Pontocho is one of Kyoto’s five geisha districts, and it barely stirs before evening. Night tours on this lane are really eating and drinking tours, ducking into izakaya and tiny bars along the lane, so skip dinner beforehand.
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“Our guide was very knowledgeable and super personalble. He made the entire tour a great experience. The food was also phenomenal!”
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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“We really enjoyed this tour with Cole. He took us to a variety of locations with really great food. The tour was very informative about the local culture and taught us a lot while having a really great time. Highly recommend this tour!”
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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“Yukari was such a fun guide! We had an excellent group hopping from bar to bar, the bites were great, and the company even better. Everyone should do this tour!”
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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
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“Hugo was a great guide, great knowledge and provided an entertaining evening. the food was delicious and plenty. the first restaurant was amazing and provided great sake. thank you so much for a great night”
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3 reviewsFrom $161.29