Kyoto’s best small bars hide up narrow stairwells in Kiyamachi and Pontocho, often with six seats and no English sign outside. That’s the case for a guide: they get you through doors you’d walk past, and they know which places add a seating charge.
Discover the hidden gems of Kyoto's nightlife with our exclusive bar crawl in Gion & Kawaramachi. Uncover the secrets of this vibrant city after dark.
Most Popular★ 5.0“Great way to experience a small part of Kyoto nightlife, as well as make friends with other travelers. We tried some authentic Japanese food at an izakaya and tried a variety of sakes and other drinks. Our tour guide Mia was knowledgeable and enthusiastic and…”
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378 reviewsFrom $28.52by Travel Japan Together
Follow a local guide through Kawaramachi izakayas, a sake bar, and Kiyamachi nightlife on this three-hour Kyoto crawl.
★ 5.0“Shiyou was an amazing tour guide! She answered all of our questions and was very knowledgeable about all the places we were going. We were in a group of 4 and had an amazing time!”
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235 reviewsFrom $37.89
Experience Kyoto’s lively nightlife with a guided bar hopping tour through Pontocho Alley, sampling sake, tempura, and hidden local bars for an authentic evening.
★ 4.8“The tour, Hide, was the defining feature of the night. Warm, confident and knowledgeable, easy to speak with Hide genuinely made the night enjoyable with his conversation and engaging manner. Each stop was interesting and each venue visited had amazing food and good drink, each…”
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18 reviews3.5 hoursFrom $120by MagicalTrip
Explore Pontocho and Gion after dark with a local guide, three Kyoto bar stops, regional dishes and sake. Food and drinks cost extra.
★ 5.0“Josh was fantastic!!!! we had an unbelievable time learning so much about Kyoto's rich history!”
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6 reviewsFrom $40.99
Discover Kyoto’s night food scene on an intimate izakaya tour through Pontocho, exploring hidden gems, seasonal dishes, and local sake with expert guides.
★ 4.0“I went on this food tour by myself and it was a wonderful experience. The guides were friendly and warm from the start. I enjoyed Kyoto-like food at a local restaurant that I couldn't find on my own. I also enjoyed talking to the locals.…”
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3 reviewsFrom $173.52by Japan Amazing Tour