Japan · FOOD TOURS IN KYOTO
Every Japan itinerary has one slot too few. These 15 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 15 Kyoto dishes across Gion, from yakitori and tonkatsu to sushi and tempura, with a local guide and two drinks included.
“Misaki was warm, enthusiastic, and incredibly fluent in both Japanese and English—her international experience really showed. She kept us updated early via WhatsApp, and the tour operator also communicated clearly through the Viator aRead more”
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.”
Review of Kyoto’s private 10-tasting food tour, with Nishiki Market, local guides, flexible food choices, price, and practical booking advice.
“The whole experience was excellent. Our guide Ted was extremely friendly and knowledgeable and the food was amazing. All around an awesome food tour!”
Taste Kyoto through wagyu sushi, yuba tofu, mochi, sake, and more on a small-group walk from Karasuma to Gion.
“Food was just okay. Guide didn’t have a food background and was soft spoken with okay English. For the price we expected more.”
Taste 13 Japanese dishes while exploring Gion, Yasaka Shrine, and Pontocho on a small-group Kyoto food walk.
“You meet withbyour guide, walk to a temple and then to 2 rrstaurants. When you eatba set menu of about 13 traditional japanese dishes. The guide was very knwledgeable and apoke excellent english. Highly reccomended!”
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.”
Walk Kyoto’s Kamo River and Gion with a local guide, taste Kyoto treats, then enjoy a 10-course kaiseki dinner with drinks.
“Excellent tour. Very accommodating with food allergies. Our guid was very informative. Made the evening very fun.”
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.”
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