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
- A Professional Local Guide
- Dinner-style food and drinks: 4 drinks plus 3–4 shared dishes
- Wide selection of drinks and dishes, including sake, shochu, craft beer, yakitori, sashimi, and more
- 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
What to expect
Statue of Izumo no Okuni
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
Bar hop through Pontocho Alley and visit 3 to 4 local izakayas and bars while enjoying Kyoto’s traditional atmosphere.Kiyamachi Street
Continue exploring Kyoto’s nightlife in Kiyamachi with visits to 3 to 4 local bars and hidden drinking spots.
Good to know
- Meeting: Meet on location
- Languages: German, Japanese, Spanish, Italian, French, English
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours before