Kyoto Izakaya Tour: Taste Traditional Food & Drinks in Historic Gion District
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Experience the vibrant nightlife of Kyoto's historic Gion district on an Izakaya tour. Taste traditional food and drinks while exploring the charming wooden houses and lantern-lit streets.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Gion - Join your host and experience Kyoto’s unique bar-hopping nightlife in Gion\n\nIMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences\n- Kyoto Station - Try a couple of the city’s most unique drinking houses like Kyotomi, known as izakaya where you’ll sip drinks and nibble nibbles\n\nIMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences\n- Gion Manzara - Enjoy a few beers and taste the sake that Kyoto is famous for, in cool local spots like Gion Manzara\n\nIMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences\n- Shouan - Order small plates of bar snacks and try the dishes that go hand-in-hand with drinking in izakaya - we’d recommend gyoza and yakitori at Shouan, but the world is your oyster!\n\nIMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences\n- Keihan Tourist Information Center Gion Shijo - Head to a tachinomiya, the unique street-side standing bars for a final drink with your host before the train home (how very local of you) - the best ones are hidden near Gion Station would you believe!\n\nIMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
What's Included
  • Private and personalized experience
  • 3 hours with a Local Host
  • Choice of 1 drink & 2 dishes or 2 drinks & 1 dish at each bar
  • Included seating charges
  • Flexible walking experience with transport suggestions if needed
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks other than the ones included in the list above
  • Drinks that cost more than 1000 yen each
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
Additional Information

Embark on an exciting journey through the historic Gion district at night with one of our hosts. This neighborhood’s nightlife has been the heart of local entertainment for hundreds of years, ensuring they’ve refined the art to perfection. There’s no more genuine way to delve into Kyoto’s nightlife than visiting several traditional izakaya (bars)! The ambiance of paper lanterns and charming old-fashioned houses will make you feel like you’ve traveled into a different era (or it might just be the effect of the sake).

Upon booking, expect to receive a brief questionnaire about your preferences and character within 24 hours. Built on your replies, we’ll match you with a host that shares your interests. Your host will liaise directly with you to propose a signature itinerary that showcases the city’s unique charm. You’ll jointly decide on a convenient time and location to meet up. Remember, your itinerary is flexible, meaning that you have the freedom to modify your plans during the experience.

Location
Matsumoto Kiyoshi Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
(The host will be waiting in front of the shop, under the roof covered area) After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Kaycee_h
Aug 1, 2023
Amazing - Great experience! Mi was super helpful and we had some amazing food. She even surprised us with a mini birthday cake!
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Sightseer650420
Sep 21, 2019
Izakaya Experience - I'm very pleased that I had Akane as my host in Izakaya Experience. She is a very lovely lady and nice to talk with. Se went to two very local izakayas and one extremly nice cafe. She also showed me some nice shops and gave some useful advices. Thank you Akane, I really enjoyed myself. Riitta
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