Wagyu Beef Yakiniku Dining with a Local Guide in Kyoto
Enjoy a melt-in-your-mouth wagyu beef meal complete with drinks and side dishes at a local Kyoto restaurant while learning about Japanese culture with Hiroshi, your guide.
Highlights
Enjoy an assortment of beef cuts expertly grilled by your local guide
Dine on a main course of several wagyu beef cuts and side dishes like kimchi and namul
No need to wait in line! Your guide will pick and book a restaurant for you based on your preferences
Enjoy a fun dining experience with a local guide
10 meals
Experience Details
Premium grilled meat might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Kyoto, best known for its traditional shrines and temples, cobblestone streets, and kimono-clad geisha.
But with easy access to fresh wagyu beef from the Kansai region — the likes of Tajima, Kobe, and its very own local Kyoto branded beef — Japan’s old capital is home to countless yakiniku (grilled meat) restaurants, ranging from upscale to casual dining. With a built-in grill on each table, these restaurants have a simple proposition: grilling cuts of meat until tender and juicy, enjoying them with sauces and garnishes, and washing it all down with a refreshing glass of sake or another drink of choice.
In this private experience, you’ll dine with Hiroshi, a local tour guide, at a yakiniku restaurant in central Kyoto handpicked especially for you according to your preferences. Hiroshi will demonstrate how to grill various cuts to enhance flavors and ensure a tender bite. While feasting on premium Japanese wagyu beef and side dishes, feel free to ask Hiroshi for suggested things to do in the area, and gain local insights to make the most of your trip to Kyoto.
Hiroshi has traveled extensively, having visited Canada, Denmark, and Germany during his stint as a sushi chef apprentice. Now back in his home country, he enjoys leading visitors through his beloved Kyoto, showing the sights and experiences they shouldn't miss — among which is, of course, a delicious grilled beef dinner at one of his favorite restaurants!
After dinner, enjoy a 30-minute night stroll along Gion, Yanaka, or Pontocho, where Hiroshi will show you some of the dazzling sights of Kyoto at night before stopping for dessert to end the tour on a sweet note.
Inclusions
A yakiniku course worth ¥10,000 pp (wagyu beef, side dishes, drinks, etc.)
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Additional purchases made outside of those included in the experience (the host will let you know in case you exceed the allotted budget)
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host in front of the McDonald’s Shijo Ohashi Bridge branch near Kyoto Kawaramachi Station. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
It is recommended to wear dark clothing to avoid oil stains.
Please note that the minimum drinking age in Japan is 20 years old.
If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please specify so at the time of booking.
Please note that this experience can accommodate gluten-free options, but is not suitable for those following a halal diet.
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.
Package Options
Experience Location
Featuring beautiful landscapes from mountain to sea, Kyoto Prefecture conveys traditional Japanese culture through its architecture and gardens, art and artisanal crafts, and delicious local cuisine made from regional produce.
Hiro was a great guide and besides taking us to some wonderful food places, also gave us a quick and thorough trip through Gion. Great communication and worth the time. Certainly would have him tak...read more
Our guide Hiro was perfect! Really good beef and really nice tour of Gion. I would do it again :)
| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
10 meals
See the sights of Asakusa in this walking tour that includes matcha, ice cream, dango, sushi and more. You’ll visit the Sensoji Temple, shop at the Sanrio Gift Gate Shop and enjoy a melt-in-your-mouth wagyu beef dinner.
Taste Omi beef and learn to prepare it in a teppan grill in this private cooking class and premium dining experience at a French restaurant in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, where you’ll also enjoy a luxurious course meal with lobster and abalone.
In this whisky tasting led by a Japanese sommelier in Shibuya, experience the wide range of flavor notes and exquisite aromas of Japanese whisky, taste five distinct varieties, and explore the Shibuya Station area guided by a local.
Join Mayuko for an award-winning Japanese cooking class in her home kitchen in central Tokyo! Learn about the fundamentals of Japanese cuisine, from ingredients to techniques, and get a local’s perspective on travel while whipping up a tasty meal.