Kyoto Private Night Tour: from Gion district to old Pontocho, 4 hours

Join one of our hosts to explore Kyoto after dark. Amble through the wooden alleyways of historic Gion and see the picturesque streets of old Pontocho. Discover sacred shrines hidden in cosmopolitan shopping areas and share small dishes and beers with your host in a traditional izakaya or tachinomiya (standing bar). Kyoto after dark is more a feeling than a place, and with your host by your side, you’ll tap right into that.

Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Kodai-ji Temple, 526 Shimokawaramachi, Higashiyama, Kyoto 605-0825 Kyoto Prefecture

Enjoy the sunset from Kodai-Ji

IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

Pass By: Pontocho, BetweenKamogawa and Kiyamachi-dori, Nakagyo, Kyoto Kyoto Prefecture

See the picturesque streets of old Pontocho

Pass By: Kyoto Station Building, Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8212 Kyoto Prefecture

Stroll along the skyway walk atop the impressive Kyoto station

IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

Pass By: Gionmachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0001 Kyoto Prefecture

Explore the wooden alleyways of Gion

Pass By: Kamogawa River, Kyoto Kyoto Prefecture

Have a twilight picnic at the Kamogawa river

IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

Pass By: Gionmachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0001 Kyoto Prefecture

Explore the historic geisha district with a local for a culturally immersive experience

Pass By: Shinbashi Dori, Gion, Higashiyama, Kyoto Kyoto Prefecture

Here extravagant restaurants and hostess clubs keep the wealthy amused. Stop by if you wish!

Pass By: Gion Corner, 570-2 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku Yasaka Hall, Kyoto 605-0074 Kyoto Prefecture

If this is your thing, watch a show featuring several of Kyoto’s performing arts, belt out a song at BARCODE karaoke bar, or grab a draft beer at a dimly-lit izakaya while your local insider shares the city’s secrets.

Pass By: Hanamikoji Street, Higashiyama, Kyoto Kyoto Prefecture

This is the main street passing straight through the centre of Gion, lined with bars, izakaya, teahouses, temples, and shrines.

Pass By: Kiyamachi　Street, Ishiyacho Zaimokucho, Nakagyo, Kyoto 604-8002 Kyoto Prefecture

Very pretty and serene during any season. Lots of bars and food places here.