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, 30 minutes
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.

Customer Ratings
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Shomik
Jul 22, 2025
Excellent! - An excellent tour that takes you through three locations sampling a taste of what Kyoto has to offer. Miyabi was a fantastic guide! She gave us plenty of insight into Japanese food culture on top of being eager to field any questions we had and was able to offer further recommendations and places to check out
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Jet21109525313
Jul 22, 2025
Great experience - Amazing food and experience with Miyab, would defnitely recommend. Met fantastic people along the way too. Lovely evening overall!
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W6050mttomd
Jul 22, 2025
- Great guide, awesome atmosphere, good food, great 'team members'. We did it with our kids (10 +11) and it was perfect. 100% recommend!
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Heather
Jul 22, 2025
Must do! - Yuuki was an amazing tour guide and very knowledgeable we had a wonderful time. I highly recommend! We loved all of the food and knowledge about Kyoto
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Road743488
Jul 22, 2025
We had a wonderful experience. We visited 3 restaurants and found the interaction lively, and educational. The food and company - Good food. Good people. The tour was educational and pleasant. The conversation and the interaction with staff was fun.
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Livvie92
Jul 21, 2025
Great family night - Very informative and cultural night seeing all the sights and getting to experience traditional Kyoto food. Would recommend for anyone wanting to get to know the history of food and culture in Kyoto
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Tiffany_c
Jul 18, 2025
Food and new friends - Our guide was delightful. We were late due to traffic but we met up at the restaurant. We had a great time with our group. The food was delicious. We went to 3 places. It was a lovely night of food and new friends.
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814annetteq
Jul 16, 2025
A great way to get to know Kyoto - Such a fun tour of Kyoto with our guide Rika, with excellent food. She was knowledgeable, friendly and fun. Thank you Rika!
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Kevin
Jul 14, 2025
Fantastic experience, highly recommend - Great experience! Highly recommend because of the guide’s expertise and manner. Food was delicious! We visited hidden local spots I would never have found on my own, each offering authentic Kyoto flavours and warm hospitality. The guide shared fascinating stories and cultural insights that made every stop more meaningful. The small group size made it feel personal and friendly. I left feeling full, happy, and much more connected to Kyoto’s rich food culture. A must-do for anyone wanting to truly taste and understand this beautiful city!
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Karuna_s
Jul 15, 2025
Need to improve venues- food was not good - The dinner restaurant was mediocre. The bar was empty. The host who escorted us was excellent. She explained every detail well and kept us fully engaged
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From $166
up to 7 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).