The 3 Bar Crawls in Kyoto Most Visitors Pick

1.Kyoto Bar Hopping Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 613 reviews · from $105Our pick

Spend about three hours walking Kyoto’s Pontocho or Kiyamachi backstreets with a MagicalTrip guide, stopping at three local izakaya and bars. The $105.42 price includes three to four drinks, three to four dishes, and tour photos. Guides such as Yumi, Noriko, and Josh have led memorable outings, though the guide and venues can vary.

“This is a fun experience with a knowledgeable guide. Plenty of food (light meals) and drinks to try. All three locations were nice and varied. Our guide was awesome! I even got a Japanese name.”

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2.Bar Hopping Tour in Pontocho Alley at Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 3h 30m · from $120

Meet your English-speaking guide at Gion Shijo Station, then spend 3.5 hours around Pontocho and Kiyamachi, visiting three local bars for Japanese drinks and 3 to 4 dishes. The small group is limited to six. Guides have included Miku, J, and Hide, though you cannot count on a particular guide.

“The tour was great and Miku, our guide was lovely. She took us to unique spots and had everything reserved/pre-arranged. It was a good way to get to learn the area on our first night in Kyoto and it included a lot of drinks and food, definitely worth the money.”

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3.Bar Hopping Private Tour in Kyoto(WAKUWAKU area)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $52Best value

Join Kyoto guide Takeshi for a private, three-hour evening of local bar hopping, with stops planned around a standing bar, a Japanese-style pub, and a whisky bar. The tour starts and ends at McDonald’s Shijo-Omiya, begins at 7 pm, and is limited to your group of up to four. Food and drinks cost extra.

“We loved exploring the small bars while we would never consider to enter on our own. Our host was very friendly and clearly enjoyed sharing his city with us. For a sense of how locals eat and drink we highly recommend this tour!”

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