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“This tour was a fantastic way to learn about both Kyoto and Japanese cuisine. Emma was wonderful—knowledgeable, friendly, and full of great recommendations for the rest of our time in the city.”
Discover Kyoto's flavors with this small-group Nishiki Market brunch tour, featuring expert guides, authentic tastings, and cultural insights.
“It was disappointing😞. While the tour guide Aina was helpful, pleasant and spoke clearly, the food selections were poor. Tasting tours on other countries go to different restaurants and we get a drink with the food. Meat stick shown in the picture was not even…”
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.
“We are now Sake fans! Everything about this tour was great! We learned so much. Who would of thought the sake making process to be so fascinating. We really enjoyed the sake samples and food pairing. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We totally…”
Experience Kyoto’s culture with a traditional kimono and tea ceremony. Enjoy expert guidance, authentic matcha, and memorable photos in a small group setting.
“It was such a peaceful process watching our hostess show us a traditional tea ceremony. And so much fun choosing our kimonos and having our hair done. Totally recommend this experience!!”
Explore Kyoto’s sake culture on a private brewery tour with tastings, food pairings, and expert insights—perfect for curious drinkers and culture lovers.
“Excellent sake tasting tour. Super knowledgeable and lots of sake to taste”
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 wonderful sake tour with Peco. We first went to a sake museum, then took a little walk around the town, and then went to a restaurant where we had over 22 sake tasting. It was a fun and educational. Highly recommend.”
Explore Kyoto's culinary delights and local culture on a 3-hour guided walk through Nishiki Market, with tastings, shrine visits, and shopping tips.
“Takuma was a great guide. Informative with good English. The food samples were delicious and I enjoyed not feeling rushed.”
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.
“Guide made sure everyone in our group felt included and comfortable trying new things! That custard taiyaki was rich and satisfying. The traditional teahouses we passed looked so mysterious and inviting.”
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.
“Great guide, fantastic food and a really fun group. So many different dishes and they were all SO tasty”
Discover Kyoto’s sake secrets with an expert-led tasting, food pairing, and insights into brewing traditions—perfect for enthusiasts and curious travelers alike.
“We have been hosted by Kiyomi. She is simply great! Her explanation was quick yet thorough. You can clearly see her passion when she talks about saké or wine. We learned a lot in a very short time. Absolutely recommended. Thank you so much kiyomi!”
Experience Kyoto’s traditions with a tea ceremony, making matcha, enjoying a Koto performance, donning a kimono, and learning about Japanese culture.
“Exceeded our expectations. Yurika was an absolute pleasure, well worth the money. Beautiful harp playing. Really enjoyed.”
Discover Kyoto’s sake culture with a private tasting, 7 varieties, expert guides, and Japanese snacks—an engaging, educational experience for your trip.
“Extremely informative and amazing experience - well worth it!”
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.
“Our group leader was very earnest and capable however, our first stop did not materialize due to some lack of confirmation on behalf of the organization. This meant that we missed out on our first stop however, our group leader diRead more”
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.
“We were warmly welcomed into the beautiful home of our host which is on a quiet street within a short walk of the Kyoto train station. First, we were presented an orientation to the tea ceremony. The ceremony itself was beautifully conducted by a master…”
Ten thousand shrine gates, tea poured properly and geisha lanes at dusk.