Kyoto Standing Bar Tour
As a passionate foodie fluent in Japanese, I love dining out and can guide you around the most local bars in downtown Kyoto, as well as explain the cultural background of the drinks. Japanese food can be intimidating. As a chef, I love talking about food and making it easy to understand for visitors
📍Meeting point: Meet in front of Louis Vuitton shop on Shijo-dori street (south side). There will be a bus stop nearby for reference (Shijo Takakura bus stop).
As a passionate foodie fluent in Japanese, I love dining out and can guide you around the most local bars in downtown Kyoto, as well as explain the cultural background of the drinks. Japanese food can be intimidating. As a chef, I love talking about food and making it easy to understand for visitors. Note, reservations cannot be made at standing bars, so venues may change depending on availability.
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What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 45 minThis a local standing bar which is spacious and a great place to start. Enjoy various Japanese tapas (small dishes) such as karaage fried chicken, grilled fish, and other seasonal delights. (Venue may change due to availability)
Stop 2
⏱ 45 minThis is a small sake-centered standing bar which only opened in early 2025. Enjoy sake flights to taste locally-made Kyoto sake. Sake can be selected to your liking. (Venue may change due to availability)
Stop 3
⏱ 50 minOpened in October 2025, this is a sleek standing bar that specializes in soba (buckwheat) noodles made in Kyoto, along with sake from all over Japan. Beer and Shochu also available. Water is provided but no soft drinks are sold. (Venue may change due to availability)
What’s Included
- ✓Snacks
- ✓Alcoholic beverages
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
Additional Info
- 🚇Public transportation options are available nearby
- 🦴Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- 🤰Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- ❤️Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 🚶Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •Not recommended for children or teenagers under 20
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$78.31