Kyoto Nightlife Food Tour

The ancient capital, Kyoto is known for its thousands of temples, shrines, gardens, and galleries, making it a wonderful place to soak up the best of arts and culture in Japan. While the focus may be on cultural activities like scaling Fushimi Inari Taisha or grabbing a glimpse of a geisha in Gion, Kyoto nightlife has so much to offer the city when the sun goes down. Pontocho in the downtown area is the place to party in Kyoto, with so many bars and restaurants that it can feel almost impossible to decide where to start! Discover the best of Kyoto nightlife during a Kyoto Nightlife Food Tour, where you’ll bar hop through a number of different local restaurants and hidden izakayas in Pontocho. The first stop on this Kyoto Nightlife Food Tour is the old town streets of Pontocho, full of restaurants and izakayas in atmospheric wooden buildings, your first place to grab a snack while you drink. Your guide will tell you about Kyoto nightlife and the lifestyle of Kyoto locals, and about regional cuisine from the Kyoto area. You’ll move to different bars in the downtown back streets, getting a taste of yakitori grilled chicken skewers or sashimi slices paired with a cold beer to wash it down. Next, you might find yourself at a hole-in-the-wall standing sake bar, sipping on locally-made brews from the Kyoto area. Wherever the night takes you, your guide will give you tips on the best bars and Kyoto nightlife to suit your mood! You’ll play some quizzes and games like locals, making new friends and fun memories at these great bars and izakaya in Pontocho downtown. Explore Kyoto nightlife while bar hopping during a Kyoto Nightlife Food Tour, for an unforgettable night out in Kyoto!