Kyoto Nightlife Tour: Izakayas and Bars Experience

Discover Kyoto’s nightlife on a guided tour of bars and izakayas. Savor traditional foods, drinks, and local culture in Kiyamachi and Pontocho.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kiyamachi Street - Kiyamachi Street is a popular dining and drinking district in Kyoto, known for its charming and atmospheric izakayas (Japanese-style pubs). These cozy establishments offer a wide range of delicious Japanese cuisine, including favorites like yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) and a selection of premium sake.
    During our tour, we’ll…
What's Included
  • Visits to approximately three izakayas (Japanese-style pubs) or bars
  • 3 hour tour with a local guide
What's Not Included
  • Food expenses (approximately 5,000 yen per person for a total of three places.)
  • Beverage expenses (approximately 3,000 yen per person for a total of three places.)
  • Participants are responsible for the guide’s drink charge (one drink per venue).
Additional Information

• This walking tour explores local izakayas and bars in Kyoto.
• Enjoy a wide range of delicious traditional Japanese cuisine with ease.
• The tour includes visits to approximately three venues, spending about 60 minutes at each, savoring their signature dishes and beverages.
• Local venues are selected for their accessibility, thanks to the small group…

Location
600-8011
The meeting point is Shijo Kiyamachi. A guide holding a sign that says "Otatrip Guide" will be waiting between McDonald's and the Japanese restaurant Kikunoi Roan, located a little south along Kiyamachi Street. Since this is a group tour, please ensure not to be late.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Cody_m
Jul 4, 2024
A Fantastic Introduction to the Kyoto Food Scene - Shumpei was knowledgeable, friendly, and enthusiastic about Kyoto's food scene. I strongly recommend one of his tours to help familiarize yourself with what Kyoto has to offer!
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Adriana_b
Jun 26, 2024
amazing!!!!! - so far this expirience has been the highlight of our trip to japan. the guide took us to a number of bars and restaurants which were all impeccable and not too pricey at all! we had some of the best drinks we’ve had in japan! our guide made great conversation in fact we couldn’t stop talking til 30 minutes past the tour end time! i would recommend this to any couple or group of friends just looking to have a fun time in kyoto!
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Trek26222656267
May 30, 2024
It was a special night in Kyoto! - It was a wonderful time! The guide told us about a hidden restaurant that I would never have found on my own, where we enjoyed many different types of sake and delicious Japanese food. It was my first time booking a guided tour, so it was a new experience for me, but thanks to our guide who knows Kyoto so well, I was able to spend a fulfilling evening. If you want to have a special stay in Kyoto that goes beyond just the tourist spots and famous shops, I highly recommend booking this guided tour.
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Susann_h
May 28, 2024
I had a great time. We... - I had a great time. We visited 3 different places and all of them had its own charme :) thanks for the night!
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Suis2024
May 20, 2024
A great time with Shumpei and friends - We had a wonderful time on the bar hopping tour with Shumpei. He was a fantastic host. If you ever come to Kyoto, please consider booking with him; he is friendly and lively. We visited three different bars, and it was interesting trying new foods and drinking sake. Highly recommend!
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Indi_c
May 18, 2024
Great nightlife tour - There are not many bar tours at all in Kyoto who take tourists around town to explore the nightlife. As a solo traveler specially I highly recommend booking this tour. Shumpei was a great guide and he is a local. The restaurants had great food and drinks.
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