Kyoto
The food walks through Kyoto’s kitchen: Nishiki Market’s four-hundred-year-old stalls, izakaya alleys after dark and sake breweries in Fushimi. The city’s cuisine was built for emperors and still acts like it.
Discover Kyoto’s vibrant night food scene on this guided tour through Gion and Pontocho, with delicious local dishes, sake tastings, and expert insights.
Most Popular“Ok experience. The guide was knowledgeable about the area. Too much politics were discussed for my taste,”
Discover Kyoto's flavors with this small-group Nishiki Market brunch tour, featuring expert guides, authentic tastings, and cultural insights.
“Great day filled with not only an amazing tour of the Nishiki market but our guide provide amazing history and fun facts of Kyoto, Geisha culture and the Shinto and Buddhism religious culture! A must in Kyoto!”
Discover Kyoto's sake culture with this 3-hour insider experience. Visit breweries, taste 10+ sakes, and learn from expert guides—great for curious travelers.
“Very interesting and informative. I was able to learn the basics of sake, learn my preference and pairings so I can go home and confidently drink sake. Kyoko was so knowledgable, and enthusiastic which rubbed off on use as well. Would definitely do agian.”
Experience Kyoto’s culture with a traditional kimono and tea ceremony. Enjoy expert guidance, authentic matcha, and memorable photos in a small group setting.
“Amazing experience!! Definitely recommend. Everyone was so nice and the experience was excellent. Nothing bad to say.”
Explore Kyoto’s sake culture on a private brewery tour with tastings, food pairings, and expert insights—perfect for curious drinkers and culture lovers.
“I had a lot of fun, learned so much about sake, how it’s made, how to understand different types of sake and how great it is when paired with food. Our guide was amazing, friendly and knowledgeable”
Discover Kyoto’s local sake scene on this engaging 3-hour walking tour, featuring visits to museums, tasting sessions, and insights into traditional brewing.
“Had a great time with Kumi. She was very knowledgeable about the history and methods of providing sake and of the differences. She also answered a lot of questions about Japanese culture and areas of Kyoto. There was an hour wait for Read more”
Explore Kyoto's culinary delights and local culture on a 3-hour guided walk through Nishiki Market, with tastings, shrine visits, and shopping tips.
“This tour went longer than I had anticipated but it was a great way to see the markets and departo. We got to sample different foods that we wouldn’t have tried if on our own. If unsure on the meeting point as the maps showed…”
Discover Kyoto’s culinary secrets on this intimate Gion food tour, sampling 13 dishes across four authentic eateries, with insightful guides and charming lantern-lit streets.
“Great experience of local Izakayas/eateries with wonderful food. Alessio and Gian were fun and friendly guides with good local knowledge. Warning - you will be well fed and very happy by the endo of the tour. Highly recommended.”
Experience Kyoto’s culinary delights on this small-group evening tour. Enjoy local market snacks, izakaya dishes, sake, and cultural insights in 3.5 hours.
“This was a delightful tour and a chance to try the local Izakaya cuisine. Our guide Leandra led us through the alleys of Osaka to Little hidden gems we would never have found on our own. The food was excellent and included drinks such as…”
Discover Kyoto’s sake secrets with an expert-led tasting, food pairing, and insights into brewing traditions—perfect for enthusiasts and curious travelers alike.
“Mayo was an excellent teacher! She is very kind and funny! She definitely made me look at sake in a new fun way!”
Experience Kyoto’s traditions with a tea ceremony, making matcha, enjoying a Koto performance, donning a kimono, and learning about Japanese culture.
“Enjoyed the whole experience from beginning to end!”
Discover Kyoto’s sake culture with a private tasting, 7 varieties, expert guides, and Japanese snacks—an engaging, educational experience for your trip.
“Mayo is an excellent talker and it was really interesting and fun”
Discover Kyoto's nightlife through a guided food tour in Gion and Pontocho, sampling 13 dishes and exploring local culture with expert guides.
“Our guide Masa was very knowledgeable about both food, drink, and Geisha district sites. We loved eating and drinking with fellow travelers and we did happen to spot a Geisha as we waited to go inside the second restaurant. Masa was especially adept at showing…”
Discover Kyoto's culinary gems on this Gion Food Tour, sampling 15 authentic dishes, learning local stories, and exploring hidden eateries with an expert guide.
“Lemonie provided a fantastic food tour and even shared recommendations for the rest of our trip! We genuinely enjoyed tasting all the dishes and all the stories she shared. She brought so much knowledge and personality to the experience, and it really made our last…”
Experience a private, authentic tea ceremony in a 300-year-old Kyoto samurai house, including sake tasting, kimono dressing, and photo ops for an unforgettable cultural journey.
“The house and grounds are beautiful. They provide a wonderful history of the house as well as the history of the tea ceremony. They made us feel extremely comfortable. We both ended up doing the sake/whisky tasting and the host was so fun and easy…”
Ten thousand shrine gates, tea poured properly and geisha lanes at dusk.