Kyoto Bar Hopping Night Tour: Experience Local Taverns and Authentic Izakaya Foods

Experience the vibrant nightlife of Kyoto with our Bar Hopping Night Tour. Discover hidden izakayas, indulge in authentic food and drinks, and immerse yourself in the local culture.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gion - Meeting up at Gion Shijo Station in Kyoto
  • Pontocho District - Hop through 3 bars in Ponto-cho or Kiyamachi area
  • Kamogawa River - Kamogawa River
What's Included
  • 3-4 drinks (choose from our selections)
  • Certified guide by MagicalTrip
  • Visit 3 local izakaya & bars with a local guide
  • Photos during the tour
  • 3-4 dishes (enough for full dinner, vegan menu available)
What's Not Included
  • Additional foods and drinks (Available for purchase)
Additional Information

Join a tour with MagicalTrip, the proud recipient of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each tour is guided by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, who is professionally trained and carefully chosen to ensure quality and authenticity.
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Location
Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni
Gion Shijo Station, right outside of Exit 5, in front of Izumo no Okuni Statue. Your guide will be holding an orange board saying "Magical Trip".
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Lauren_h
Mar 12, 2026
Fun night in Kyoto - Was a fun experience! Loved the karaoke at the end! Thank you for the brilliant night out! Definitely something for a solo traveller to enjoy.
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Jason_c
Mar 9, 2026
10/10 and more! - It was intimate and phenomenal! Our guide was amazing and personal. I would do it again. Ended the night singing karaoke!!!
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Quest38133310881
Mar 7, 2026
2 for the price of one - Super lucky to have 2 guides take us around Kyoto. Each of them were amazing in the their own way which provided a well rounded experience. Looking forward to the next one.
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Kartika_t
Mar 2, 2026
Wonderful local guide and host! - J was such a kind, thoughtful and fun guide! Being from Kyoto he provided great history and shared his favorite spots. He handled everything with such care and couldn’t be happier! We topped the evening off with a memorable karaoke duet! It was a such a wonderful time. Thank you, J!
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Matthewnn7066vb
Feb 23, 2026
Great Izakaya Hopping Experience - I had a great bar hopping tour experience with Shiori! She is very friendly and took me to some great local spots in Kyoto.
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Albaxiii
Feb 22, 2026
A great time in a more hidden Kyoto - We have only good things to say about Nami-san and the tour we were taken on. Nami was a fantastic host, full of interesting facts about Kyoto and most of all great company to drink with! The places we were taken were all great as well, felt to us like a more 'local' experience than we would have had on our own and all the staff we encountered were friendly and accommodating. Really recommend this tour if you have a free night in Kyoto!
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Tomp502
Feb 14, 2026
One of our best nights in Kyoto, and Japan as a whole! - Our night tour with Miku was truly one of the highlights of our time in Japan through 6 cities! From the beginning, she was everything we could have hoped for in a guide — attentive, open, and carrying such a gentle yet genuinely kind presence. She brought Kyoto to life in the most beautiful and authentic way. Through her, we were able to experience the city beyond the surface — interacting with locals, visiting wonderful spots we never would have found on our own, and feeling truly immersed in the culture. This wasn’t just a tour — it was a meaningful memory we’ll always cherish. can’t recommend Miku highly enough! 💛
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Gail_f
Jan 26, 2026
Kyoto Bar Hopping - This was a great tour to visit places that you might not stumble across yourself. We had a great time and would recommend anyone wanting to check out new places and just relax into the night. Highly recommend this tour and our guide was also very accommodating and friendly.
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257kurty
Jan 20, 2026
Great guide, great spots! - Hide was amazing! What a fantastic time - he was knowledgeable on so many subjects, happy to teach tons of history, and made it a beautiful experience all the way through. Of all the guides I've had, he went the most out of his way to capture memories and videos. Absolutely book with Hide any time for this great tour!
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Deborahcz9032op
Jan 18, 2026
Excellent bar hopping tour Kyoto - Nami was amazing . We had such a good tour. The Food, Drinks and service was excellent. We Enjoyed every Place Nami took us. Nami's Knowledge of Kyoto was great as well and we learnt a lot. We Would Definitely recommend Nami and her Kyoto Bar Hopping tour . Her Vibrant personality made the tour so much fun for the whole family .
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From $118
up to 7 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).