On Outty we rank every Osaka experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Hungry Osaka Street Food Tour:15 Tastings & 3 Drinks with a Local, Ultimate Osaka Walking Tour: Castle, Dotonbori, Gems & Lunch, Osaka Castle Walking Tour and Castle Tower Admission. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Osaka?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Osaka?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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