Evening / Higashiyama / Izakaya
Night Walk Adventure & Hidden Izakaya
A quiet Kyoto evening through atmospheric streets, ending with sake and dinner at a hidden local izakaya.
About this evening
Kyoto is a different city after dark.
When the day-trip crowds leave, Higashiyama's lanes turn quiet, the lanterns come on, and Kyoto starts to feel like itself again. This small-group evening is a slow walk through that Kyoto — and it ends the way a good Kyoto evening should: at a hidden izakaya, with the chef's dishes and sake, in a room most travelers never find. Rated 4.91 by 34 guests on Airbnb.
Details
- Price
- ¥28,000 per guest (shown in your local currency on Airbnb)
- Duration
- About 4 hours — we part at the izakaya, so your evening can continue as long as you like
- When
- Usually Fridays, starting at 6:30 PM
- Meeting point
- In front of the Takashimaya Kyoto information counter
- Best for
- Couples, solo travelers, small adult groups
- Style
- Small group, ages 20+
What we'll do
- Wander the historic Higashiyama district as evening settles and the lanterns come on
- Take the quiet lanes and temple gates that day-trippers miss after dark
- Hear the stories of the neighborhood — everyday Kyoto, not just the postcard version
- Finish at a hidden local izakaya for the chef's dishes and sake in a cozy, relaxed room
- Part ways at the izakaya — stay on and enjoy the rest of your night
Guest voices
What guests say about this evening
Excerpts from Airbnb reviews, as of June 2026.
Night Walk & Hidden Izakaya
“Kumiko was a wonderful host who expertly guided us through the historic Higashiyama district… The izakaya experience we had afterward was cozy and relaxed, and the food and sake were amazing. Highly recommended!”
Night Walk & Hidden Izakaya
“This was without doubt one of the absolute highlights of our time in Japan… We really felt like we experienced a slice of real life in Kyoto. I can’t recommend this highly enough.”
Good to know
Before you book
Is there an age requirement?
Yes, this tour is for guests aged 20 and over, as the evening includes sake.
I don't drink alcohol — can I still join?
Of course. The izakaya has non-alcoholic options, and the evening is as much about the streets, the food, and the atmosphere as the sake.
When does the evening end?
The tour lasts about 4 hours and we part at the izakaya, so your evening can continue as long as you like.
What should I wear?
Comfortable walking shoes. The pace is easy and unhurried — this is a stroll, not a hike.
Spend one Kyoto evening the local way.
Check available Fridays on Airbnb, or send an inquiry for a private date.