Sightseeing in Kyoto can leave you unsure what to do once the temples and shrines close for the day.
After dinner, combining an evening walk and a bar with an indoor activity you can do as a couple or a group stretches the Kyoto night out.
Decide what the evening is for first
Quietly taking in the view, keeping a conversation going, or moving about: each points to a different place.
Check the ages of the people with you, how tired they are, and whether they are drinking, and build a plan nobody has to push through.
Combine a walk with something indoors
A short walk around Gion or the Kamo River, then a move indoors, keeps the plan steady whatever the weather.
Golf, darts and karaoke are all easy to enjoy from sixty minutes after dinner.
Check the journey and the opening hours
At night, last admission and closing time differ from venue to venue. Check the walk from the station and the last train too.
If you are staying out late, share the taxi rank and the route back to your accommodation with the people you are with.
- Last admission
- The distance from the station
- The last train
- How to get home late
Prepare so that not booking does not catch you out
Private rooms at the weekend and the popular hours do fill up. Once you know your numbers and the start time, book.
If you are stopping mid-sightseeing, check whether you can come empty-handed and where bags can go.
Night golf after dinner in Gion
Gion Country Club is three minutes on foot from Gion-Shijo Station, with golf, darts, a bar and karaoke in a private room.
The rentals are free. From a short stop to the small hours, we work around when your dinner ends and how many you are.
Frequently asked questions
Is there anything to do in Kyoto after dinner?
Indoor golf, darts and the like stay open late. Check the last admission.
Should we book for an evening in Kyoto?
For weekends, private rooms and groups, we would recommend it.
What should we check if we are out past the last train?
The opening hours, taxis, the route to your accommodation, and a safe way home.
