Kyoto Night Tour: Personalized Local Experience

Experience the enchanting Kyoto after dark with a personalized night tour. Explore historic Gion and old Pontocho, discover hidden shrines, and enjoy local cuisine with your like-minded host.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kyoto - Experience the enchanting allure of Kyoto after dark with a local guide on a private, fully customized walking tour. The evening will be designed to match your interests and pace. Here are some potential stops, with the flexibility to adjust as you explore:
  • Gion - Wander through Kyoto’s historic entertainment district at night. Your…
What's Included
  • 4 hours with a host
  • Private walking experience
  • Two drinks (local beer or non-alcoholic beverage)
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
What's Not Included
  • Additional food, drinks, and tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Experience Kyoto after dark in a truly distinctive way. This is not a conventional sightseeing tour—it’s a private, tailored adventure crafted just for you, led by an enthusiastic local who knows Kyoto intimately.
Stroll through lantern-lit streets, discover hidden bars and cozy izakayas, and listen to local tales and legends that bring the city to life…

Location
Matsumoto Kiyoshi Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
This is a great central point to meet your host if your hotel is not listed.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Tricia_g
Jul 12, 2025
Amazing experience seeing... - Amazing experience seeing the Gion area in the evening, would highly recommend doing this one on one experience
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Mhtravelover
Jun 29, 2025
Miki is amazing! Her tour of Kyoto was our most favorite during our time in Japan - Our tour with MIKI was AMAZING. She is a true local with a deep knowledge and love for Kyoto. Her communication leading up to our tour was great and so thoughtful - she really wanted to know our wish list and checked in via WhatsApp, as well as during our actual tour on what she recommended next and always asked "does it sound good?" She planned the most stunning tour for us, she knew all of the secret spots - every single moment was breathtaking. Look at the photos! She also knew a secret for bypassing what had to be an hour long line of a special Sakura show - we could not believe our luck and of course, all credit to Miki! Miki is so friendly with a wonderful energy that she made the mostly walking tour SO fun for us! She helped us make memories for our family forever. We are recommending Miki to all of our friends who are now planning their trip for Sakura Season 2025. Plan now, because she will book up fast!
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Rebecca_c
Apr 5, 2025
Great time! - One of our favorite activities! Oulan was extremely knowledgeable, and we enjoyed exploring the Gion district with him. He was eager to answer all of our questions, and is an excellent photographer to boot. Highly recommend spending your time with Oulan!
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Neha_d
Mar 24, 2025
Highly recommend - This was a highlight! And Goku was the best tour guide. We got to take a train, experience off the beaten path areas, had a local meal, and saw a different part of Kyoto. So much fun and Goku answered all our questions. Very patient with our big party
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Brian_k
Dec 5, 2024
Great hidden gem - Andy was a wonderful guide. He had already laid out the best places to see for our night tour of Gion. The night tour gave us a different look of Kyoto, and was interesting to see. While the day is full of crowds, at night you are able to quietly move through small streets and alleyways and see things you might never during the day. We got lucky and saw Maiko and Geiko on our journey, and never would have otherwise. Andy not only showed us great spots but also had a wealth of knowledge to answer all of my questions about what makes this part of Japan so unique, and the history of how it came to be.
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Kenneth_m
Dec 1, 2024
Kyoto Night tour - We had a wonderful evening with Austen on our Kyoto night tour. He was extremely knowledgeable and stuck to the planned itinerary of combining iconic and contemporary Kyoto. I would highly recommend him.
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Myh
Jul 7, 2024
Miki is amazing! Her tour of Kyoto was our most favorite during our time in Japan - Our tour with MIKI was AMAZING. She is a true local with a deep knowledge and love for Kyoto. Her communication leading up to our tour was great and so thoughtful - she really wanted to know our wish list and checked in via WhatsApp, as well as during our actual tour on what she recommended next and always asked "does it sound good?" She planned the most stunning tour for us, she knew all of the secret spots - every single moment was breathtaking. Look at the photos! She also knew a secret for bypassing what had to be an hour long line of a special Sakura show - we could not believe our luck and of course, all credit to Miki! This was 1 of 4 tours during our time in Kyoto and Tokyo and our two teenage sons shared how much they really enjoyed Miki and her tour. She is so friendly with a wonderful energy that she made the mostly walking tour SO fun for them and us! She helped us make memories for our family forever. We are recommending Miki to all of our friends who are now planning their trip for Sakura Season 2025. Plan now, because she will book up fast!
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David_b
Apr 16, 2024
Fantastic time with such a friendly guide - We had a fantastic time and Michael was brilliant. He was very knowledgeable and showed us parts of Kyoto that we would not have seen. He was extremely friendly and chatty, which made us feel so at ease. Loved the whole experience and could not fault anything. We would definitely recommend Michael as a guide. Thank you
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Ed_s
Apr 4, 2024
Great experience with great guide!! - Nehal was an amazing guide for this tour. Our family loved it. He was very knowledgeable about Gion and great company! Thank you!!
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Sandra_k
May 2, 2024
Suitable for all ages - a must see - Guid Nehal very helpful and agreed to modify the trip to suit elderly people. Thoughtful and considerate guide. No one should miss this trip when in Kyoto. The food and drink venue unique - good fun.
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From $141
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).