Evening activities in Kyoto suit anyone who wants to make good use of the hours once the daytime sightseeing is done.
An indoor venue that is easy to reach and takes you empty-handed slots into the plan even in what you wore sightseeing.
Choose something you can manage after a day out
After a day on your feet, something you can sit down between turns for is safer than an activity that keeps you standing.
With golf or darts, a short game lets even a beginner go at their own pace.
Look at the rentals and what to wear
If the equipment can be borrowed, there is no need to carry specialist kit around on a trip.
Clothes you can move in are the basis, but where shoes are lent, dress shoes or heels are no obstacle to arriving.
Check the distance from the station and from dinner
An activity after sightseeing is easiest to plan when it is walkable from where you eat or from the station.
Check the last admission and the last train, and for a late finish have a taxi or another way home ready.
- The equipment needed
- What to wear
- The distance from the station
- Last admission
Keep the booking and the price clear
Fix your numbers, the start time and how long you want, then check the total including equipment charges, rentals and refreshments.
For a private room, or at the weekend, check availability early.
Empty-handed evening golf in Gion
At Gion Country Club, clubs, gloves and shoes are lent free of charge, and you can play courses from around the world.
It is three minutes on foot from Gion-Shijo Station. After sightseeing or dinner, beginners can enjoy it from a short session.
Frequently asked questions
Can I try golf in what I wore sightseeing?
As long as you can move in it, yes. Changing into stable shoes is safer.
Is it all right if I have no golf equipment while travelling?
Where the venue has rentals, you can come empty-handed.
Can I book an evening activity on the day?
Sometimes, if there is space, but for a private room or a group we would recommend booking ahead.
