Where to go out · KYOTO BAR CRAWLS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 4 kyoto bar crawls worth the ticket, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before the door.
Meet your English-speaking guide at Kyoto’s Disney Store in Shijo-Kawaramachi for a three-hour walk through temples, alleys, izakayas, and local bars. Guides such as Moto, Taiga, Mia, Leo, and Lyou lead small groups to places you may not find alone. Food and drinks cost extra, so bring cash. Guests must be 20 or older.
“The tour guide is so kind and cute. We've enjoyed the last night in Kyoto.”
Join MagicalTrip for a three-hour evening walk through Pontocho and Kiyamachi. A Certified Guide such as Nami, Yumi, Noriko, or Yaya leads you to three local izakayas and bars, with 3 to 4 drinks, a full dinner of 3 to 4 dishes, and plenty of Kyoto culture along the way. Vegan options are available, though dietary requests cannot be guaranteed.
“This was a great tour! Our tour guide was personable, insightful, and the group had such great conversation with him. The food and drink was fair for the price we paid. It was very interesting to see the different spots and try a variety of food and drink. I would highly recommend this tour!”
Spend about three hours with a local guide in Kyoto’s Kawaramachi and Kiyamachi districts. Stop at an izakaya, a sake-focused bar, and another local bar while trying dishes such as yakitori and karaage. Guides including Taiga, Mia, Moto, and Kazuma have led lively evenings, but food and drinks cost extra and bill-splitting requires care.
“Mei was a great guide and the tour was a lot of fun. Mei engaged the whole group, taught us a lot, and made sure everyone had a great time!”
Spend three private hours in central Kyoto with Kenji, a certified international sake sommelier who worked at a Hyogo brewery. Visit two or three bars, including possible machiya izakaya and standing bars, while tasting sake, craft beer, and local dishes matched to your preferences. The tour is for groups of 2 to 4, with non-alcoholic options available.
“We had a wonderful night drinking sake and enjoying delicious food with Kenji. He is an exceptional guide with a lot of knowledge about sake and Kyoto. This tour was the highlight of our visit to Kyoto. I highly recommend to anyone that wants an authentic experience with sake and food.”
Pick a kind of night, or a bar that floats.
