The Kyoto Bar Hopping Night Tour offers an introduction to the city’s local nightlife, with visits to three bars in the Pontocho or Kiyamachi areas. Guided by a local host, guests enjoy a variety of drinks and dishes while learning about Kyoto’s food culture and evening scene in a relaxed, social setting.
Visits to 3 local izakaya and bars
Photos taken during the tour
English-speaking guide
What's not included
The tour does not include food and drink expenses. Please bring 5,000 to 7,000 yen by cash for your own meals. Unfortunately, places we will be visiting do not accept credit cards.
This bar-hopping tour includes visits to three local bars or izakayas.
There is no specific dress code for the tour. We recommend wearing comfortable, casual clothing. Please note that some bars may have their own dress code policies.
No. Outside drinks and food are not permitted, as the tour supports local bars.
The tour involves light walking between nearby bars. Distances are short, and the pace is relaxed.
Yes. The tour runs rain or shine, as most of the experience takes place indoors. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
A great night bar hopping the heritage streets of Kyoto
The drinks allocation is generous, comfortably more than we got through in a night, and we really enjoyed the food. Favourites for us were the fermented firefly squid, in season in May, which paired beautifully with drinks, and the beef dish at the last izakaya, which was delicious. Equally, if your preference is for the more familiar karaage and tempura-style dishes, that is catered for too.
Toni B
June 5, 2026
Friendly, knowledgeable guide.
We went to places that we never would’ve found on our own.
LightPacker530362
June 4, 2026
Toni B
June 5, 2026
A great night bar hopping the heritage streets of Kyoto
The drinks allocation is generous, comfortably more than we got through in a night, and we really enjoyed the food. Favourites for us were the fermented firefly squid, in season in May, which paired beautifully with drinks, and the beef dish at the last izakaya, which was delicious. Equally, if your preference is for the more familiar karaage and tempura-style dishes, that is catered for too.
LightPacker530362
June 4, 2026
Friendly, knowledgeable guide.
We went to places that we never would’ve found on our own.
