Journal

Stories for a better
night in Gion.

From enjoying a golf bar to Kyoto nightlife, dates, business entertainment, and after-parties—ideas for choosing a memorable evening.

Indoor simulation golf on a rainy-day date in Kyoto
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Kyoto rainy-day date for adults

Rainy-Day Date Activities in Kyoto

For couples who want a good rainy day in Kyoto: how to choose indoor activities around the crowds, the travel and the booking, and how to plan the evening.

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Simulation golf played indoors on a Kyoto evening
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Kyoto night golf

A Guide to Night Golf in Kyoto

Want to play golf after dark in Kyoto? The difference between an outdoor course and simulation golf, opening hours, prices, and what to check when booking.

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Golf clubs and rental equipment for an after-work visit in Kyoto
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Kyoto golf after work

After-Work Golf in Kyoto

Golf on the way home from work in Kyoto: coming empty-handed, what to wear, opening hours, short plans, and what to check about getting there.

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Simulation golf on an evening date in Gion
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Gion night date

A Night Date in Gion

An evening date in Gion: a short walk after dinner, a bar, an activity and a private room, combined into a plan that suits adults.

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A bar within walking distance of Kawaramachi for golf and cocktails
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Kawaramachi golf bar

Golf Bars near Kawaramachi

Looking for a golf bar near Kawaramachi? Widening the search to Gion-Shijo, and how to compare access, opening hours, facilities and price.

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Simulation golf on an evening in Gion
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Gion simulation golf

Simulation Golf in Gion

Looking for simulation golf in Gion? How to choose by purpose — practice, an after-party, business entertaining or a date — and what to confirm.

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A bar in Kyoto for golf and craft beer
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Kyoto bar with golf

Bars with Golf in Kyoto

Looking for a bar in Kyoto where you can play golf? How to compare the simulator, the rentals, the private rooms, the food and drink, and the price.

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Golf with a cocktail in hand at a golf bar in Kyoto
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Kyoto drink while playing golf

Golf & Drinks in Kyoto

Want a drink while you play golf in Kyoto? Choosing a golf bar, staying safe once you have been drinking, the price, and looking after the people with you.

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An indoor activity for adults, still open after the last train in Kyoto
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Kyoto after last train activities

Kyoto After the Last Train

Somewhere to go in Kyoto after the last train: choosing a late-opening venue, indoor activities, the cost, your luggage, and getting home safely.

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Golf and darts in Gion, from late night through to morning
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Gion open until morning

Gion Until Morning

Somewhere in Gion that stays open until morning: late trading, indoor activities, the cost, how to fill the hours until the first train, and what to watch.

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A bar counter in Gion, for a solo drink or an after-party late at night
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Gion late-night bar

Late-Night Bars in Gion

Looking for a late-opening bar in Gion? How to choose by purpose — drinking alone, an after-party, a private room, an activity bar — and the price.

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A private room in Kyoto with karaoke and simulation golf
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Kyoto private karaoke room

Private Karaoke Rooms in Kyoto

Looking for a private room with karaoke in Kyoto? Capacity, sound, free-flow drinks, activities and price — how to compare after-party venues.

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A fully private room with karaoke in Gion, for entertaining or an after-party
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Gion private karaoke room

Private Karaoke Rooms in Gion

Looking for a karaoke private room in Gion? The privacy, capacity, facilities, food, price and access that business entertaining and afters need.

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A fully private room in Kyoto for golf in privacy
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Kyoto private-room golf

Private-Room Golf in Kyoto

Looking for private-room golf in Kyoto? Fully private or semi-private, capacity, left-handed play, food and drink, price — what to compare before booking.

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A golf VIP room in Kyoto for business entertaining or an anniversary
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Kyoto golf VIP room

Golf VIP Rooms in Kyoto

Looking for a golf VIP room in Kyoto? How to compare the privacy, the capacity, the simulator, the karaoke, the catering and the price.

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A bar in Kyoto for darts and karaoke on a night out
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Kyoto darts karaoke bar

Darts & Karaoke Bars in Kyoto

Looking for a bar in Kyoto with darts and karaoke? What to compare in the facilities, the private rooms, the numbers, the free-flow drinks and the price.

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A calm bar in Kyoto for an after-party following business entertaining
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Kyoto business after-party

Business After-Parties in Kyoto

Looking for an after-party following business entertaining in Kyoto? Private rooms, the walk from dinner, your guest's tastes, timing, price and the bill.

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A bar in Gion for cocktails after dinner
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Gion after-dinner bar

Bars in Gion After Dinner

Looking for a bar in Gion after dinner? Seats, opening hours and price, by whether you are alone, entertaining, on a date or with a group.

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A golf bar in Gion for a group after-party
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Gion group bar

Group Bars in Gion

Looking for a bar in Gion that takes groups? Capacity, seating, private rooms, exclusive hire, free-flow drinks and price — an organiser's checklist.

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Indoor golf enjoyed by a group on a Kyoto evening
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Kyoto group night activities

Group Night Activities in Kyoto

Looking for a night out for a group in Kyoto? Golf, darts, karaoke — how to choose an indoor activity that works whatever the numbers and the experience.

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A bar in Kyoto that takes enquiries for small-group hire
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Kyoto small-group bar buyout

Small-Group Bar Buyouts in Kyoto

Looking to hire a bar in Kyoto for a small group? Minimum numbers, minimum spend, facilities, free-flow drinks, opening hours and cancellation terms.

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Cocktails and golf at an after-party in Gion
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Gion drinking-party after-party

After-Parties in Gion

Looking for an after-party in Gion once the drinks are over? Late opening, access, numbers, private rooms, activities and price.

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An indoor golf date for two on a Kyoto evening
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Kyoto indoor date at night

Indoor Night Dates in Kyoto

Looking for an indoor date in Kyoto at night? How to choose a grown-up venue that keeps out the rain and heat without losing the conversation.

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A birthday toast at a bar in Gion
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Gion birthday bar

Birthday Bars in Gion

Looking for a bar in Gion for a birthday? Private rooms, numbers, karaoke, activities, drinks, what you can bring, and the price.

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Indoor golf in the evening after sightseeing in Kyoto
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Kyoto night experiences

Night Experiences in Kyoto

Looking for something to do in Kyoto in the evening? Indoor activities after sightseeing or dinner, access, booking and dress.

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An indoor golf venue in Kyoto for a rainy evening
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Kyoto indoor spots at night

Indoor Night Spots in Kyoto

Looking for somewhere indoors in Kyoto at night? How to choose a venue for adults on a rainy evening, after dinner, or late.

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The counter at a golf bar, where guests who are not playing can settle in
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Golf bar non-player

Golf Bars for Non-Players

Coming to a golf bar without playing: how to spend the evening, the price, the seating, the bar, darts, karaoke, and what to say when booking.

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An evening over a drink at a bar counter in Gion, Kyoto
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Kyoto evening time to kill

Spare Evenings in Kyoto

How to fill an unexpected free evening in Kyoto: places easy to walk into alone, places for a few of you, and places open until the small hours.

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Cocktails on a Kyoto evening
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Kyoto nightlife

A Guide to Kyoto Nightlife

Kyoto nightlife by district: what Gion, Kiyamachi, Pontocho and Kawaramachi are like, how the evening changes by the hour, and what to know first.

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Raising champagne for a toast in Gion, Kyoto
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Gion wedding after-party

Wedding After-Parties in Gion

Choosing a venue for a wedding after-party in Gion: numbers, private hire, entertainment, collecting the contribution, and the move from the reception.

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The fully private VIP room with karaoke in Gion, Kyoto
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Kyoto late-night karaoke

Late-Night Karaoke in Kyoto

Choosing late-night karaoke in Kyoto: opening hours, how the pricing works, room size, how drinks are handled, and the wait for the first train.

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An indoor golf lounge open late into the night in Gion, Kyoto
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Gion opening hours at night

How Late Gion Stays Open

How late a Gion evening runs, hour by hour: when restaurants close, how to find a late-opening venue, the last train, and the hours until the first.

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An evening of darts indoors in Gion, Kyoto
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Kyoto rainy day activities adults

Rainy-Day Places in Kyoto

Where adults can spend a rainy day in Kyoto: choosing places that work entirely indoors, building a plan with less travel, and carrying on into the evening.

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An hour alone at a bar counter in Gion, Kyoto
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Kyoto solo bar

Drinking Alone in Kyoto

Drinking alone in Kyoto: how to tell which bars are easy to walk into, where to sit, what the bill is likely to be, and how long to stay.

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A woman swinging at indoor golf in Gion, Kyoto
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Kyoto golf for beginner women

Starting Golf in Kyoto

For women who want to take up golf in Kyoto: starting with indoor simulation golf, what to wear, the equipment, the cost, and who to go with.

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A year-end after-party with colleagues in Gion, Kyoto
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Kyoto year-end party after-party

Year-End After-Parties in Kyoto

Organising a year-end party after-party in Kyoto: reading the numbers, when to book, setting the contribution, the journey, and running the night.

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A toast at an after-party around Kawaramachi, Kyoto
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Kawaramachi after-party

After-Parties near Kawaramachi

An after-party venue in Kawaramachi: what opens up when you widen the search to Kiyamachi, Pontocho and Gion, and how to choose on numbers and hour.

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Clubs and shoes lent free of charge at a golf bar in Gion, Kyoto
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Kyoto golf bar prices

What a Golf Bar Costs in Kyoto

How golf bar pricing works in Kyoto: booth charges, per-person charges, rentals, drinks and service charges broken down, and how to compare plans.

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Standing alone at an indoor golf bay in Gion, Kyoto
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solo golf Kyoto

Playing Golf Alone in Kyoto

Want to play golf alone in Kyoto? Single bookings on a course versus indoor simulation golf: the price, the time, and finding a bay you can use without fuss.

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An indoor venue in Gion, reached from Kyoto Station for the evening
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Kyoto Station night out

A Night Out from Kyoto Station

Looking for a night out near Kyoto Station? The journey to Gion and Kawaramachi, the last train, where to leave luggage, and choosing somewhere indoors.

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Raising champagne on a Christmas evening in Gion, Kyoto
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Kyoto Christmas for adults

Christmas in Kyoto for Adults

Christmas in Kyoto as an adult: avoiding the busiest hours, when to book a private room, the second venue, and places that work for two or for a few.

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A bar counter to stop at after the last train in Kyoto
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missed last train Kyoto Station

Missed the Last Train in Kyoto

Missed the last train at Kyoto Station? How long until the first, choosing between a taxi and a hotel, finding somewhere open late, and staying safe.

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Rental clubs and shoes for indoor golf in Kyoto
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indoor golf Kyoto

Indoor Golf in Kyoto

Looking for indoor golf in Kyoto? Practice-focused venues versus golf bars with food and drink, compared on pricing, hours, company and the measurements.

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Darts on a New Year evening in Gion, Kyoto
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Kyoto new year holidays night

Kyoto Over the New Year

Evenings in Kyoto over the New Year: checking what is open when many places close, the busy days and the quiet ones, and somewhere indoors.

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An after-party in Kyoto, reached from Karasuma
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Karasuma after-party

After-Parties near Karasuma

Looking for an after-party venue in Karasuma? What opens up when you widen to Shijo, Kawaramachi and Gion, and how to choose on numbers and the hour.

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A toast at a New Year party after-party in Gion, Kyoto
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Kyoto new year party after-party

New Year After-Parties in Kyoto

Organising a New Year party after-party in Kyoto: when to book in January, reading the numbers, setting the contribution, and the move from dinner.

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Holding a club for the first time at indoor golf in Kyoto
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Kyoto golf lesson for beginners

Taking Up Golf in Kyoto

Taking up golf in Kyoto: trying indoors before signing up for lessons, the equipment, what it costs, and the order in which to decide whether to continue.

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A drink shared on a Valentine's evening in Gion, Kyoto
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Valentine’s Day in Kyoto for adults

Valentine’s Day in Kyoto

Valentine's Day in Kyoto as an adult: when the bookings go, avoiding the busiest hours, the second venue, and choosing a table for two.

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Checking golf clubs indoors before a first round
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golf first round preparation

Before Your First Round of Golf

Before your first round of golf: what you can check indoors, the few rules worth knowing, what to bring, and what to tell the people you are playing with.

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