Kyoto Night Foodie Tour: Savour Kyoto's cuisine in hidden Gion & Pontocho restaurants
4.8
929 Ratings
Kyoto
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: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Gion Shirakawa - Explore the Gion Shirakawa vicinity
  • Gion - Visit a classic eatery offering Kyoto’s regional dishes like Obanzai (assorted vegetable dishes from Kyoto).
  • Pontocho District - Sample additional local Kyoto fare at our next destination.
  • Kawaramachidori - Conclude with a tasting of Japanese sake at a standing bar, with non-alcoholic options also on hand.
  • Kamogawa River - Kamogawa River
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
What's Not Included
  • Additional drinks and food fee (available for purchase)
Additional Information

-Experience traditional Kyoto cuisine at a hidden eatery in Gion & Pontocho-
We’ll explore Gion, where numerous classic Kyoto-style architecture is prominent. Our local guide will share insights into the local nightlife. We’ll feast on traditional, flavor-rich Kyoto appetizers in an authentic setting!
Additionally, you’ll have the chance to sample 3 different types of Sake native to Kyoto, allowing you to pair genuine Kyoto sake with local dishes!

A vegetarian option is available. It’s possible to reserve both options at once.

-Delight in more of Kyoto’s delicacies-
We’ll head to the cafe where you can indulge in a local Japanese dessert with coffee or an alcoholic beverage!

Magical Trip is a local tour company with a TripAdvisor certificate of excellence, offering a variety of small-group tours across Japan! Visit our TripAdvisor Page for additional tours and to read our reviews!

※If you require a vegetarian course meal, kindly let us know at the time of booking as it requires prior coordination with the restaurant.

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.

Customer Ratings
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Landielife
Apr 1, 2024
Great range of foods and locations - Great range of locations and food. Duncan was very knowledgeable and friendly. We went to a restaurant, bar and dessert saloon.
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Monicak52
Apr 1, 2024
Wonderful guide and tour - Yimu was very knowledgeable and friendly, and took us to fabulous venues. The food was incredible and she educated us well on the food and culture of Kyoto. She was a great conversationalist and we had a wonderful time talking to her and eating with her. I would do a similar tour with her again. Highly recommend!
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Sarahyl7791kn
Mar 31, 2024
A must try - An absolute highlightwalking walking through the narrow foodie streets of kyoto. So entertaining. Well worth it. Nuru our guide, was great.
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Gillyg184
Mar 30, 2024
Hina was great! - Hina was fantastic and such a great and fun tour guide. She taught us a lot about Japanese culture and was great with all of our questions!
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199mauras
Mar 30, 2024
A fun time! - Eri was terrific! We had such a fun time with her and really appreciate her fun and informative approach. We recommend her to anyone!
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Ryanusa23
Mar 30, 2024
Worth it. - Hina was a wonderful guide. This was exactly the kind of experience we were looking for. Different drinks and foods and great conversation.
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Jase1385
Mar 30, 2024
Kyoto Food and Drink Tour - The tour was an amazing experience. Getting to try local cuisine and drinks with someone from the area really makes the experience a lot more enjoyable. Hina was a awesome tour guide and very knowledgeable.
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R2477stjonathanm
Mar 30, 2024
Food and drinks tour - Hina was a great guide. Had a blast ! Highly recommend. We went all over Kyoto. Experienced traditional food in a traditional restaurant. Places I would have never went.
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Megan_b
Mar 30, 2024
A fun and well thought out experience - We had a great experience with Yumi! There were 3 stops and each of them was special in their own way. Along the way we got some history of the neighborhood and Yumi even included slide print outs so we could take pictures to remember what she was telling us. Would definitely do it again.
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Amanda_s
Apr 1, 2024
An enjoyable walk around city, but not necessarily a foodie tour - The guide was very personable and did his best, but I wouldn't say this is a foodie tour. He was a college student who didn't live in Kyoto and was assigned to do many different tours in various cities. We did enjoy learning more about Kyoto and Japanese culture, however. One note: multiple tours are booked at the same time, so if you want to be with another couple, etc. be sure to book together or to make a note. My husband and I booked separately as I wanted the vegetarian option, and they put us on separate tours at the same time! I was able to switch but only by giving up the vegetarian option (and thus not being able to eat several food items.) Overall, we enjoyed ourselves but it wasn't the culinary experience we were expecting.
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