Kyoto Night Foodie Tour: Savour Kyoto's cuisine in hidden Gion & Pontocho restaurants

Experience the flavors of Kyoto on a night foodie tour. Discover hidden restaurants in Gion and Pontocho, try traditional dishes, and savor authentic Kyoto sake.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gion Shirakawa - Explore the Gion Shirakawa area
  • Gion - Visit a traditional restaurant offering Kyoto’s local dishes, including Obanzai (Kyoto vegetable plates).
  • Pontocho District - Experience another local Kyoto dish at the second stop.
    Pontocho is situated in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, known as a red-light and entertainment district…
What's Included
  • Tour photos included
  • Choice of 3 drinks (Alcoholic or Non-alcoholic options)
  • Full dinner course with dessert (Vegetarian options available)
  • 3-hour tour with a local guide
Additional Information

◼︎Try Kyoto’s traditional, seasoned dishes at a hidden restaurant in Gion & Pontocho◼︎
We’ll walk around the Gion where many old Kyoto-style buildings can be seen. Our local guide will provide insight into how locals enjoy their nights. We will enjoy simple, seasoned Kyoto appetizers in a traditional atmosphere!
Moreover, you can try 3 different kinds of…

Location
Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni
Gion Shijo Station, right outside of Exit 5, in front of Izumo no Okuni Statue. Your guide will be holding an orange board saying "Magical Trip".
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Azizchouchn
Dec 17, 2024
Matt is the best - I can’t say enough good things about Matt, even though I was the only one that booked that day he still showed me around kyoto for almost 4 hours and explained everything, very grateful!
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H8136gecatherineh
Dec 15, 2024
Night food tour - Kyoto - What a great experience! Naru was a fabulous tour guide and would highly recommend him. We saw some fascinating areas of Kyoto with Naru. Thank you!
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Matthewhu8303lf
Dec 15, 2024
An evening to remember made by the host - My tour guide was amazing, provided insightful information whilst holding a strong fun conversation without the whole night. The food was exceptional taking places in restaurants only known to by locals.
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Elisea86
Dec 12, 2024
Quality Kyoto Food Tour - Yumi was a great tour guide. Having grown up in Kyoto, she not only knew the history of the city, she also made it accessible to a group new to Kyoto. The food locations created enough space to eat and drink without feeling hurried and it was a great introduction to the different types of restaurants in Kyoto cuisine. If you are looking to go to Kyoto this is a great way of getting a sense of the city and food scene before heading out and exploring on your own.
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Voyage101906
Dec 12, 2024
Fun night on the town - Rika Yamagchui was a wonderful guide! Very friendly and welcoming. The food was great, bar was fun with the K pop music and the dessert tasty. It was nice to meet Geisha and invited to take a picture with. We have fun with new friends!
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Happiness47472172311
Dec 12, 2024
Rika was so fun to hang out with!! - Rika was awesome! Extremely knowledgeable of area and cultural history. Such a fun time hanging out with her. Rica, if you’re ever in New Jersey, please call us. Would love to get dinner xoxo Alex and Pat
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Vincentno3498wz
Dec 11, 2024
Great food, great guides - Everything tasted delicious! We tried many new things that were very foreign to us but were definitely worth trying. Yumi and Matt were our guides and they were excellent at answering many questions and very personable.
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Jfelipe9411
Dec 11, 2024
Awesome food tour in Kyoto! - Matt and Yumi were amazing! We visited three different spots. Between every spot they taught about Kyoto history. Overall, I highly recommend!
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Trk375
Dec 11, 2024
Great time ! - Wonderful time with Yumi! She explained a lot and was so kind and fun. Matt was wonderful and very informative too! We went to Gion District and learned about the culture, neighborhoods, food, history, and drinks.
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Nomad_0220
Dec 10, 2024
Unforgettable experience! - We absolutely loved our foodie tour in Kyoto with Akko. The food was fantastic and there is no way we would have found these wonderful spots ourselves. We loved chatting with Akko about Japanese culture and customs. One of the best experiences during our trip!
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