Kyoto Night Foodie Tour in Gion (9+ dishes + 6 Sake tastings)

Overview

Available languages

English

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

Admission Not Applicable

Gion

We will stop by a traditional restaurant that serves Kyoto local foods such as Obanzai (Kyoto vegetable plates).

1 hour • Admission Included

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

Group Tour -Vegetarian Course

Vegetarian Menu : ※Fish broth is still used. Not suitable for vegans or gluten-free diet.
Group Tour: Mix of multiple groups

Group Tour - Standard Menu

Standard menu: No food restrictions
Group Tour: Mix of multiple groups

Private Tour

Exclusively for your group If you would like Vegetarian lunch, please contact us after booking

Reviews

4.85

1,777 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1640

Wonderful evening!
601natalias,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing evening with Rika, she was funny, friendly and polite. When walking from one location to another she gave us really good information regarding the area and buildings, as well as time to take photos. The food was definitely a highlight of the tour! It was some of the best food we had in Japan. Highly recommend doing this tour, it’s a great way to try different foods and to see Kyoto at night.
Food highlight of our Japan trip
rebeccaeD4413FD,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing, small group tour with authentic food stops that we never would have known of otherwise. Probably one of the highlights of our whole trip.
Parents free night out.
Cruiser30002071007,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was our first ever food tour as we usually think we are capable of finding our way about. But when we had limited time to leave our two little ones with the babysitter we decided to maximise our time with a guide and it was definitely worth it! Wonderful insights, good food, great little nuggets of information that we wouldn't have discovered on our own.
Great stops in gion. Expect to try some different food
Sayyed N,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
First off tiki our guide was awesome. The first stop on our tour was amazing. Great experience trying so many different dishes. Second stop at a bar to try some other small dishes was good. The last stop at the dessert place i could have skipped.
A very lovely night with good food and great company
339callanb,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a lovely night walking through the city of Kyoto trying new and different foods! Rika was such a friendly tour guide, she gave us many recommendations and made us feel very welcome.
Lots of fun!
Kara M,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Yuma was a wonderful guide, we learned so much more about Japan and Japanese food! We never would have found the restaurants we tried without him and had a great time.
feel like a local
402kelsiel,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing time with Nami! We went to amazing spots, had delicious food, great drinks, and truly felt like a local. 10/10, would book again
Amazing tour in Kyoto
B6641BSemmanuela,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Dessert was amazing after our adventure throughout Kyoto's streets. Nami was very knowledgeable and we had a great time. Will recommend for first timers. Heck, we traveled into Kyoto just to experience this tour!
Kyoto Gatsugu
Escape27758945889,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The staff was so kind that the impression of Kyoto was better! Of course, zigzags are delicious without saying anything! First meal in Kyoto. Satisfied Taiwanese.
Great experience
Anirud G,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very hospitable and knowledgeable! Great guide and would definitely recommend. Sake was great and was very full by the