Japan · EVENING EXPERIENCES
The 15 best evening experiences you can book today, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is at the top for a reason. Start there.
Explore Gion after dark on a small-group Kyoto walk covering geisha culture, shrines, a lit pagoda, and quiet lanes for $24.
“Great explanations, very kind guide, wonderful walk and night sight seeing”
Walk Gion at night with an English-speaking guide, learn geiko and maiko customs, and see Kyoto’s famous streets for $21.
“Mie was a brilliant guide. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend.”
Explore Gion and Pontocho over nine-plus dishes, six sake tastings, and three hours of local food, history, and backstreet Kyoto.
“J is a great tour guide! He is super knowledgeable about Kyoto, especially the Gieko districts and the local architecture. He provided great recommendations and conversation. He was the reason the tour was really fun! Thanks, J!”
Sample omakase sushi, A5 Wagyu, dessert, and Shinjuku nightlife on a friendly three-hour small-group food tour.
“This tour exceeded our expectations by far! Our guide was incredible, personal, and knowledgeable. We saw more than just to food and learned a lot. The food was incredible. Sushi back home just won't be the same.”
Explore Namba after dark with a local guide, three izakaya stops, Osaka food, Japanese drinks, hidden alleys, and optional karaoke.
“Fabulous guide..we meet great people from other countries. Mimi was very friendly and took us to 3 great places.”
Explore Kyoto’s Gion at night on a three-hour small-group walk with temples, Hanamikoji Street, local stories, and a chance to spot maiko.
“Definitely worth it. Our tour guide Jasmine was very polite and professional. She was able to interact with the group and had us really connected. This tour is a must do when in Kyoto!”
See Tokyo’s Daikoku car culture at night, with Rainbow Bridge views, APIT Autobacs, Tatsumi PA, and expert local guides.
“Jason is an amazing host in the rx7! He’s is super nice, very detailed with his explanations throughout the tour! Me and my girl had an amazing time and would definitely like to have him again in our next tour! Thank you Jason!”
Walk Kyoto’s bamboo forest after dark with ghost stories, true crime, a drink, and a solo night walk in a small group.
“It is light hearted and fun but just creepy enough to be memorable. My son and I loved it It was also very cool to get some background and see the forest when it’s less busy”
Explore Kyoto’s Pontocho backstreets with a local guide, three izakayas, dinner-sized dishes, Kyoto sake, and three drinks.
“This tour was so much fun! Our tour guide Josh was hilarious whilst informative and engaging. Food was very good, drinks better albeit dangerous ;) Josh told us a lot about Japan, Japanese people and how they view food and drink, GeikRead more”
Walk Gion by night, visit Yasaka Shrine, and share Kyoto dishes and drinks at two local restaurants with a small group guide.
“Diogo was an excellent guide, explaining all about the area and also the food we were eating. Beware not to overeat too much at the first place as there is much more excellent food to come. Very enjoyable evening, recommend it”
Tokyo night food tour with monjayaki, yakitori, wagashi, two drinks, subway rides, and a small group led by a local guide.
“Interesting cooking monjo on the grill. New taste treat. Enjoyed seeing the dept store. Grilled meat at last place underdone for our taste.”
Ride a JDM sports car through Tokyo at night, visit Daikoku PA and A PIT Autobacs, and see Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower.
“Excellent experience, Dilan was an outstanding host and driver, highly recommend this experience for anyone looking for a unique night in Tokyo!”
Explore Kyoto’s Gion by night with an English-speaking guide, quiet lanes, geiko and maiko culture, and Shirakawa’s movie-famous scenery.
“Our guide was the most experienced and knowledgeable when it comes to Gion and Geiko Maiko and their life and history which is amazing. Mia was very sweet and seemed to know what she is talking about. I was so mesmerized by her stories I signed up for a private dinner with Maiko San the very next day.”
Watch a dramatic samurai performance at Tokyo’s Kanda Myojin Shrine with drinks, optional dinner, and cast photos after the show.
“Very entertaining show, excellent performance by the casts. Overall really great production! Food was basic but delicious, service were also great. Highly recommend this show to everyone, adults and older children (our kids, 10 & 12 years old enjoyed the show very much).”
Taste Kyoto through Nishiki Market, obanzai, izakaya dishes, sake, and local stories on an intimate three-and-a-half-hour evening tour.
“We had Chikako and her trainee, and it was one of the highlights of our Kyoto trip! We had an amazing experience, and highly, highly recommend this food tour! We never would’ve tried some of the different types of food, sake, and restauraRead more”
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