
Guided tour · 3 hours
Kyoto: Geisha Dinner & Gion Cultural Walk
Immerse yourself in Kyoto’s vibrant geisha culture with a captivating tour featuring dinner and fascinating history.
Calcium House is a LGBTQ+ bar in Gion, Kyoto.
Editorially verified September 28, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: Cover runs about 5,000 yen, or 6,800 yen for an all you can drink plan.

Guided tour · 3 hours
Immerse yourself in Kyoto’s vibrant geisha culture with a captivating tour featuring dinner and fascinating history.

Guided tour · 3 hours
Embark on a guided food tour in Kyoto at night and experience the vibrant flavors of Gion and Shirakawa beneath the stars. Delve into Kyoto's rich tradition as you adm...

Guided tour · 3h 30m
Dive into Kyoto's night! Walk the lantern-lit streets of Gion and Pontocho with a local guide. Savor seasonal cuisine at a historic Machiya, taste local sake, and enjo...
Address: Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
P.M.SOUNDS is a vinyl listening bar down by Kiyamachi in Kyoto, playing jazz, city pop, rock and soul records on a curated turntable setup.
TipThe owner selects and plays every record personally; a whisky or craft beer pairs well with the sequence.
Jazz Spot Yamatoya is a Victorian styled jazz kissa in Kyoto Sakyo Ward, playing vinyl on vintage turntables since it first opened in 1970.
TipIt opens at noon and closes at 22:00; from 19:00 a 600 yen alcohol charge applies, and the doors stay shut on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
WORLD KYOTO is a basement nightclub in Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, open since July 2001, with a main floor styled on a hidden underground church.
TipClub events start at 22:00 with a door of about 1,000 yen including a drink; the MUSIC BAR POP room opens free from 20:00 most nights.
KITSUNE Kyoto is a two floor nightclub in Kiyamachi, Nakagyo Ward, drawing a young mixed crowd for hip-hop, R&B and open format sets nightly.
TipThe club is not a dedicated LGBTQ venue but occasionally hosts queer nights; check the schedule if that matters to you.
Live Spot RAG is a fifth-floor live house on Kiyamachi Sanjo in Kyoto's Nakagyo Ward, with ticketed jazz, funk, rock and acoustic shows most nights.
TipShows change nightly with their own doors and start times; check the venue's live schedule before buying a ticket.
K36 The Bar & Rooftop tops The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu, a former school building in Higashiyama-ku, with an open air terrace over the temple rooftops.
TipThe bar admits no one under 20 and asks for smart casual dress, no shorts, sandals or T-shirts; the hotel takes reservations except on listed event dates.