Highlights
- Explore three distinct drinking spots across Arashiyama with a local guide leading the way.
- All venues are listed on Tabelog and priced at 3,000 yen or under per person.
- Walk between bars entirely on foot, moving through Arashiyama’s riverside and lantern-lit back streets.
- Discover locally favored izakayas and casual bars away from the main tourist path.
- Cover three venues across a three-hour evening of guided bar hopping in Kyoto.
What to Expect
You arrive in Arashiyama, one of Kyoto’s most storied districts, where the Oi River runs alongside bamboo-shaded streets and the atmosphere shifts noticeably after dark. As the crowds from the day thin out, a different side of the area opens up — one shaped more by neighborhood regulars than sightseers. Your guide meets you here and sets the tone for the evening, orienting you to the local bar scene before the first stop.
From there, you move on foot between three separate venues, each within walking distance of the last. At each stop, you order drinks and food independently, settling your tab directly with the bar before moving on. The pacing gives you time to settle into each place rather than rush through it, and your guide helps bridge any language gap while pointing out what’s worth ordering.
By the end of the three hours, you will have drunk your way through three distinct local spots, each with its own character and crowd. The evening closes with a fuller picture of how Arashiyama’s bar scene actually operates — not as a tourist circuit, but as a string of small, unpretentious places where locals genuinely drink.
Important Information
- Additional food and drink costs are paid directly at each venue and are not included in the tour price.
- All venues are listed on Tabelog and individually priced at 3,000 yen or under per person.
- A basic level of Japanese is not required; your guide assists with ordering and communication throughout.
- Cancellation conditions apply — review the booking policy before confirming your reservation.
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, as all three venues are reached on foot.
- Meeting point details will be confirmed after booking.
Map
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