After dark the action shifts to Pontocho and Kiyamachi, two parallel strips of izakaya, yakitori counters and bars a few steps from the river. Book an evening food tour for your first night and you’ll know where to go back on your own for the rest of the trip.
Discover the hidden gems of Kyoto's Pontocho district on our unforgettable evening food tour. Indulge in authentic cuisine and immerse yourself in the city's vibrant nightlife.
Most Popular★ 4.8“Mai was a terrific and knowledgeable guide. W enjoyed all the food samples and finished feeling stuffed!”
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31 reviews3 hoursFrom $173by Arigato Travel KK
Discover the delectable delights of Kyoto on our casual evening Pontocho food tour. Experience the city's culinary treasures like never before!
★ 5.0“"Our experience on the Pontocho Food Tour with Noboru was absolutely fantastic. It was one of the best food tours I have ever been on. Noboru started the tour with a wonderful tour around Gion, which set the perfect stage for our culinaRead more”
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29 reviewsFrom $221.00by Arigato Japan KK
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“My friends and I had a wonderful night with Yumi and 2 other lovely people. The meet up was easy and uncomplicated. The locations were pretty. Food and drinks were amazing too. Yumi is the best guide you can wish for. We had so much…”
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6 reviewsFrom $40.99
Explore Kyoto's vibrant Kiyamachi nightlife with this small-group night food tour, tasting local delicacies, exploring historic alleys, and enjoying expert insights.
★ 5.0“My guide was amazing! It ended up being a private tour. But the second location was a bar where everyone was smoking. Impossible to taste the food and I left smelling like an ash tray. I would highly reconsider this location in the future.”
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5 reviewsFrom $101.64by Sparrow Travel
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
Walk Kyoto’s Pontocho at night, taste local food, and hear about geisha, Shinto, and Buddhist traditions on a three-hour small-group tour.
★ 4.3“guide was really fun. choice of restaurant was a cigarette smoke filled hole in the wall where it was impossible to taste anything but cigarette. tell the guide to choose a different restaurant next time”
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3 reviewsFrom $161.29