KYOTO
Kyoto’s most-loved days out.
The 7 most popular nightlife tours in Kyoto. What each one involves, how long it runs, what it costs, and who you book with.
A 3-hour Kyoto walking tour through Kawaramachi and Kiyamachi izakayas, led by an English guide. Great for food, sake, and local nightlife.
Most Popular“Great tour and guide, the cherry on top is that it finishes up at a very nice whiskey bar 😌”
Kyoto bar hopping at night: walk Pontocho backstreets with a certified guide, taste 3–4 drinks and 3–4 izakaya dishes in 3 hours.
“Great tour that covered 3 stops with plenty to drink and eat at some very hidden places. Our tour guide, Yaya, was a fun girl who spoke great English.”
Private Gion and Pontocho night walk with a local: lantern alleys, izakaya snacks, and shrine calm. Two drinks included.
“The guide assigned to us changed the timing of the tour 2 times in 2 days leading up to the tour. The first change was the day before the tour and the 2nd change was a few hours before the tour. We only have 4 days in Kyoto and have set all our activities prior…”
A 3.5-hour Kyoto night bar-hop through Pontocho, with 3-4 dishes and drinks at izakayas, led by an English guide.
“Very enjoyable! J was very helpful and informative. always wanted to give me more information and very courteous. I would recommend it to anyone who wants an experience like this.”
KITSUNE Kyoto is a late-night club with two themed floors, top DJs, and drink-included ticket options, plus special entry rules for visitors.
“Balada top”
3 hours of Kyoto izakaya hopping with English-speaking guide Hiro, great food and drinks, and an after-dark walk through Gion.
“We highly recommend the tour! Hiro is a wonderful guide, who explained us so many details we would never have explored. We saw many beautiful places and enjoyed the lovely athmosphere at night. We had many questions about Japanes everyday life and Hiro answered them all. He speaks english fluently and good german as well…”
Kyoto bar hopping in the WAKUWAKU area with guide Takeshi. Visit 3 local bars, learn ordering tips, and taste Japanese drinks.
“Great host who does know places we had never found ourselves. His english is very good and he is informative about everything you ask about.”
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