Gion Tour with Kaiseki Meal in Kyoto at Night

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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 10 guests
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Japanese, English
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Vegetarian, Pescetarian, With green tea, With dessert, With 1 drink

Explore the beautiful streets of Gion and the Pontocho alley and enjoy a luxurious kaiseki meal in Kyoto at night.

Highlights

  • Stroll through the stunning streets of Kyoto, all lit up at night, and work up an appetite

  • Learn all about the ancient capital’s history and culture

  • Get insights into Kyoto’s history and culture from a local guide

  • Conclude with a sumptuous Kaiseki multi-course dinner

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

The definition of elegance, this tour of Kyoto at night will introduce you to Gion, Kyoto’s geisha district, a hub of traditional Japanese arts and historic Japanese teahouses. Walking down the shining cobbled streets and little alleyways of Gion, you’ll feel immersed in the traditional culture of Kyoto. And, if you’re lucky, you’ll even catch a glimpse of a geisha or maiko shuffling down the paved road in their wooden geta sandals. You will also explore the alleyway of Pontocho, lined with traditional restaurants. While you work up an appetite, exploring the stunning Shirakawa area, you’ll learn all about the culture and history of Kyoto, feeling like you’re traveling back in time amid the classic Japanese architecture and serene teahouses.


The three-hour tour of Kyoto at night will conclude in with a once-in-a-lifetime dining experience, a kaiseki dinner. A Japanese multi-course kaiseki meal is a sumptuous and elegant affair, featuring a stream of gorgeously-plated dishes, one after another, showing off the regional seasonal produce of Kyoto. As Kyoto is known as the birthplace of kaiseki cuisine in Japan, there’s no better place to indulge in this decadent 10-course meal.

Inclusions

  • Kaiseki (traditional Japanese course meal) experience

  • 10-course kaiseki meal

  • Japanese green tea and dessert

  • One drink included

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

  • Meet-up details will be sent to your provided email address once your booking is confirmed.

Remarks

  • The food tour starts strictly on time. If guests do not arrive at the meeting point by the departure time, the tour will begin regardless, and no refund shall be given.

  • Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour will involve lots of walking.

  • Please note that the host does not guarantee meeting geisha as part of this experience.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Experience Location

Gion is the traditional entertainment center of Kyoto, where arts like kabuki theater, tea ceremony, and flower arrangement have flourished for hundreds of years. Gion is one of five hanamachi (geiko or geisha communities) in Kyoto. Some of the most gorgeous traditional tea houses are also in Gion, and geisha can be seen moving between ochaya tea houses, on their way to a performance. During sakura season, maiko and geiko perform at the Miyako Odori, one of the largest annual spring shows. But all year round, Shirakawa Dori (Shirakawa Street) is a stunning and timeless sight.

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Paula Graziano
March 20, 2025
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It was great

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Margaret Hunter
April 11, 2024
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This tour was absolutely wonderful because of our particular guide, Sae. She developed a great spirit amongst the participants and educated us all in a gentle manner. We had a terrific time.

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Lenny Berger
November 19, 2023
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great tour with tomas. loved the kaiseki meal and the wonderful conversation.

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Christopher Hultgren
May 17, 2023
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Emma was amazing. Very knowledgeable about the history of the area, as well as Japanese literature and culture. It was a delight to walk Gion and see Geisha, Maiko, and the beautiful and historic b...read more

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Daisy van Tilborgh
April 15, 2023
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We had an amazing tour with Marie! She was an incredible host, amazing facts and knowlegde about Gion and her english was suburb! The dinner was super nice too! We even had the special opportunity ...read more

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