6 Best Things to Do in Kyoto After Day Tour

Unless you have the budget to take Uber rides in between attractions around this Japanese city, you are most likely to walk when getting from one attraction to the next. Just wear your comfortable shoes, right? Kidding aside, fun in Kyoto does not end after your favorite temple closes. 

Following your day tour, there are lots of things to do in Kyoto, from relaxing at a Kyoto Lounge to maybe feeling like a celebrity experiencing the nightclubs, then the day pools again tomorrow, perhaps? These are the top picks of what to do after the day tours here.

1. Relax at a Kyoto Lounge

Hotels around the world, may they be luxury hotels or hostels, will surely have areas where you can sit around, tinker with your phone, and order a glass of tea. Take it differently here in Kyoto where most hotels have a seemingly mandatory Kyoto Lounge. 

There are also dedicated tourist lounges. These spaces are designed for you to relax after a tiring day of touring, without forgetting that them being special. These lounges provide guests with spaces for meeting and chatting, complete with fine interior designs. You can also take your time enjoying coffee, sweets, and other beverages. 

2. Watch Traditional Japanese Theatrical Performances

If you find yourself watching a theatre show in the morning or afternoon, you’re probably going to have your appointment in the evening. The best, most magical, and most unforgettable theatre shows happen at night. 

In Kyoto, another way to relax after a day tour is to watch theatrical performances. There are lots of choices, from the samurai sword show that starts at around 5 p.m. to the non-verbal theatre show that happens after the evening, to traditional costume shows that start at around 6 p.m.

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3. Enjoy Your Kaiseki Dinner

Who says day tours in Kyoto end after sunset? This tour that happens from the late afternoon to the evening will have you stepping into the enchanting world of old Kyoto, immersing yourself into the magic of Gion, and finding solace amidst flickering lanterns to life, casting a glow over cobblestone streets lined with centuries-old teahouses after this walk is a sumptuous kaiseki dinner that awaits you.

4. Take a Stroll Along Kawa River

The Kawa River in Kyoto is the river that separates the Gion District from downtown. It is a magical, beautiful place to relax and enjoy the scenery, as well as people-watch. Be sure to have your cameras ready.

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5. Experience Fushimi Inari Shrine at Night

Most temples in Kyoto and around Japan are closed at night, but maybe not the most iconic ones. The Fushimi Inari Shrine, that mountainside Shinto shrine that dates back to the 700s featuring a pathway with hundreds of traditional gates, as if the floating torii gate in Hiroshima has been duplicated, offers tourists a whole new different perspective when the night arrives. Experience this shrine beautifully lit at night. The gates create a unique and mysterious atmosphere. 

6. Dance the Night Away at Kyoto’s Clubs

There’s no such thing as tiring when nightclubs are waving at you after your day tour in Kyoto. Do you answer this call? Of course!

With Kyoto’s traditional, historic vibe, it would be difficult to imagine it coming alive at night with its clubs, but Kyoto’s nightlife scene is to never forget. Whether you’re looking for upscale clubs or low-key ones at the Kiyamachi and Pontocho districts, they have something for you. 

If you’re willing to explore around, you can evening find cozier versions where you can sit back and relax with cocktails, shots of sake, or even sing karaoke. 

The best nightclubs in Kyoto are Kitsune Kyoto, World Kyoto, and Babel Kyoto, all international clubs. Be sure to smize and start a conversation with other people. 

Sure, it will be very unusual for a tourist to wear something fashionable and go out of their hotel after day tours and after dinner, but it’s still better to be obsessed with travel than to obsess yourself over unscrupulous activities at night, isn’t it? 

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In Kyoto, there’s no such thing as sleeping way too early. It’s not like you’re going to attend a class the following morning, is it? So, change into your night outfits and experience Kyoto from the eyes of a nighttime reveler. 

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