Kyoto tomorrow night

What is on in Kyoto tonight and what is still open, in time order. Events come from official sources; opening hours come from each place’s own site or from platforms such as Google Maps and Tabelog, so check before you go.

Before you go
  • Temple grounds are dark at night with slippery stone steps. Last entry 21:30. Allow extra time during illumination period.
  • Outdoor night event on stone paths that can be slippery. Last entry 21:00. Watch your step in crowds; use public transport.

See Kyoto at night1

  • 18:30–21:00

    Ninna-ji Temple Autumn Night Viewing

    Festivals & ritesNinna-jiUkyofrom ¥2,800No booking

    On Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from October 24 to December 13, 2026…

Dinner1

Drinks10

  • Open until 22:00

    GION BAR M16

    DrinksBarGion¥¥English OK

    A 14-seat bar up a Gion alley, with a fireplace, Tiffany lamps and quiet jazz.

  • Opens 17:00

    Beer Komachi

    DrinksIzakayaHigashiyama¥¥English OK

    A craft-beer bar near Yasaka Shrine.

  • Open until 00:00

    Man in the Moon Kyoto Station Pub

    DrinksBarKyoto Station¥¥English OK

    An Irish pub under the Kyoto Station tracks, open since 2008 and open from noon.

  • Open until 00:00

    Stand-bar Reverse

    DrinksIzakayaMinami¥English OK

    A small standing-bar eatery in Nishi-Kujo with well-liked sashimi and stewed beef tendon…

  • Open until 00:00

    Man in the Moon Gion

    DrinksBarGion¥¥English OK

    An Irish pub in the heart of Gion with no service charge and an English menu…

  • Open until 00:00

    K36 The Bar & Rooftop

    DrinksBarHigashiyama / Kiyomizu¥¥¥English OK

    A rooftop bar on the 4th floor of a hotel on the Kiyomizu hillside…

  • Open until 00:00

    Pig & Whistle

    DrinksBarSanjo¥English OK

    A British pub open since 1986: about ten draught beers…

  • Open until 01:00

    Dublin

    DrinksBarKiyamachi / Oike¥¥English OK

    An Irish pub and restaurant next to Shiyakusho-mae station, known for Guinness…

  • Opens 17:00

    Bar Rocking Chair

    DrinksBarKawaramachi¥¥¥English OK

    A classic cocktail bar tucked down a Gokomachi-dori side lane, run by its owner-bartender.

  • Opens 20:00

    L'Escamoteur

    DrinksBarKawaramachi¥¥¥English OK

    A magic-themed cocktail bar where the bartender serves drinks with conjuring tricks…

Shows & experiences5

  • 16:30

    Sagano Romantic Train: Train of Light Illusions

    ExperiencesSagano Romantic TrainUkyofrom ¥880Book ahead

    From October 24 to December 29, 2026 (no service December 16)…

  • 17:00–22:00

    Kodai-ji Autumn Special Night Viewing

    ExperiencesKodai-jiHigashiyamafrom ¥800

    Kodai-ji Temple's 2026 autumn nighttime viewing runs October 23 to December 13…

  • 18:00–21:00

    Kyoto Rooftop Halloween Party

    ExperiencesOM Sky TerraceShimogyofrom ¥3,000Book ahead

    On Sunday, October 25, 2026, 18:00–21:00, WhyNot!?

  • 18:00–21:00

    Arashiyama Bamboo Light-Up

    ExperiencesChikurin no Komichi (Bamboo Path), ArashiyamaUkyofrom ¥1,500

    From 30 September to 8 November 2026, nightly 18:00–21:00 (last entry 20:40)…

  • 18:00–22:00

    NAKED meets Nijo Castle 2026

    OtherNijo-jo CastleNakagyofrom ¥2,000

    From October 23 to December 5, 2026, UNESCO-listed Nijo Castle hosts a nighttime…

Music & clubs9

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