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Guided tour
- Hop between three hidden izakayas and a secret bar in Kyoto, guided by a local expert for an authentic night out.
- Sample Kyoto specialties like Obanzai and Yuba, discovering flavors you won’t find in tourist hotspots.
- Stroll through lantern-lit streets in Pontocho and Gion, soaking up the city’s enchanting nighttime atmosphere.
- Enjoy candid photos taken during your walking tour, capturing the magic of Kyoto’s historic districts.
- Get insider tips and recommendations from your guide, ensuring you experience Kyoto like a true local.
- Hopping 3 local izakaya and bars with a local guide
- Photos during a tour
- Walking tour
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
These tickets can't be cancelled. However, they can be rescheduled up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Experience the magic of Kyoto at night like a true local! While Pontocho and Gion are famous for their beautiful lantern-lit streets, finding welcoming, authentic restaurants without a local guide can be very difficult. This casual walking and local eats tour removes the language barrier and takes you straight to the best hidden spots.
1. Hidden Izakayas & Bars: Skip the tourist traps. We will take you to two authentic local Izakayas and one secret bar tucked away in the narrow alleys of Kyoto.
2. Authentic Kyoto Cuisine: Taste local specialties you won't easily find elsewhere, such as "Obanzai" (Kyoto home-style cooking), "Yuba" (delicate tofu skin), and classic comfort foods, all explained by your guide.
3. Premium Kyoto Sake: Kyoto is famous for its pure water and incredible sake. Enjoy fantastic sake pairings with your meals.
4. Magical Night Stroll: Safely explore the historic, atmospheric streets of Pontocho and Gion with an local expert!
What to bring
- Bring enough cash to pay for your food and drinks, as checks are split at the first and second venues and small amounts are rounded up; the third bar operates on a cash-on-delivery basis.What's not allowed
- Pets are not permitted on this tour.
- Infants must not sit on laps, and infant seats are unavailable.Accessibility
- This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
- This experience is not stroller accessible.
- Some locations visited during the tour are not accessible by wheelchair or stroller.Additional information
- Participants must be over 20 years old to join this tour.
- Food and drinks are not included; guests are required to order at least one food item and one drink at every stop.
- Limited vegetarian options are available, and dietary restrictions or allergy-free requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Some venues on the tour may allow smoking.
- No refunds or rescheduling are provided for late arrivals.
- Public transportation is available nearby.
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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