Category Kyoto Nightlife & Bar Tours

Kyoto · KYOTO NIGHTLIFE & BAR TOURS

10 Kyoto Nightlife & Bar Tours for a Better Kyoto Day

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Kyoto: Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour

Kyoto: Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour - The First Stretch: Temples, Hidden Alleys, and Local Context

1.Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour

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

Kyoto izakaya bar-hop walk with a local guide in small groups, moving from Kawaramachi to Kiyamachi with sake and street-side culture.

“Had a great time on this Izakaya tour in Kyoto. Moto was knowledgeable without being overbearing and did a good job explaining the food, sake, and local context in a way that felt relaxed and genuine. The stops were well chosen, the pacing was comfortable. A solid way to experience Kyoto’s food scene and learn a bit along the way. Would definitely recommend.”

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Kyoto Bar Hopping Night Tour

Kyoto Bar Hopping Night Tour - Meeting near Gion-Shijo, then walking the backstreets with a small group

2.Kyoto Bar Hopping Night Tour

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

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.”

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Kyoto Local Bar Crawl in Kawaramachi Area

Kyoto Local Bar Crawl in Kawaramachi Area - Meeting point and timing, how to make the night easy

3.Kyoto Local Bar Crawl in Kawaramachi Area

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 378 reviews · from $28

Kyoto bar crawl in Kawaramachi. 3 hours with a local guide, izakaya bites, sake focus, and Kiyamachi alley bar hopping.

“I had a great time and taiga was a great guide, who showed us some great hidden gems. From good food to great drinks, i recommend this tour.”

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Kyoto: Afternoon Japanese Izakaya Cooking Class

Kyoto: Afternoon Japanese Izakaya Cooking Class - Getting There at Cooking Sun (Shimogyo Ward) and What to Bring

Izakaya Style Cooking Class

Izakaya Style Cooking Class - The 3-hour lesson flow: history, demos, hands-on cooking, then dinner

5.Izakaya Style Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews · from $71

Cook Kyoto izakaya favorites in a small group, learn dashi and seasoning, and eat dinner you make. Take recipes home.

“The whole experience was wonderful. My daughter enjoyed the recipes and the instructions. It was a great cooking class and we appreciated the knowledge given on Japanese ingredients and dishes.”

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Kyoto : Bar Hopping Tour in Pontocho Alley at Night

Kyoto : Bar Hopping Tour in Pontocho Alley at Night - Why Izakaya Bar Hopping Feels Like the Local Version of a Dinner Tour

6.Bar Hopping Tour in Pontocho Alley at Night

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

A small-group Pontocho night tour with a local guide, 3 bar stops, dinner-size bites, and drinks that make Kyoto nightlife easy.

“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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Kyoto: Izakaya Nightlife Tour with Local Guide

Kyoto: Izakaya Nightlife Tour with Local Guide - The First Izakaya Stop: Dinner, Beer or Sake, and Menu Stress Removed

7.Izakaya Nightlife Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $80

3-hour Kyoto night out with local guide Hiro, izakaya hopping in Gion and Pontocho, and food plus drinks handled for you.

“We highly recommend the tour! Hiro is a wonderful guide, who explained us so many details we would never have explored. We saw many beautiful places and enjoyed the lovely athmosphere at night. We had many questions about Japanes everyday life and Hiro answered them all. He speaks english fluently and good german as well (and may be other languages as well) and is a very interessting host. Plus: he took a lot of great pictures and send it to us next morning! We had a fun night!”

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Kyoto: Izakaya Food Tour with Local Guide

Kyoto: Izakaya Food Tour with Local Guide - Meeting Your Host at Starbucks and What Gets Customized

8.Izakaya Food Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $150

Private Kyoto izakaya and tachinomiya food tour with a local guide. Sake stops, small plates, and street-side bars in 3 hours.

“Gepersonaliseerde trip gemaakt met Masaya. Verschillende restaurants en bars bezocht en een wandeling door de stad gemaakt. Masaya heeft veel nuttige tips gegeven voor allerlei activiteiten en bezienswaardigheden in Kyoto. Was een leuke trip en zeker de moeite waard.”

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Bar Hopping Private Tour in Kyoto(WAKUWAKU area)

Bar Hopping Private Tour in Kyoto(WAKUWAKU area) - Private and low-stress, up to 4 people

Kyoto Night Food & Izakaya Hopping Tour in Pontocho

Kyoto Night Food & Izakaya Hopping Tour in Pontocho - How the tasting plan works: dishes, drinks, and the 6-drink boundary

10.Kyoto Night Food & Izakaya Hopping Tour in Pontocho

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · from $173

Kyoto night food tour in Pontocho with a local guide, 7 to 8 dishes, 4 to 5 drinks, plus Shijo Bridge views.

“While the guides were very nice and hospitable, the communication was difficult due to the fact that their command of the English language was not very strong. We ate at one izakaya and had drinks at a different bar. That is all. The cost of the tour was extremely high for what we experienced.”

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