Japan · FOOD TOURS IN KYOTO
Every Japan itinerary has one slot too few. These 13 food tours in Kyoto earn theirs, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes instead of an evening.
Explore Gion and Pontocho through nine-plus dishes, Kyoto history, and six sake tastings on this intimate three-and-a-half-hour food tour.
“Amazing tour with delicious food and drinks. J was very knowledgeable and kind. He taught us so much about Kyoto! It was great to have a local guide leading us to spots we wouldn’t have been able to find on our own.”
Taste 13 Kyoto dishes at four local eateries while walking lantern-lit Pontocho and Gion with an English-speaking guide.
“Food was great and a variety of dishes , quite a bit of walking between restaurants but all well worth visiting! Our host did his best to make sure we all enjoyed the experience! ( just note some restaurants you have to remove your shoes )”
Explore Kyoto’s Nishiki Market, local izakayas, seven tastings, sake, and Pontocho on a small-group evening food tour.
“Our guide, Sora, was absolutely amazing. He took us to some of his favorite spots in the city and ordered us so much food to try. You will be stuffed by the end of the night. Sora was very knowledgeable and we were able to ask a lot of quRead more”
Review of Kyoto’s 3-hour Gion and Pontocho food tour, with 13 Japanese dishes, sake, geisha culture, and a small group of eight.
“Tomoko was amazing. She is full of knowledge and helpful information. She took us to a shrine first and gave us great insight then on to a beautiful picture spot, before heading to two great restaurants for dinner and drinks. She was hospitable, full of knowledge, helpful, happy and so much fun. We would do this again if we came back and I was guaranteed Tomoko.”
Taste Kyoto specialties at Nishiki Market with a local guide, then explore shrines and shopping arcades in a small six-person group.
“Our guide was wonderful! Very informative & so kind. I would highly recommend this tour.”
Explore Kyoto’s Nishiki Market and Daimaru depachika with a local guide, tasting yuba, gyoza, tempura hamo, and Kyoto specialties for $42.
“Kats was a super guide. Born and bred in Kyoto and spent a year at uni in the states … his English was great. Answered all our foodie questions and we tasted bits and pieces as we wandered round. Took us down a few little alleys and off to a shrine. Gave us hints and tips where to go after the tour had finished. Thanks Jats!”
Explore Kyoto’s Nishiki Market with a local foodie, tasting regional treats, visiting a shrine, and learning the stories behind the food.
“Juliette was a great guide! She was open to answering any questions and had fantastic knowledge of Japan. Plus her food recommendations were spot on! Really enjoyable tour.”
Explore Kyoto’s Nishiki Market, taste local foods, and cook a personalized donburi meal in this private English-language food tour.
“Chia was a great guide and very knowledgeable about all the food at the market, we had a wonderful experience.”
Explore Gion by lantern light, sample Kyoto snacks, learn Maiko and Geiko traditions, and enjoy a ten-course kaiseki dinner.
“Sae was an excellent and extremely knowledgeable tour guide! She was the best one we had in our entire stay in Japan. She took us to some great spots for snacks and souvenirs and we saw beautiful scenery of Gion. We got to see a geisha and a maiko which was so lucky! I would definitely book another tour with her and recommend to friends and family.”
Explore Kyoto’s Pontocho and Gion Shirakawa with local food, drinks, stories, and small-group access for an atmospheric evening walk.
“Friendly enthusiastic guide with excellent local knowledge. They were also engaging and accommodating with us travelling with children. Enjoyed the food, the stories and company. Thoroughly enjoyable evening. Highly recommend the program and our guide.”
Taste nine Kyoto dishes and six sakes on a guided night walk through Gion and Pontocho, with dessert, local stories, and practical tips.
“Probably the best and the worse food I ever had on a GYG tour: first stop had an amazing dinner and second stop was quite bad”
Explore Kyoto’s Nishiki Market with a small group, tasting seasonal foods, Japanese tea, seafood, and local specialties with an English guide.
“I thoroughly enjoyed my time with our guide,Kohei. He was well prepared and very gracious as well as being and interesting person with international experiences. The only thing I thought he lacked was information and insights about the foods and products that a person like his mother, who shopped daily at the Nishiki Market, might have had”
Explore Kyoto’s food culture on a small-group walk through Rokkakudo, Yaoyaichi, Daimaru, and Nishiki Market with 6 to 10 tastings.
“Rikka was an absolutely great guide. We had a great experience in Kyoto, which I can recommend to everyone. The market is very crowded, but Rikka took us to her favorite stores and we were able to try a lot of small delicacies. She told us a lot about Kyoto and also showed us a hidden temple that we would never have found ourselves. Rikka is also happy to take photos and send them to you. All in all, you have a great complete program of culture, interesting information, great food and a super nice guide.”
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