Kyoto Nightlife Social Dining & Hidden Bars Tour- Gion & Pontocho
Overview
Immerse yourself in Kyoto's authentic culinary nightlife through a warm, social dining experience! Explore Pontocho and Gion without feeling like an outsider, sharing iconic dishes and memorable moments.
1. A Social Evening Across 3 Venues
• Stop 1: Savor traditional Obanzai dishes and local sake around a welcoming table in Pontocho
• Stop 2: Feel the local pulse at an authentic standing bar (Tachinomi), clinking glasses with friendly local guide
• Stop 3: Top off the night at a cozy Gion Karaoke Snack bar, enjoying retro Japanese hospitality, music, and laughter.
2. Enriching Local Insights: Uncover why Kyoto foods are so unique, how Gion's Maiko culture was born, and where locals truly spend their evenings.
3. Welcoming & Inclusive: Exclusively for ages 20+. Non-drinkers and vegans are warmly accommodated with food options. A safe, vibrant night out for all!
What's Included
- Dinner 10 kinds of Local bites & 3 Drinks
- Walking Tour from Pontocho and Gion area
- Photos during a tour
- Table charge of Gion Bar
- 3.5 hrs of a local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
Japan
〒605-0076 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Kawabatachō, 川端四条
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Pontocho District
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Kamogawa River (pass by)
Gion
50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (JST).
- Dinner. 10 kinds of Local bites & 3 Drinks.
- Walking Tour from Pontocho and Gion area.
- Photos during a tour.
- Table charge of Gion Bar.
- 3.5 hrs of a local guide.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
The minimum age to participate is 20..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Kyoto Nightlife Social Dining & Hidden Bars Tour- Gion & Pontocho is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Kyoto Nightlife Social Dining & Hidden Bars Tour- Gion & Pontocho will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Dinner10 kinds of Local bites & 3 Drinks
- Walking Tour from Pontocho and Gion area
- Photos during a tour
- Table charge of Gion Bar
- 3.5 hrs of a local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
