Kyoto · EVENING EXPERIENCES
17 bookable options
Start with the part of Kyoto you want to understand, then compare the transport, walking and included stops. The strongest options are gathered here with their useful details.
A small-group night walk through Kyoto’s Gion, with geisha trivia, shrine rituals, and lit lantern streets near Minamiza.
“The night walking tour was awesome! The best way to explore the main spots but also the hidden gems of Gion area. Our guide Sho was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. We had a great time!”
100-minute English night walk in Kyoto’s Gion. Learn geiko and maiko culture and etiquette, and you may spot them.
“Mie was a brilliant guide. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend.”
Gion night foodie walk with 9+ dishes and 6 sake tastings, plus history and small-group backstreet stops in Kyoto.
“Rika was a great guide. Very personable and knowledgeable about both the area and the food and drink.she was good company and entertaining as well. We would highly recommend her and this tour. The tour went to 3 very nice places that we likely would never have found on our own. All of the food and drinks were great.”
Small-group Gion night walk in Kyoto, with lantern streets, Hanamikoji, and Yasaka Shrine, plus easy start and finish.
“My tour guide blew it out of the park. I'm a huge fan of japanese history and of course of samurai history. And Naoki-san was the teacher I didn't knew I needed. From taking me to the remnants of a battle of the shinsengumi to taking me to the best places to eat. Definitely got lucky... Don't miss out this experience, shinsengumi seal guaranteed.”
Kyoto Ghost Tour in Arashiyama Bamboo Forest at night, with urban legends, a solo dark walk, and a 24-hour Japanese curse. $43.84
“The stories are interesting, but the tour drags on, with much standing around waiting, especially towards the end. You don't really get to see much of the forest as it's dark, and they don't let you use your lights to see anything. I was very reaRead more”
A 3-hour guided night walk in Kyoto’s Pontocho backstreets, sampling 3 to 4 izakaya dishes and 3 to 4 drinks with a local guide.
“We had an amazing night wandering through the backstreets and alleyways of Kyoto. Our host guided us to hidden gems, where we sampled a variety of local dishes—some we loved, others not as much, but that’s the thrill of trying new things. I also discovered a newfound appreciation for the Japanese Highball! If you ever find yourself in Kyoto, this experience is a must.”
A 3-hour Kyoto night food walk through Gion and Ponto-cho, with a big dinner at two local spots and Yasaka Shrine after dark.
“Jamie was an amazing guide, she was able to inform us about the culture and a lot of reasons why things where the way they where. Highly recommended this tour and definitely hopw you get Jamie as your guide!”
A 2-hour guided night walk in Kyoto’s Gion. Learn geiko and maiko culture, follow film spots, and avoid getting lost in narrow lanes.
“Perfect 2 hours with history lesson and nice alleys. We were lucky enough to see beautiful Geicos. Loved every minute.”
Kyoto Foodie Night Tour for up to 8, 7 obanzai and izakaya tastings plus beer or sake at Nishiki Market and Pontocho.
“Great Tour for experiencing a variety of different local cuisines. Great restaurants and our guide was excellent!”
Walk Gion from sunset to lantern light with a small-group local guide, see classic lanes and shrines, and finish at Sanjo Bridge.
“Tour was great and Alex was knowledgeable on all things Kyoto as well as Japan.”
Small-group Fushimi-Inari night walk in Kyoto. Skip daytime crowds, follow glowing torii gates, learn Shinto meaning, 1.5-2 hrs.
“Most of our tour was in proper nighttime, not dusk. Expect to be walking on the mountain paths through the gates in the dark. Vincent was very friendly and knowledgeable. He was also patient while I stopped for photos, which was appreciated. There were definitely still plenty of people around as the tour started, but the numbers dwindled over the course of evening.”
A small-group Kyoto geisha night walk through Gion and old temples, with an English guide, geisha culture stories, and a snack break.
“Outstanding!! It truly was beautiful and magical!! I loved it and it was a highlight for my trip to Kyoto. Richard was excellent. He explained everything so well with a very personal history of the culture and history of Japan. It was one of the best tours I have ever had.”
A small-group 2-hour night walk through Gion. Learn geiko and maiko culture, hit glowing shrines, and enjoy Kyoto’s lantern-lit alleys.
“Kevin was an AMAZING guide! This was hands down the best tour we’ve done yet in Japan. Super insightful and answered all of our questions. It was also so nice to be in such a small group. We saw other tours that were huge. We got an intimate and informative experience for a reasonable price. Highly recommend!”
A small-group night walk through Gion’s quiet streets, shrines, and lantern-lit views, with geisha history and etiquette tips.
“Excellent tour with our guide Ricky. Ricky was extremely knowledgeable about the history and culture of Kyoto. We learned about the Meiko/Geiko and their relationship to the Kyoto society both past and present. We toured several shrinRead more”
Kyoto ghost legends and a night solo walk through Arashiyama bamboo, plus a creepy surprise and one drink on a 150-minute tour from Saga-Arashiyama.
“I was thrilled and terrified. It was so much fun. The tour guides were lovely”
