Category Nightlife

Kyoto · NIGHTLIFE

4 Nightlife Experiences in Kyoto, Picked and Priced

4 reviewed

Kyoto rewards booking ahead, and the 4 nightlife experiences here are why. Compare the prices, the durations and what makes each one different, then lock in the one that fits your days.

Kyoto: Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour

Kyoto: Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour - The first stretch: temples and hidden alley context (15 minutes)

1.Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 815 reviews · 3 hours · from $25Our pick

Kyoto izakaya bars walking tour from Kawaramachi to Kiyamachi. Small group, sake tasting, local-only spots, ends at a late-night bar.

“Really good food and drinks and an excellent atmosphere on the night out!”

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Kyoto Bar Hopping Night Tour

Kyoto Bar Hopping Night Tour - What You Actually Eat and Drink (and What “Enough for Dinner” Means)

2.Kyoto Bar Hopping Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 613 reviews · from $105Top rated

Walk Kyoto’s Pontocho backstreets with a certified guide, sampling 3 bars, drinks, and dishes. Small group, big local vibe.

“Had a wonderful time with our guide walking along some of the small streets in the Gion area. The bars weren’t touristy, which is a plus in my mind, and there were plenty of options of food and drinks to select from.”

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Kyoto Private Night Tour with a Local – Bars, Bites & Culture

Kyoto Private Night Tour with a Local – Bars, Bites & Culture - Getting from the start point to the night neighborhoods (without the stress)

3.Kyoto Private Night Tour with a Local – Bars, Bites & Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $150

A private Kyoto night walk through lantern-lit Gion and Pontocho, with two included drinks and a guide who tailors your stops.

“This was one of the best walking tours we've been on. Our host, Taiga, was absolutely brilliant - he took us through a number of hidden back streets and alleys of Gion that were off the tourist path, and was a wealth of information about the history of the area. We visited a local Shrine and Taiga told us about the difference between a shrine and a temple, and really personalised the information to our interests. He also took us to a local restaurant and bar where we samples some local dishes. He was great fun and we thoroughly enjoyed walking around Gion with him, learning about the history, culture…”

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Kyoto : Bar Hopping Tour in Pontocho Alley at Night

Kyoto : Bar Hopping Tour in Pontocho Alley at Night - Walking Pontocho’s red-lantern lane before you order

4.Bar Hopping Tour in Pontocho Alley at Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 3h 30m · from $120

Kyoto’s Pontocho at night: a small-group English bar-hopping tour with 3–4 izakaya stops, dinner-scale food, and drinks.

“The tour was great and Miku, our guide was lovely. She took us to unique spots and had everything reserved/pre-arranged. It was a good way to get to learn the area on our first night in Kyoto and it included a lot of drinks and food, definitely worth the money.”

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