Kyoto Bar Crawl with Local Guide
Join a guided bar-hopping adventure in Kyoto with hotel pickup! This 3-hour private tour takes you to two carefully selected izakayas or bars, ensuring both convenience and an authentic experience. Your guide will choose the best spots based on your location—whether it’s the lively bars around Kyoto Station, the atmospheric alleyways of Gion, or hidden local gems near your hotel.
Discover Kyoto’s unique nightlife, from traditional sake bars to modern cocktail lounges, and enjoy expertly crafted drinks paired with delicious Kyoto-style dishes. Whether you're looking for an intimate local izakaya or a stylish bar with a view, this tour offers a personalized experience tailored to your preferences.
Perfect for both first-time visitors and seasoned travelers, this tour lets you experience Kyoto’s vibrant drinking culture like a local. Enjoy great drinks, delicious food, and fun conversations in one of Japan’s most captivating cities!
Options
Group Tour
Group Tour: This is a group tour, meaning there may be other guests joining.
Duration: 2 hours
What's included in Kyoto Bar Crawl with Local Guide
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Gion
Gion is not only famous for its historic streets and traditional teahouses but also for its vibrant nightlife. While many visitors associate Gion with geisha culture, the area is also home to a variety of bars and izakayas where locals gather to enjoy drinks and good company. Tucked away in the narrow alleys, you’ll find hidden bars, sake spots, and lively izakayas offering Kyoto’s unique atmosphere. Whether it’s a cozy whisky bar, a casual standing bar, or a traditional sake house, Gion provides an authentic nightlife experience beyond the usual tourist attractions. Please note that our tour does not include visits to establishments where geisha entertain guests. Instead, we focus on the places where Kyoto locals go to drink, ensuring a relaxed and immersive experience in Gion’s nightlife.
Kyoto Station Building
The area around Kyoto Station is becoming an exciting destination for nightlife, offering a mix of traditional and modern drinking spots. While the station itself is a major transportation hub, the surrounding streets are home to an increasing number of trendy bars and izakayas, especially on the south side, which has been gaining attention in recent years. Here, you’ll find stylish craft beer bars, sake specialty shops, and cozy local izakayas perfect for experiencing Kyoto’s drinking culture. Additionally, Kyoto Tower’s dining area has recently been renovated, making it a popular spot for international visitors. With a variety of restaurants and bars offering everything from Kyoto-style obanzai dishes to casual standing bars, it provides a convenient and lively setting for an evening out. Whether you're looking for a casual drink or a deeper dive into Kyoto’s local flavors, the Kyoto Station area offers a fresh and dynamic drinking scene.
Inclusions
- English Speaking Guide
- Price of Food and Drinks
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Please meet in front of Toka Saikan Main Restaurant (東華菜館 本店), located just west of Shijo Bridge in Kawaramachi. The guide will be waiting there, holding a yellow sign. Right next to it, across a narrow street, there is a Doutor Coffee shop.
