Japan · FOOD TOURS IN KYOTO
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 food tours in Kyoto worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore Gion and Pontocho over nine-plus dishes, six sake tastings, and three hours of local food, history, and backstreet Kyoto.
“J is a great tour guide! He is super knowledgeable about Kyoto, especially the Gieko districts and the local architecture. He provided great recommendations and conversation. He was the reason the tour was really fun! Thanks, J!”
Taste 13 Kyoto specialties at four small eateries while walking lantern-lit Pontocho and Gion with an English-speaking local guide.
“Unfortunately, we did not love this tour. We thought all the food was very average and not exceptional at all. Our guide sounded very rehearsed and repetitive, like he was reading from a script it felt quite boring to be honest. Several meals wRead more”
Walk Kyoto’s Gion and Pontocho by night, tasting up to 13 Japanese dishes, sampling sake, and learning about geiko culture in a group of eight.
“We had a lovely guide who shared history and facts as we walked. We tried so many different and unique foods. it was a great experience.”
Taste 15 Kyoto dishes across Gion, from yakitori and tonkatsu to sushi and tempura, with a local guide and two drinks included.
“Fun night out trying great food with wonderful company! Leo was so personable and flexible! Grateful for his time and guidance.”
Taste 10 Kyoto specialties on a private three-hour walk through Nishiki Market, Gion, and nearby sights, with a flexible local guide.
“Eiji was a great guide of Nishiki Market and Gion, he was happy, flexible, well informed and made a fun day for us and our children.”
Taste Kyoto from Karasuma to Gion with Wagyu sushi, yuba tofu, mochi, sake, matcha, and a small-group guide.
“We had a great tour with our guide Yuma! He was very nice and friendly. We enjoyed walking through the market and trying different Japanese food. We started at a restaurant with pork katsu, then we went to the market and tried a variety Read more”
Taste up to 13 Japanese dishes while walking Kyoto’s Gion and Pontocho, with shrine visits, two drinks, and a local guide.
“I enjoyed the food tour in Gion, especially the variety of dishes we tried, and getting to know a local guide originally from Kyoto. Thank you!”
Explore Kyoto’s Nishiki Market and Daimaru Depachika with a local guide, tasting tofu skin, gyoza, tempura hamo, and sweets in two hours.
“Very Enjoyable tour, my daughter was so happy to gain more knowledge on Japanese food. We loved it so much that we actually went back to eat the same tou fu skin sushi that our guide introduced us the day before.”
Walk Kyoto’s Kamo River, Pontocho, and Gion before a 10-course kaiseki dinner with a local guide on this intimate evening tour.
“The tour and dinner exceeded our expectations in every way. If you have never been to Kyoto or Japan this tour is a great way to experience the local Gion area.”
Explore Kyoto’s Nishiki Market, taste pickles and sake, then cook a fresh donburi meal in a private English-language class.
“We each could choose a different dish. The guide explained everything on the market, and there was time for special requests.”
Explore Gion by lantern light, taste Kyoto specialties, and enjoy a 10-course kaiseki dinner with an English-speaking guide.
“What an awesome food tour in this new and upcoming neighborhood of Azabujuban. All the food items we had was loved by all the adults as well as kids. Ellen and her two guide partners were super patient and explained things without rushing. This was our 6th food tour in Japan this trip and it was everyone in our group's favorite!!!”
Explore Kyoto’s Pontocho and Gion Shirakawa by lantern light, tasting local dishes, sake, and sweets with a small English-speaking guide.
“Worth every penny! We did the Kyoto: Casual Pontocho Evening Food Tour and our guide Yoshie was the best part. She was an instant friend taking us on a tour of her city. The out of the way places, the amazing food, and the wonderful ppl made for one of the best evenings of our trip”
Walk Kyoto’s Pontocho and Gion Shirakawa with a local guide, sampling four food stops and two drinks in a small evening group.
“"Our experience on the Pontocho Food Tour with Noboru was absolutely fantastic. It was one of the best food tours I have ever been on. Noboru started the tour with a wonderful tour around Gion, which set the perfect stage for our culinaRead more”
Taste 12 Japanese dishes, sip 3 drinks, and explore Kyoto’s local sake bars on a friendly three-hour evening food tour.
“Uta was the most wonderful guide! She showed us beautiful restaurants with food unique to Kyoto. If you can, ask for Uta. She is amazing!”
Taste Kyoto through Daimaru, Nishiki Market, temples, sake, and local snacks on a small-group food walk led by a local guide.
“Walking around Kyoto, getting to know good places to eat, experiencing food… is just one of the best ways to get to know a place, people and culture. Nishiki market, basement of Daimaru all offer a variety of food unimaginable!”
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