3-Hour Night Bar & Izakaya Crawl in Kyoto's Kawaramachi | Explore Sake Bars and Kiyamachi Bars with a Guide

From Kawaramachi to Kiyamachi: A 3-Hour Night Walk

This tour is a 3-hour evening experience exploring izakaya and bars in Kyoto's Kawaramachi area with a guide. It's a meet-up style group tour, and English and Japanese guidance is available.

Kawaramachi is introduced as the entertainment district where locals go out for drinks, offering a chance to experience everyday local vibes rather than tourist-oriented eateries. The tour has a rating of 5.0 (216 reviews) and is said to have over 1,000 bookings.

First Stop: An Izakaya in Kawaramachi

The first stop is an izakaya in the Kawaramachi area, where izakayas cluster together. As an introduction to Japanese drinking culture, you'll take in the lively atmosphere of the venue itself.

With a guide accompanying you, there's no need to worry about how to order or the customs of each establishment. Even first-time izakaya visitors can comfortably blend in among the local crowd.

Second Stop: A Sake Bar in Kawaramachi

The second stop is a sake bar in Kawaramachi, where you can enjoy drinks in a distinctly traditional Kyoto atmosphere. It's a shift from the lively izakaya to a setting where you can focus purely on sake.

At each stop, the guide shares stories related to the venue or the area. Rather than just drinking, hearing the background stories while sipping your drink is one of the benefits of a guided tour.

The Finale: A Bar in Kiyamachi

The final stop is a bar in the Kiyamachi area, where nightclubs and bars cluster together. It's the street where Kyoto's nightlife reaches its liveliest, making it a fitting place to end the tour.

Photo opportunities while strolling through the Kyoto area are included as you move between stops. The time spent walking through the nighttime streets is itself one of the highlights of this tour.

A Nightlife Experience for Connecting with Locals

At the heart of this tour is not just food and drink, but exposure to local culture. It's described as a night spent interacting with local people.

It's also noted that the locations, food and drinks, and schedule can be customized upon request. If you have preferences for the type of drinks or areas you'd like to visit, it's best to discuss this at the time of booking.

What to Check Before Booking

• Start time and duration (3 hours)
• Meeting point and how to connect with the guide
• Languages offered (English, Japanese)
• Group size
• What food and drinks are included in the price
• Whether additional orders are at your own expense
• Whether participants under 20 or pregnant guests can join
• Whether dietary restrictions or allergies can be accommodated
• Transportation options after the tour ends
• Cancellation and rescheduling policies

Since this is a nighttime tour involving alcohol, please do not plan to drive on the day of the tour. As the tour may end late, it's a good idea to confirm your route back to your accommodation in advance.

Summary

This is a 3-hour guided night tour that takes you through an izakaya in Kawaramachi, a sake bar in Kawaramachi, and a bar in Kiyamachi. It's a meet-up style group tour, with English and Japanese guidance available.

Storytelling at each stop and photo opportunities while strolling through the Kyoto area are included. It's noted that the locations, food and drinks, and schedule can be customized upon request.

The rating is 5.0 (216 reviews). Check the booking page for plan details and the meeting point.