Private Bar Hopping in Downtown Kyoto
Eat and bar hop your way through the cobblestone streets of Kyoto, learning about the city's history, culture, and hidden gems along the way.
Highlights
Visiting three restaurants
Taste delicious izakaya foods and drinks
Walking through the traditional cobblestone streets of Kyoto
10 meals
Experience Details
If you want to experience the traditional side of Japan, Kyoto is the place to go. This city is steeped in history and home to an impressive 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites! From the mysterious geishas of Gion and kimono-clad visitors at Kiyomizu Temple to the magical Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and striking torii gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine, there's no shortage of beauty in Kyoto.
The Gion and Kawaramachi areas–located in the heart of Kyoto city–unite traditional and modern Japanese cultures. Towering buildings, department stores, and luxury boutiques sit alongside historic food markets, cobblestone streets, and wooden tea houses. See the best of it all and bar-hop through Kyoto as you learn about the city's history, culture, and hidden gems alongside your knowledgeable guide.
Your adventure begins at Shijo Kawaramachi–a thriving food, drink, and entertainment district–where you'll feast on izakaya food, drink, and be merry. Next, you'll wander over to Kiyamachi Street, which sits parallel to the Kamogawa River. This district is one of the busiest nightlife spots in the city. See the streets come alive after dark as the red lanterns flicker on and the storefront signs begin to glow.
The final stop on this Kyoto bar crawl extravaganza will be Pontocho–a narrow alley lined with restaurants and bars on each side–frequented predominantly by locals. Drinking with a local guide allows you to enjoy local food and drinks, experience traditional and authentic Japan, and explore bars and restaurants that have yet to be recognized among tourists.
There's no better way to explore a city than via its side streets and alleyways. Away from the shiny shopfronts and department store facades is where you'll find the beating heart of any city, Kyoto included.
Inclusions
3-hour guided tour
One drink and five izakaya dishes (sashimi, fried food, etc.) at the first restaurant
3 kinds of sake and 2 dishes (edamame, etc.) at the second restaurant
One drink at the third restaurant.
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host in front of the Disney store. They will be holding a "Travel Japan Together" sign. Address: 1&2F Kotocross Hankyu Kawaramachi, northeast corner of Shijo-dori Kawaramachi, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8001 Further details and a Google Maps booking will be provided.
Remarks
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Please inquire upon booking.
Alcoholic beverages cannot be consumed by people under 20 years old due to the legal drinking age in Japan.
Please let your host know upon booking if there are any participants under the age of 20.
For parties of 9 participants or more, please inquire.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Featuring beautiful landscapes from mountain to sea, Kyoto Prefecture conveys traditional Japanese culture through its architecture and gardens, art and artisanal crafts, and delicious local cuisine made from regional produce.
The tour was amazing!!! Haruka is absolutely the best! We had such a fun time exploring Kyoto with her! All of the restaurants and bars on the tour were outstanding. The food and drinks were grea...read more
Hello, we had a great experience with Yummi last night: ) She was very sweet and we got a good overview of the restaurant and bar area :)
Brilliant experience! Taiga was a fantastic host!
Aya was a great guide and led us to spots where locals hang out. Would recommend this tour to anyone interested!
My tour guide is friendly and very knowledgable, I hope can been her next time I go Osaka.
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10 meals
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