Kyoto Foodie Night Tour
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
- 7+ mouth-watering Kyoto-style Japanese food tastings, enough for a full dinner meal, served from locally-owned restaurants (Menu may vary every time based on the fresh ingredients at the market).
- 3 drinks as we taste local style dinner. You may also choose your drinks (Beer, sake & other drinks). Non-alcoholic beverages are also available.
- Explore Kyoto, visiting popular spots as well as hidden gems. Enjoy the unique scenes of Nishiki Market, Pontocho, and Kiyamachi.
*please let us know if there is any food restrictions about a week before the tour date. Vegetarian & vegan options are limited for this tour.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please message us if you have any food restrictions at least a week before the tour date. We cannot accommodate last minute food requests. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options are limited.
What To Expect
Nishiki Market Shopping District
Nishiki Market is the traditional food market located in the downtown area in Kyoto. We will stop by 2-3 family owned shops to try sample-size food that represents the food culture and history in Kyoto.
Kyoto
We will visit 2-3 restaurants to try Kyoto style food ranging from Obanzai (Kyoto style cuisine) to local izakaya dishes.
Options
Kyoto Foodie Night Tour
What‘s Included
Sake, beer, whiskey, and soft drinks of your choice
10+ Kyoto style course meal
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
557 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing Food Tour!
Alan R,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our Kyoto food tour was one of the absolute highlights of our trip to Japan! From start to finish, everything was thoughtfully planned, and we had the opportunity to experience incredible local foods that we never would have discovered on our own. What made the tour truly exceptional was our guide, Chika. She was warm, knowledgeable, and passionate about Kyoto's culture, history, and food scene. Chika shared fascinating stories about the neighborhoods we visited and explained the background behind each dish, making every stop much more meaningful. The variety of food was outstanding, and every location felt authentic and carefully selected. We left not only with full stomachs but also with a deeper appreciation for Kyoto and its culinary traditions. If you're visiting Kyoto and want an unforgettable food experience, I highly recommend this tour—and if you're lucky enough to have Chika as your guide, you're in for a real treat. Thank you, Chika, for an amazing evening and memories we'll never forget!
Great introduction to Food in Kyoto!
andrewcF1959TK,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked the Kyoto Food Night Tour and had a great time! Our guide, Chikako, was knowledgeable, friendly, and a wonderful guide through town. She brought us to places we would have never found and had us trying all kinds of amazing foods and drinks. It’s a fantastic experience that I would recommend to anyone as a great introduction to the food scene in Kyoto!
Best guide and best food!
ethanrR6351SN,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rio, our guide, was incredibly friendly! It was really nice having someone from Japan show us around and have us try amazing foods and sakes. We also learned about how much Rio traveled around the world and loved getting to know the others that were a part of the tour. I highly recommend!
Fantastic Tour Guide
pareshp2013,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sora (Sky) was great food tour guide. Very knowledgeable and was just a fun person to show us around his city. Highly recommend.
Great foodie experience in Kyoto
E8537DRdanielb,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with Rio, highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to discover some hidden and unique place in Kyoto.
Good food but limited stops.
sandi w,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Food was excellent but would have preferred more experiences in Nishiki market.
Great time and easy way to try new things
577bens,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Host was great, she was very friendly and knowledgeable. Lots of different things to try and every one of them tasty.
BEST FOOD TOUR WITH SORA!!
kailies2023,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00BEST food tour ever!!! Our tour guide Sora was awesome and brought us to all the local spots. The food was delicious and I definitely had the BEST bite of food I’ve had in Japan on this tour. Thank you Sora for taking us to all these spots!!! Definitely recommend!
Tasty food tour
Richard C,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really enjoyed the food tour of Kyoto. It was our first night in Kyoto so a great way to see some of the city and learn about the types of food and drink. Great to experience different food in a few places and hear some of the history of Kyoto. The food was tasty and could easily have stayed in any one of the places just to eat there all night but we would have missed out on the other food selections. We were glad we booked this tour and would highly recommend it.
Gastronomy tour Kyoto
juanang2019,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent gastronomic tour! Shun is a 10 out of 10 host!! Highly recommended!!
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