Cocktail bars in Kyoto
If cocktails are the plan in Kyoto, start here: 12 cocktail bars listed locally, sorted by what drinkers actually say. Pair two or three of these and you have a full day sorted in Kyoto.
Cocktail bars in Kyoto
Cocktail bars and speakeasies around Kyoto, best-reviewed first. The good ones reward sitting at the bar. Bartenders remember regulars — introduce yourself and tip well.
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Drinking cocktails in Kyoto
- The best seat in any cocktail bar in Kyoto is at the bar itself — you get the show and the bartender's recommendations.
- Speakeasy-style spots often hide the entrance and skip the sign. Check the address carefully before you go.
- Cocktail prices in Kyoto vary wildly by neighborhood; hotel bars charge the premium, side-street spots often pour better for less.
About Kyoto
Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan (coordinates 35.01, 135.77, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).
Everything listed for Kyoto is a real Google Places venue with ratings and review counts. Dayfari never invents a venue and never sells placement.
More cocktail bars nearby
If Kyoto itself is thin on this one, these nearby towns have their own guides:
- Cocktail bars in Osaka (43 km away)
- Cocktail bars in Kobe (63 km away)
- Cocktail bars in Nagoya (103 km away)
Common questions
Where do these Kyoto cocktail bar listings come from?
Google Places listings for Kyoto with ratings and review counts. Sorted by reviews — Dayfari sells no placements.
What is the difference between a cocktail bar and a speakeasy in Kyoto?
Mostly vibe and secrecy: speakeasies lean hidden entrances and classic cocktails, cocktail bars lean open rooms and creative menus. Both are listed here.
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