Hideout KICK Kyoto(Speakeasy Cocktail Bar)
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
- Gion-Shijō Station · 6 min walk (Keihan Main Line)
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
Location
Japan, 〒605-0073 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Gionmachi Kitagawa, ３４７−９ サンシステム祇園ソーシャルビル2 階D号室 2FGionmachi Kitagawa, Kyoto
About
Hidden away on the second floor of a non-descript building in Gion, Hideout KICK is an intimate, welcoming speakeasy that feels like a secret refuge from Kyoto's busy streets. This cozy lounge is celebrated for its highly personalized hospitality, where skilled bartenders craft exceptional, bespoke cocktails tailored to your exact flavor preferences. Expect a relaxed, friendly atmosphere where both solo travelers and small groups can easily chat with the locals and staff.
What Japanese guides note
Hideout KICK Kyoto is located on the second floor of the Sun System Gion Social Building in Gionmachi Kitagawa, a multistory complex housing multiple private bars and dining lounges. Because there is no street-level storefront, visitors must enter the building's hallway and locate unit 2D. Navigating Gion's backstreets at night involves residential corridors and preserved machiya zones, where visitors are expected to enter indoor venues promptly rather than congregating in outdoor alleys.
Details from local sources
- Hideout KICK is situated in room 2D of the Sun System Gion Social Building, an entertainment commercial property constructed in October 1986. [source]
- The establishment is situated a six-minute walk from Exit 9 of Gion-Shijō Station. [source]
- Payment can be made using credit cards including Visa, Mastercard, and JCB, as well as digital platforms like PayPay, Alipay, and WeChat Pay. [source]
- The establishment operates with an English-speaking owner catering to both international visitors and local residents. [source]
Insider Tip
Look closely for the small 'KICK' sign on the building directory; it is easy to miss if you aren't actively searching for it.
Frequently asked
Where is Hideout KICK Kyoto located in Gion?
Hideout KICK Kyoto is located on the second floor of the Sun System Gion Social Building (サンシステム祇園ソーシャルビル 2F) in Gionmachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama Ward. The multi-tenant nightlife building sits in northern Gion between Shijo Street and the Shirakawa canal area, accessible by entering the central building elevator or stairwell.
Which train station is closest to Hideout KICK Kyoto?
The nearest railway station is Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line, approximately six to seven minutes away on foot from Exit 9. Visitors traveling on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Tozai Line can also reach the building from Sanjo Keihan Station or Higashiyama Station within an eight- to ten-minute walk.
What payment methods are accepted at Hideout KICK Kyoto?
The bar accepts major credit cards including Visa, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, and UnionPay. It also processes mobile QR code payments such as PayPay, Rakuten Pay, d-Barai, au PAY, Alipay, and WeChat Pay, allowing visitors without cash to settle bills electronically at the counter.
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