1.Kyoto: Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour
Walk Kyoto’s Kawaramachi and Kiyamachi with a local guide, tasting sake, food, and bar culture in small international groups.
“Great fun Taiga was very welcoming and gave us great insight”
Kyoto · BAR HOPPING & IZAKAYA TOURS
Top 13 Kyoto Izakaya & Bar Tours
Pontocho’s lantern alley and the standing bars beyond it open faster with a local in front. The 13 below list stops, what’s poured and prices.
Bar Hopping & Izakaya Tours
2.Kyoto Bar Hopping Night Tour
Explore Kyoto’s Pontocho backstreets with a local guide, three izakaya stops, Kyoto sake, dinner dishes, and four included drinks.
“We had an amazing time on our bar hopping tour with Louis! He was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the night so much fun. Louis took us to a great mix of bars/eateries, each with a unique vibe, and introduced us to some fantastic drinks. If you're looking for a great night out and a chance to experience the nightlife, this tour with Louis is a must!”
3.Kyoto Local Bar Crawl in Kawaramachi Area
Explore Kyoto nightlife with local guides, izakaya food, sake, whiskey, and small bars in Kawaramachi and Kiyamachi.
“Kazuma was a great guide! We visited 3 amazing spots that we would have never found. Highly recommend, hopefully you get Kazuma!”
4.Kyoto: Afternoon Japanese Izakaya Cooking Class
Learn six simple Japanese izakaya dishes in Kyoto with English-speaking chefs, hands-on cooking, shared meals, and recipes to take home.
“We had Thatcher as our tour guide yesterday and she was amazing. She expertly guided us through eating experiences in different districts of Tokyo whilst sharing insightful history on the dishes. Thatcher was so enthusiastic and it made our group get along so well we had truely an amazing time. Thatcher is an amazing guide and we hope we can have her for another tour sometime. Chloe :)”
5.Izakaya Style Cooking Class
Learn dashi, sauces, and six seasonal izakaya dishes in a Kyoto cooking class with dinner, recipes, and hands-on help.
“I enjoyed the class. It was smooth and organized. It was a big class but they have a great teamwork. Explained everything and attentive to everyone. I learned something new. Delicious and healthy recipe. I can make it for sure at home and share it with family and friends.”
6.Kyoto Local Gourmet Night Experience: Kaiseki & Izakaya & Matcha
Explore Kyoto’s Gion, Pontocho, and Kamo River by night with dinner, sake, desserts, matcha, and a local guide in a group of seven.
“Had an amazing night with our fab guide Sura!!!! Knowledgeable relaxed and easy to talk and loved the fact we went to places close to all the busy locations but supporting smaller locals. Supporting locals and local tour guide is the best way to do this guided tour.”
7.Kyoto : 3-Hour Bar Hopping Tour in Pontocho Alley at Night
Explore Kyoto nightlife on a 3-hour Pontocho bar crawl with sake, tempura, izakaya dishes, local games, and an English-speaking guide.
“First bar was good but went downhill from there. 2nd bar we were upstairs in a room on our own - the food was minimal and dire. The 3rd bar was a karaoke at 8.30pm. We went nowhere we couldn’t have found ourselves and the trip was a waste of money. Would not recommend”
8.Kyoto: Food and Drink Bar Hopping Tour with Local Guide
Explore Kyoto nightlife with a local guide, sampling sushi, tempura, yakitori, and gyoza while learning how Japan eats and drinks.
“Very civilised, relaxed trip through food district of Kyoto with the lovely Maki who took us to 3 very different and interesting restaurants ranging from tempura to yakitori to tofu/raddish - Maki even threw in a quick calligraphy lesson ahead of our next plsnned activity! Very good”
9.Authentic Japanese Cooking Experience at Izakaya restaurant
Make yakitori, onigiri, and dashi-maki tamago in a small Kyoto izakaya class with an English-speaking instructor and meal included.
“My husband and I had such a wonderful time! We were the only ones there which was a pleasant experience as we had more one on one time! This experience will definitely be a highlight for us and we are excited to recreate these recipes at home!”
10.Kyoto: Izakaya Food Tour with Local Guide
Explore Kyoto after dark with a local host, sharing izakaya dishes, sake, beers, and standing-bar culture in a private three-hour tour.
“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.”