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Kyoto Foodie Night Tour

3h 30min5.0 / 5 · 657 reviews on Viator / Tripadvisor
Kyoto Foodie Night Tour
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Kyoto Foodie Night Tour

About this experience

- 7+ mouth-watering Kyoto-style Japanese food tastings, enough for a full dinner meal, served from locally-owned restaurants (Menu may vary every time based on the fresh ingredients at the market). - 3 drinks as we taste local style dinner. You may also choose your drinks (Beer, sake & other drinks). Non-alcoholic beverages are also available. - Explore Kyoto, visiting popular spots as well as hidden gems. Enjoy the unique scenes of Nishiki Market, Pontocho, and Kiyamachi. *please let us know if there is any food restrictions about a week before the tour date. Vegetarian & vegan options are limited for this tour.

What to expect

  1. Stop 1 · 25min

    Nishiki Market is the traditional food market located in the downtown area in Kyoto. We will stop by 2-3 family owned shops to try sample-size food that represents the food culture and history in Kyoto.

  2. Stop 2 · 2h

    We will visit 2-3 restaurants to try Kyoto style food ranging from Obanzai (Kyoto style cuisine) to local izakaya dishes.

  3. Stop 3 · 15min

    We will walk through the Pontocho District which is a mini geisha district where we will learn the history of Kyoto and the geisha culture.

What’s included

  • Sake, beer, whiskey, and soft drinks of your choice
  • 10+ Kyoto style course meal

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Kyoto Foodie Night Tour

Meeting & pickup

  • Meet the guide in front of Kyoto Plaza Shijo on the main street. The tour starts at 5pm on the dot. If you miss the 5pm meet-up, please join the group at the first sit-down restaurant which we send you about a week before the tour date.

Please message us if you have any food restrictions at least a week before the tour date. We cannot accommodate last minute food requests. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options are limited.

Before you go

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please message us if you have any food restrictions at least a week before the tour date. We cannot accommodate last minute food requests. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options are limited.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.