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 · NIGHTLIFE
The Top 7 Nightlife Tours in Kyoto, Ranked
These are the 7 nightlife tours worth a day of the trip, each with its price, its length and the detail that sets it apart. If you only compare a few, compare the top three.
Nightlife
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 Private Night Tour with a Local – Bars, Bites & Culture
Explore Kyoto after dark on a private Gion and Pontocho walk with local insight, shrine visits, alleyway bars, two drinks, and flexible plans.
“Sasha was a great guide - his knowledge and experience were extensive, and he was glad to share what he knew; he took us to places we would never have found on our own.”
4.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”
5.Kyoto: KITSUNE Nightclub Admission Ticket with Drink
Review of KITSUNE KYOTO nightclub, with two music floors, drinks, prices, entry rules, timing tips, and advice on who should book.
6.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”
7.Kyoto: Izakaya Nightlife Tour with Local Guide
Kyoto izakaya tour with local guide Hiro, tasty food, sake, beer, and evening walks through Gion, Pontocho, and Kiyamachi.
“Tour meraviglioso! Hiro ci ha portato a spasso per le stradine di Kyoto proponendo izakaya non turistiche con piatti eccellenti. Lui vi saprà accogliere come un amico in una serata Nomikai indimenticabile, tra spiedini Kushiyaki e qualche birra di troppo 😄. Non avrete nessun problema con la lingua inglese in quanto il tour operator viene spesso in Europa per lavoro! Inoltre sarà molto presente in fase di prenotazione, ti metterà a tuo agio e non avrai nessun tipo di difficoltà: figuratevi che mi ha contattato tramite whatsapp per conoscerci meglio prima dell’incontro! Regalo di matrimonio riuscitissimo, non potevo fare scelta migliore”