What to do and see in Kyoto, Kinki: The Best Nightlife

May 3, 2022 Vergie Nakamoto

The shrines and temples of Kyoto offer a rare link between modern life in the city and its very ancient past. The Shimogamo Shrine dates to the 6th century and seems suspended in time, its serenity and spiritual power still palpable. Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, then see the life-sized Thousand Armed Kannon statues of Sanjūsangen-dō. Enjoy traditional geisha performances, then savor a tranquil meal at a restaurant overlooking the Kamo River.
Restaurants in Kyoto

1. Bar Cordon Noir

121 Ishiyacho, Nakagyo-ku Matsushimaya Bldg.3F, Kyoto 604-8002 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-212-3288 http://bar-navi.suntory.co.jp/shop/0752123288
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5.0 based on 18 reviews

Bar Cordon Noir

2. Drink Kyoto

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5.0 based on 26 reviews

Drink Kyoto

Join us for a night walk through a selection of our favorite small bars, pubs and izakaya that you wouldn't otherwise find! We'll start with an initial drink, followed by a delicious izakaya-style dinner. After that we'll guide you on a backstreet walking tour, stopping for drinks at variety of small, authentic bars!

3. Magical Trip

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5.0 based on 753 reviews

Magical Trip

MagicalTrip offers various "small-group" experience-based tours led by Kyoto locals, such as bar-hopping featuring local drinking holes to food walking tours. We have local tours in major cities in Japan, Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima. Visit our official website for more detailed information on our local guides! Get insights into real local lifestyle!

4. みやこLab株式会社

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5.0 based on 3 reviews

みやこLab株式会社

With the keywords of art culture, craftsmanship, food culture, We are planning and coordinating special experiences and services in Kyoto. High-end customers, families, MICE etc. according to customer's request We will make a special travel proposal.

5. L'Escamoteur Bar

138-9 Saisekidori, Shijosagaru, Saitocho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8012 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-708-8511 https://www.facebook.com/pages/L-Escamoteur/1392735951033939?sk=timeline
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5.0 based on 234 reviews

L'Escamoteur Bar

Vintage Cocktails, Old-Time Atmosphere, Magic House, Elixirs and Mystery. Are you ready to take a step into the unknown?!

Reviewed By gracecyl - Singapore, Singapore

My boyfriend and I absolutely enjoyed our time here at L’escomoteur. Seriously the ambience and setting is FANTASTIC!! All the tools and props are wonderfully curated to fit the intended aesthetics of this magical bar. The cocktail menu was insane. Very thoughtfully crafted with interesting ingredients you never thought would go well together to give multi-dimensional drinks that was so full of depth and flavour. We both had 6 drinks in total and we would have more if we didn’t spend our dinner time queuing and had to rush off before all the other restaurants closed for dinner. This place is such a gem and I would HIGHLY recommend this to anyone coming to Kyoto!!! Please. This is absolutely one of the highlights of my entire Japan trip. Thank you Christophe!

6. SURFDISCO

97 Shincho, Nishikiyamachi Shijo Agaru, Shimogyo-Ku Imagium Bldg 8F, Kyoto 606-8357 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-212-1173 [email protected] http://www.surfdisco.jp
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5.0 based on 30 reviews

SURFDISCO

7. Concrete Bar

184 Kiyamachidori-Sanjosagaru-Zaimokucho, Nakagyo-Ku Miyako Kaikan 1F, Kyoto 604-8017 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-212-7970 http://www.doctor-kyoto.jp/concretebar/access.html
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Concrete Bar

8. The Hotaru

179 Zaimokucho Kiyacho-Dori, Nakagyo-Ku 6F FS Kiyacho Bldg, Kyoto 604-8017 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-212-8558 [email protected] http://iflyer.tv/TheHotaru/
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

The Hotaru

9. Hangobar

347 Giommachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama-Ku 201 2F Fuki-Bldg. 201 2F, Kyoto 605-0073 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-748-1818
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Hangobar

10. Bar Out Loop Way

209-3 Nabeyacho Kiyamachidori Shijo Agaru, Nakagyo-ku Hotta Bldg. Kiyamachi 5F, Kyoto 604-8015 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-213-0160 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bar-Out-Loop-Way/165774556804443
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Bar Out Loop Way

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