Kyoto: Hidden Bar Crawl in Pontocho & Gion (Food & Drink Incl.)

Duration2h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Tucked behind Kyoto's lantern-lit alleys, a handful of tiny bars are pouring tonight — and you're walking in with someone the owners already know.

Join a Kyoto local for a 2.5-hour crawl through Pontocho and Gion, the backstreets where Kyotoites actually end their day. We hop a small string of hand-picked spots — sharing Kyoto-craft sake, Japanese whisky, and a seasonal cocktail along the way.

Each stop is its own room of one night: a standing izakaya, a hidden counter along the Kamogawa, a sake bar pouring labels you can't buy abroad — and, if the night allows, a quiet last pour under the lanterns.

No tourist menus, no big group, no language wall — just a few warm rooms, a Kyoto local at your side, and a night that's yours.

Highlights:
・Hand-picked hidden bars across Pontocho & Gion
・Kyoto-craft sake, Japanese whisky & seasonal cocktails
・Lantern-lit lanes where geiko and maiko still pass
・Max 8 guests, English-speaking local guide

What's included

Dinner-style food and drinks: 4 drinks plus 3–4 shared dishes
A Professional Local Guide
Photos taken during the tour will be shared after the experience
Smooth entry to busy local bars with assistance and reservations arranged by your guide
Wide selection of drinks and dishes, including sake, shochu, craft beer, yakitori, sashimi, and more

Transportation during the tour
Personal expenses

What to expect

Statue of Izumo no Okuni
Pass by

Meet your guide near the Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni, located close to Gion-Shijo Station, and get ready to explore Kyoto’s vibrant nightlife area.
Pontocho District
1h 30m

Bar hop through Pontocho Alley and visit 3 to 4 local izakayas and bars while enjoying Kyoto’s traditional atmosphere.
Kiyamachi　Street
45m

Continue exploring Kyoto’s nightlife in Kiyamachi with visits to 3 to 4 local bars and hidden drinking spots.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will be waiting in front of the Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni in Kyoto. They will be holding a signboard for our inbound tour service “YURAGI.” If you have trouble finding them, please contact the guide via WhatsApp or phone.

End point

Your guide will be waiting in front of the Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni in Kyoto. They will be holding a signboard for our inbound tour service “YURAGI.” If you have trouble finding them, please contact the guide via WhatsApp or phone.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.