• Pontocho District - The plan includes visiting two local izakayas in “Pontocho,” one of Kyoto’s renowned traditional dining streets. Known for its narrow alleyways, wooden structures, and enchanting old-world charm, “Pontocho” offers a taste of Kyoto’s historic and romantic ambiance. Visitors can savor local cuisine, Japanese sake, and enjoy a distinctive night out.
• Kamogawa River - The Kamogawa River flows through the center of Kyoto and is cherished by locals as a spot to unwind, appreciate the scenery, and observe the changing seasons. It provides an opportunity to experience a tranquil local atmosphere and witness a more everyday, charming side of Kyoto.
• Gion - The itinerary includes a stroll through “Gion,” Kyoto’s most famous geisha district, with a visit to a hidden bar. “Gion” is celebrated for its stunning traditional streets, historic teahouses, and sophisticated Kyoto ambiance. Visitors can immerse themselves in local culture, historic views, and Kyoto’s unique bar scene.

• Walking Tour
• Hopping 3 local izakaya & bars with a local guide
• Photos during a tour

• Food and drinks
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

Discover the enchanting allure of Kyoto at night just like a local! While Pontocho and Gion are renowned for their charming lantern-lit streets, locating welcoming, genuine restaurants without a local guide can be quite challenging. This relaxed walking and local dining tour eliminates the language barrier and guides you directly to the finest hidden gems.

1. Hidden Izakayas & Bars: Avoid the tourist traps. The tour will lead you to two genuine local Izakayas and a secret bar nestled in the narrow alleys of Kyoto.
2. Authentic Kyoto Cuisine: Savor local delicacies that are hard to 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 celebrated for its pure water and exceptional sake. Delight in fantastic sake pairings with your meals.
4. Magical Night Stroll: Safely wander through the historic, atmospheric streets of Pontocho and Gion with a local expert!

• 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.

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