Immerse yourself in Kyoto’s diverse and flavorsome food culture on a 3.5-hour evening tour through the historic Gion district. With a local guide, taste authentic Kyoto specialties, explore hidden gems, and learn about local customs and culture.
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- Discover the authentic atmosphere of Gion with an experienced local guide
- Visit hidden gems and admire traditional Japanese architecture
- Share a table with your guide and learn about Kyoto’s history and food culture
- Taste a variety of traditional and modern Kyoto dishes
- Enjoy a selection of local Kyoto sake and end with a sweet Kyoto dessert
Full Description
Try Kyoto’s Traditional Dishes at a Hidden Restaurant in Gion
The tour begins in front of the Izumo-no-Okuni statue at Gion Shijo Station. From there, we explore the atmospheric Gion district, known for its preserved Kyoto-style buildings and occasional geisha sightings. Your local guide will take you to a hidden, traditional restaurant where you’ll sample Kyoto-style appetizers such as obanzai (Kyoto home cooking), oden (Japanese hot pot), or yuba (tofu skin), paired with local Japanese sake.
Taste Multiple Types of Kyoto Sake
At this stop, enjoy Kiki sake, a tasting flight of three different Kyoto-produced sake varieties. Your guide will explain the unique qualities of each, enhancing your appreciation of Kyoto’s regional brewing traditions.
End with a Kyoto Dessert in a Traditional Café
After savoring savory dishes and sake, continue the tour through the lantern-lit streets of Pontocho to a local café, where you’ll finish the evening with a traditional Kyoto dessert in a beautifully preserved teahouse.
Itinerary
Starting location:
Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni
- Pontocho Alley – Dinner (1 hour)
- Pontocho Alley – Dinner (1 hour)
- Gion – Dessert (1 hour)
Arrive back at:
Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni
Pricing
From
¥24,650 per person
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Includes
- Food tastings and one drink at each stop
- 3.5-hour guided walking tour
- Local English-speaking guide
Meeting Point
Meet your guide in front of the Izumo-no-Okuni statue at Gion Shijo Station, just outside Exit 5.
Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni
Kawabatacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0076, Japan
Reviews
Rika was an excellent tour guide, who facilitated great conversations between us all. The food spots also felt local and authentic.
More info about Gion & Pontocho during the tour would have been nice.
Mayu was our guide and she was wonderful. She provided a lot of history and context to Gion and it felt like going for dinner with a good friend. There were 3 children and 4 adults on our tour. While the kids were well-behaved, I think I would have enjoyed the evening more if it had been an adults-only group.
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