Kyoto Night Foodie Tour in Gion (9+ dishes + 6 Sake tastings)
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip certified guide, professionally trained and carefully selected to ensure quality and authenticity!
◼︎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 Sake produced in Kyoto, so you can enjoy authentic Kyoto sake with Kyoto foods!
Vegetalian course is available. You can also book both courses at a time.
◼︎Enjoy more Kyoto food◼︎
We'll walk to the cafe where you can enjoy Japanese local dessert with coffee or alcohol drink!
※Please inform us when booking if you need vegetarian course meal because we need to arrange it with the restaurant.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
For any dietary request, please request in advance (by the day before). We are unable to accept any request on the day of the tour.
Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
Not recommended for people with mobility issues
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Gion Shirakawa
See around Gion Shirakawa area
Gion
We will stop by a traditional restaurant that serves Kyoto local foods such as Obanzai (Kyoto vegetable plates).
What‘s Included
2 drinks (Alcohol and Non-alcohol available)
6+ kinds of Sake tastings
A Certified guide by MagicalTrip
Vegetarian menu only available for advanced request / Vegan & gluten-free unavailable)
Full dinner course with a dessert
Options
Vegetarian Course
Vegetarian Menu : ※Fish broth is still used. Not suitable for vegans or gluten-free diet.
Standard Menu (No Restriction)
Reviews
1,761 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Shiori was great....
Sebastian F,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Shiori was great. She told us a lot about Kyoto and Japan. Showed us different places with good food and drinks. Can only recommend it to anyone.
Fantastic Kyoto night Foodie Tour
Jet64724542741,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a great evening with Shiori guiding us. Her local knowledge, cultural awareness and explanations made for a wonderful experience. Highly recommend any tours with Shiori, we will book again!
Fun Tour, Great Guide
Michelle W,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00J is a great tour guide! He is super knowledgeable about Kyoto, especially the Gieko districts and the local architecture. He provided great recommendations and conversation. He was the reason the tour was really fun! Thanks, J!
Amazing tour with...
Kyla G,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing tour with delicious food and drinks. J was very knowledgeable and kind. He taught us so much about Kyoto! It was great to have a local guide leading us to spots we wouldn’t have been able to find on our own.
Fun Night Out - Make New Friend Connections
91markk,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed a fun night out with Jimmy and Masa in Kyoto. After a week in Tokyo it was nice to enjoy a night out with fun guides and other visitors. We would fully recommend if you are looking for a casual night out and also open to meeting others to break up a trip.
highlight of our Japan trip
sophie r,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the best part of our trip! Jimmy was amazing! We got to try places we wouldn’t never have found without him. The tour was so interesting and I learned so much about Kyoto. The food was yummy and the sake tasting was so fun. Couldn’t recommend it enough. 10/10 jimmy was so helpful, funny and all of my family enjoyed it. There were 7 of us ages 14-85!!
Kyoto Food Tour
Anne Kathrine T,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Funny trip with a lot of different food, but allergies were not considered. The guide went too fast. Pretty bad in English
Kyoto food tour
JohnCraig2,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! Great food! Tour guide Josh was excellent and taught us a lot about Kyoto. He made the tour fun even in between restaurants. Highly recommend this tour!
A waste of time and money
Loreley26,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00If you want an authentic introduction to the Kyoto food scene, this is not it unfortunately. The places we went to were empty or with other tourist groups, the quality and presentation of dishes was relatively little worth and the “guide” was more like a host, i.e. chatting away without a feeling of knowledge or respect for the culinary specialties. Lost time:(
Food intro to Kyoto with an excellent host
FFza,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jimmy was an excellent host for our family of six on our first night in Kyoto. He was friendly, engaging and shared local info as we walked from one restaurant to the next - three in total. The food was delicious and interesting - exactly what we had in mind.
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