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Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professionally trained and carefully selected to ensure quality and authenticity.
Experience Kyoto like a local on this all-in-one bar hopping walking tour in the backstreets of Pontocho. Your friendly guide will lead you to hidden izakayas—local taverns off the beaten path—offering a unique night out full of authentic experiences.
Taste a variety of drinks and traditional izakaya dishes, from yakitori and sashimi to crisp draft beer. Sake lovers can enjoy Kyoto-made sake at a standing bar while exploring the lively backstreets. This tour gives you the chance to enjoy Kyoto’s nightlife just like a local.
Operated by Magical Trip, a trusted local company with TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Gion Shijo Station, right outside of Exit 5, in front of Izumo no Okuni Statue. Your guide will be holding an orange board saying "Magical Trip".
Itinerary
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Gion (Pass by)
Meeting up at Gion Shijo Station in Kyoto
Admission ticket free -
1Pontocho District
Hop through 3 bars in Ponto-cho or Kiyamachi area
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
Kamogawa River (Pass by)
Kamogawa River
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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.
- 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.
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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.
- 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.
- Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
- 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.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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