Kyoto Trip 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!
Additional Info
Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Kyoto, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
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!
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Kamogawa River, Kyoto Kyoto Prefecture
This famous river is where we start, and we also cross it again later in the evening.
Stop At: Yasaka Shrine, 625 Giommachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0073 Kyoto Prefecture
A grand dame of Kyoto shrines, here we’ll see architectural majesty, noteworthy landscapes, and also learn a bit about Shintoism versus Buddhism.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Gion, Kyoto 605-0074 Kyoto Prefecture
Learn about Kyoto nightlife past and present, who maiko and geiko are, and how the neighborhood has evolved over the years.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Kiyamachi Street, Ishiyacho Zaimokucho, Nakagyo-Ku, Kyoto 604-8002 Kyoto Prefecture
A lively part of the Kyoto nightlife tapestry, we make our first stop here for some food and drink.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Pontocho District, Nakagyo-Ku BetweenKamogawa and Kiyamachi-dori, Kyoto Kyoto Prefecture
Possibly the most famous narrow restaurant street in Kyoto, we train your eyes on details you might otherwise miss.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Shimomaruyacho Kawaramachidori Sanjo Agaru Higashi Iru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8006 Kyoto Prefecture
More recent Kyoto, and some modern bits too, plus another food stop.
Duration: 45 minutes