Kyoto · KYOTO FOOD TOURS
Obanzai counters, Nishiki snacks, night noodles in Pontocho. A guide turns Kyoto’s quiet food culture legible. Each of the 15 below lists its stops and tastings.
Explore Gion and Pontocho over 9+ Kyoto dishes and six sake tastings, with local guides, small groups, and useful food tips.
“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!”
Explore Kyoto’s Nishiki Market with seven tastings, brunch, Gion sights, and a small-group guide for a practical three-hour food tour.
“Great walking tour. Knowledgeable guide and nice lunch. Visited interesting sights and tried some different food.”
Learn how sake is brewed, taste 10 styles with Japanese snacks, and gain the confidence to read labels on this focused Kyoto tour.
“The tour included a guided tour of the Gekkeikan Sake museum. Then, a guided tasting in the museum's tasting room. Then another tasting at a nearby restaurant. The sake was all very distinct and tasty. I enjoyed learning about brewing and food pairing. I would recommend this experience and probably do it again myself!”
Explore Kyoto by night with dinner at two local restaurants, Yasaka Shrine, Gion, Pontocho, two drinks, and a small expert-led group.
“What a great tour! Fantastic experience getting the feel of the different neighborhoods around Gion. The small group size made it very personal and more enjoyable. Our guide Jamie was amazing in her knowledge and how she led the tour. Felt like walking around town with friends. Highly recommend!”
Explore Gion after dark with local food, two drinks, geiko culture, shrines, Pontocho, and Kyoto nightlife on a small-group walking tour.
“Informative guide and great restaurant choices. Brian made the evening very enjoyable. Our dietary requirements were all taken care of.”
Taste Kyoto through Nishiki Market, obanzai, izakaya dishes, sake, and local guides on an intimate 3.5-hour evening food tour.
“We had a great time. Our guide, Yui, was very sweet and did her best to make sure we all had everything we needed. There was a ton of food and sake options. We tried things we definitely wouldn’t have tried otherwise.”
Taste seven Kyoto sakes with a certified sommelier, compare food pairings, and leave with practical notes for ordering sake in Japan.
“The lady running the tour was grate. Funny and knowledgeable. The pairings are vary well thought out”
Learn to taste, compare, and order sake in Kyoto with seven tastings, Japanese snacks, bottle-reading tips, and an expert English guide.
“Excellent guide! Great Sake tasting which improved with different foods.”
Explore Gion and Pontocho by night with 13 Kyoto dishes, sake, geisha culture, and a small English-speaking group for $82.
“Our tour guide Takuma and his colleague, who was training, were extremely knowledgeable and helpful, making our experience all the more enjoyable. The food was excellent, allowing us to try new and different dishes, all the while answering our numerous questions about Japan with patience. Great fun.”
Taste Kyoto through seven Nishiki Market samples, a local brunch, Gion backstreets, and shrine customs on a three-hour small-group walk.
“Reiko was awesome. Super friendly and easy to talk to. We had a wonderful time with her!”
