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Kyoto Local Eats & Secret Gion Bar Tour
About This Tour
Experience the magic of Kyoto at night like a true local! While Pontocho and Gion are famous for their beautiful lantern-lit streets, finding welcoming, authentic restaurants without a local guide can be very difficult. This casual walking and local eats tour removes the language barrier and takes you straight to the best hidden spots.
1. Hidden Izakayas & Bars: Skip the tourist traps. We will take you to two authentic local Izakayas and one secret bar tucked away in the narrow alleys of Kyoto.
2. Authentic Kyoto Cuisine: Taste local specialties you won't easily find elsewhere, such as "Obanzai" (Kyoto home-style cooking), "Yuba" (delicate tofu skin), and classic comfort foods, all explained by your guide.
3. Premium Kyoto Sake: Kyoto is famous for its pure water and incredible sake. Enjoy fantastic sake pairings with your meals.
4. Magical Night Stroll: Safely explore the historic, atmospheric streets of Pontocho and Gion with an local expert!
1. Hidden Izakayas & Bars: Skip the tourist traps. We will take you to two authentic local Izakayas and one secret bar tucked away in the narrow alleys of Kyoto.
2. Authentic Kyoto Cuisine: Taste local specialties you won't easily find elsewhere, such as "Obanzai" (Kyoto home-style cooking), "Yuba" (delicate tofu skin), and classic comfort foods, all explained by your guide.
3. Premium Kyoto Sake: Kyoto is famous for its pure water and incredible sake. Enjoy fantastic sake pairings with your meals.
4. Magical Night Stroll: Safely explore the historic, atmospheric streets of Pontocho and Gion with an local expert!
What's Included
✓ Included
- Walking Tour
- Hopping 3 local izakaya & bars with a local guide
- Photos during a tour
✗ Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
1
We will go to 2 local izakaya in “Pontocho”. “Pontocho” is one of Kyoto’s most famous traditional dining streets, known for its narrow alley, wooden buildings, and charming old atmosphere. You can feel Kyoto’s historic and romantic vibe while enjoying local food, Japanese sake, and a unique night out.
2
Kamogawa river runs through the heart of Kyoto. “Kamogawa” is loved by locals as a place to relax, enjoy the scenery, and feel the changing seasons. You can experience a peaceful local atmosphere while seeing a more everyday and charming side of Kyoto.
3
We will walk through “Gion”, Kyoto’s most famous geisha district and visit a hidden bar. “Gion” is known for its beautiful traditional streets, old teahouses, and elegant Kyoto atmosphere. You can enjoy local culture, historic scenery, and Kyoto's unique bar scens.
Good to Know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
- Anyone over 20 years old can join this tour.
- Food and drinks are not included in this tour. At each venue, your guide will recommend local Kyoto dishes, so we kindly ask that each guest order at least one food item and one drink at every stop.
- Please bring cash for payment. We split the check at 1st & 2nd venues, and any amount under 100 yen will be rounded up for easier payment processing. The third bar operates on a cash-on-delivery basis.
- Because most Japanese restaurants are not fully ready for providing vegetarian menus, limited choices of vegetarian foods in our tour is available.
- This tour could possibly visit places where smoking is not prohibited. Please note that we may not be able to change the tour venues in this case.
- You will not be able to join the tour, get a refund or reschedule if you are late for the tour and miss the group.
- Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.