Kyoto Nighttime All-Inclusive Eats and Streets, Gion and Beyond | 3 hours

402 Reviews | Kyoto
From $119.00 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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French Private Tour
2 Adults x $221.00
$442.00
Approx Total
$442.00
French Private Tour
Spanish Private Tour
2 Adults x $221.00
$442.00
Approx Total
$442.00
Spanish Private Tour
French Tour w/ Kobe area beef
2 Adults x $255.00
$510.00
Approx Total
$510.00
Add succulent kobe area beef
Spanish Tour w/ Kobe area beef
2 Adults x $255.00
$510.00
Approx Total
$510.00
Add succulent kobe area beef
+100g of prime Kobe area beef
2 Adults x $179.00
$358.00
Approx Total
$358.00
Beefy upgrade: You get all the food and drink of the standard tour, plus 100g (about 3.5 oz.) of prime Kobe area beef!
Standard tour (English)
2 Adults x $119.00
$238.00
Approx Total
$238.00
Dinner and drinks: Food and one drink at each of our two restaurant stops, a dinner's worth in total.

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, French, Spanish
  • Dinner
  • Two Alcoholic or Non-Alcoholic Beverages (one in each restaurant)
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Drinks beyond the two included. Additional drinks can be purchased directly from the restaurants if you wish.

Overview

You and no more than five others will explore the local foods and entertainment districts of Kyoto on a not-so-standard, all-inclusive walking and eating nighttime tour! You'll mingle with locals, eat regional specialties at two different standing bar restaurants (though we often sit down at one or both), and be given a visual feast of a primer on the various nightlife scenes in Kyoto, from geiko (a.k.a. "geisha") on down. With a native or equivalent English speaking guide at your side, you'll get a clear understanding of what the area is all about. And with some great food and a couple of (included) drinks in you, the merriment will be all the more! Our tours are very small group (6 or less), which means much more attention and quality for you. Local insight, great food, and good times await. For those interested in trying some Kobe beef, be sure to choose the option which includes 100g (about 3.5 oz.) of prime Kobe area beef. It's reasonably priced, too!

Meeting points

Minamiza Theater
京都市東山区四条大橋東詰, Nakanochō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0075, Japan

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We will meet in front of Minamiza Theatre, which is right at street level of Gion Shijo Station exit 6

End point

Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station
Japan, 〒600-8001 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Otabichō, 河原町西入真町52

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Itinerary

6:30pm You've done the daytime temples, gardens, and academic thing, had a bit of rest, and are now ready to set about seeing what the night has to offer. We'll meet at Gion Shijo Station, then start with an educational walk through the justifiably famous Gion district, which is located on the east side of the Kamogawa River. Learn about the geiko (and why we don't call them "geisha" in Kyoto), as well as the places that make this district so special. You'll also regaled with insight and info about how the art of evening entertainment has evolved into the hostess clubs of today. (Rest assured this tour is suitable for teenagers and higher.) 7:30pm Your hour-long anthropological adventure has left you ready for some food and drink, and we know just the place. You'll get to try a few different regionally representative dishes and a beer -- or perhaps you'd like a shochu or some sake instead? Various dietary restrictions, tastes, and bravery levels will be happily accommodated. 8:15pm Take a stroll through both youthful and classic restaurant and entertainment districts on the west side of the Kamogawa River, including Pontocho, Kiyamachi, and the Kawaramachi St. area. The old narrow streets along Pontocho will allow you to see how much the people of Kyoto value and protect tradition, while the younger areas a couple streets away will show you how eager Kyoto people are to also firmly live in the present. 9pm No night is complete with just one restaurant stop, so we'll visit another thoroughly vetted and often enjoyed spot. There will be more tasty vittles for your culinary consideration, and of course another drink in accompaniment. 9:30pm The end of the evening has come, but hopefully you've been able to garner a lasting understanding and appreciation of Kyoto's various foods, nightlife, and vibe.

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The minimum drinking age in Japan is 20 years old.
  • All participants must be 13+ to participate in this experience
  • Vegetarians happily accommodated.
  • Gratuities are uncommon in Japan, however if you really enjoyed your time and want to show your guide how much you appreciate them, they’ll be extremely happy!
  • Tours limited to 6, but groups up to 8 are welcome in cases where the entire group is the same reservation.

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

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4.6

402 reviews

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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

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Incredible food and guide

Published on Dec, 2024

Maya was a great guide and fun to tour gion with. As great as she was, the food was even better. It was arguably some of the best food we've had in Japan so far!

Excellent tour. Leto was...

Published on Nov, 2024

Excellent tour. Leto was very informative and engaging and the dining experiences he arranged were exactly what we wanted...local and not run of the mill tourist destinations.

Relaxed tour

Published on Nov, 2024

Brian was an easygoing guide to be with and generous with his time. The restaurants and the small alley ways.

Great Experience!

Published on Nov, 2024

Great tour, knowledgeable guide and we liked his sense of humor and playfulness! Meals were delicious and exploring the Gion area was a fascinating experience.

Nightlife food tour in Kyoto

Published on Nov, 2024

We had a fantastic time with Pinpoint Traveler and our guide, Joshua, in Kyoto. He guided us to cultural sites and shared great information about Kyoto and other places in Japan. Our group was fun and positive. We also had lots of delicious food in local places, it was so worth every yen!! Thank you!

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