Evening Food and Drink Tour in Kyoto: Hidden Bars, Local Snacks and Whisky Tasting
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Embark on an evening food and drink tour in Kyoto, exploring hidden bars, tasting local snacks, and indulging in whisky tasting. Experience the city's vibrant nightlife and savor the flavors of Kyoto's culinary delights.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kyoto Kawaramachi Garden - Let’s meet here and then follow our guide on this 3-hour tour of the small hidden streets of Gion, Kyoto.
What's Included
  • Try local dishes at 4 food stops
  • Dinner
  • Local English speaking guide
  • Sake, cocktail, whisky and other beverage tastings included.
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick up not included (can be arranged for an additional charge)
  • Gratuity
  • Transportation costs
  • Additional drinks or food (not included but possible to purchase at guest expense)
Additional Information

Join us for an evening of exceptional local cuisine and drinks! As twilight descends, we will navigate through the labyrinth of alleys and backroads to uncover a hidden treasure - a cocktail bar prized for its award-winning mixologists and original drink concoctions. Here, we will sample local nibbles accompanied by a mouthwatering cocktail of your selection.

As nighttime engulfs the city, we’ll meander through narrow lanes, offering breathtaking vistas of Japan’s illustrious old capital. Next on the itinerary is a century-old family residence converted into a restaurant. We will be regaled by the host’s tales and savour Kyoto’s specialty dishes and Sake. He serves his renowned “appetizer surprise box” and two minor course plates where mochi features in unconventional manners.

Our journey concludes with a whisky tasting session in Pontocho’s vibrant entertainment district (alternative drinks will also be provided). The experience is complemented with a selection of your favourite sweets or bar-snacks, wrapping up the tour with a leisurely walk through this animated nightlife quarter.

  • Adults 20 years old and above only
  • For solo travelers, please email us
  • Changes to tours and spots we visit may occur due to schedules of restaurants, public holidays, weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances. Applicable substitutions will be made in this case.
  • Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescetarian, Gluten-Free friendly
Location
68 Shinchō
Meet Up Point in front of the Kyoto Kawaramachi Garden WORLD MAP at the crossing of Shijo Dori at Kawaramachi Subway Station.. 68 Shinchō, Shimogyō-ku, Kyōto-shi, Kyōto-fu 600-8001 〒600-8001 京都府京都市下京区真町68
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Bumpthat
Apr 20, 2023
Fantastic Local Experience in Kyoto - Our tour guide, Thomás, was fantastic and we were lucky enough to have him to ourselves for the evening for this experience. We visited 4 bars and restaurants, each of which had its own vibe. My husband, the more adventurous of the two of us, enjoyed all of the recommended foods and beverages. I, on the other hand, am not very adventurous and still had a great time. I had the best drink I have ever tasted at Bar Kingdom. The food establishment we went to was touted as rarely visited by tourists and we dined on local specialties from Kyoto. Thomás was friendly and knowledgeable about the drinks, food and the area in which we toured. A small FYI for those booking this for the future...meeting at the Kyoto Kawaramachi Garden World Clock actually means to meet where there is currently a large map of the world embedded in the wall.
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801tamathaf
Dec 15, 2019
Very local - I’m a tour operator who works with Arigato Japan and was thrilled to partake in one of their tours on a business trip. Thomás, my guide, was very knowledgeable and fun to talk with. We checked out very local places that would be difficult to find as a non resident. Thank you for a wonderful and delicious evening!
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Nick
Sep 15, 2019
Hidden whisky gems - The guides took us to several unobtrusive bars with distinct atmospheres and wined and dined us with local specialty foods and liquors. We stayed on after the tour at a bar with a live jazz ensemble and excellent cocktails and Japanese whiskies. Also included was a guide to the different cultures of the large cities of Japan and the world of the geek (geisha). 5 stars
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Jay_frayy
Jul 28, 2019
Fantastic regional drinks and food - Had a fantastic time on the tour and immensely enjoyed all the bars and restaurants our very knowledgeable guide, Gabriela, took us too. Even after living in Japan for 5 months, I was able to try foods I'd never had before and learn interesting things not only about the food and drinks we had and the places we visited, but also more broadly about Japanese culture and society as a whole. The people who worked at each spot we went to were also extremely nice and engaging. Gabriela was friendly, personable, and gave both excellent recommendations on things to order and fresh insight into life in Japan. 10/10 recommend.
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