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The enchanting city of Kyoto is a tapestry of ancient traditions, stunning temples, and exquisite cuisine. Embark on a Kyoto food tour and tantalize your taste buds with the sights, smells, tastes, and sounds of this gastronomic paradise!
Kyoto Cherry Blossom Food Tour 2023 9
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Kyoto Cherry Blossom Food Tour 2025

Stroll through central Kyoto, streets flanked with blooming cherry blossom trees, visiting shops and tasting local snacks as you go, and enjoy a flower-viewing picnic. Then, stop at a traditional restaurant for a meal of local Kyoto specialties.

from$186.35
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Small Group, All-Inclusive Kyoto Night Food and Culture Tour 1
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Small Group, All-Inclusive Kyoto Night Food and Culture Tour

Experience the vibrant nightlife of Kyoto! This intimate tour takes you along the cobbled walkways of the geisha district of Gion, and along the historic streets of Pontocho, stopping for dinner and drinks at cool local restaurants and niche bars.

from$92.64
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Nishiki Market and Culture Walking Tour in Kyoto 11
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Nishiki Market and Culture Walking Tour in Kyoto

This tour combines the cultural hotspots of Kyoto with its famous Nishiki Market, home to hundreds of shops selling everything from premium sake, to crunchy pickles, to savory rice crackers. Sightsee and snack your way through the area with a guide!

from$81.17
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Evening in Kyoto Pontocho Food Tour 9
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Evening in Kyoto Pontocho Food Tour

Strolling through Kyoto’s Pontocho and Gion is like entering another era—all cobbled streets, amber lighting, and traditional architecture. Visit 4 stops and taste the delicate Kyoto cuisine, notable for its seasonal ingredients and presentation.

from$190.23
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Dinner With A Geisha In Kyoto Including Traditional Show 10
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Dinner With A Geisha In Kyoto Including Traditional Show

Dinner with a geisha & a traditional geisha show in Kyoto? Look no further. Take a walking tour of Kyoto’s historic Gion district with an expert guide, visit key landmarks, then enjoy a delectable Japanese dinner with a geisha & a traditional show.

from$179.99
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Kyoto Izakaya & Street Food Adventure 8
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Kyoto Izakaya Food Adventure

Join Hiroshi–your spirited guide–for an izakaya, street food, & nightlife adventure in Kyoto! Explore key areas like the downtown district & Gion, visit local izakayas & drinking dens, & make lifelong memories along the way. Flexible itinerary!

from$84.7
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Uji Matcha Tea Picking Experience in Kyoto 3
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Kyoto Uji Matcha Tea Picking Experience

Pick premium tea leaves in Wazuka, Kyoto, a leading producer of world-famous Uji matcha. Enjoy a cup of freshly-ground matcha made from the high-quality leaves you selected in this unforgettable tea experience.

from$41.65
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With green tea
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Kyoto’s Kitchen: Nishiki Market Food Tour With Hiroshi 9
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Kyoto’s Kitchen: Nishiki Market Food Tour With Hiroshi

Join Hiroshi–your adventurous guide–for an private tour of Nishiki Market in Kyoto! You’ll learn about the market’s history, tour the stalls, sample foods, learn how the famed tsukemono (pickles) are made, then toast with a shot of sake.

from$84.7
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Kyoto: Gion & Pontocho Food Tour with 13 Dishes 1
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Evening in Gion: Kyoto Walking & Food Tour

Stroll through the lantern-lit streets of Gion, Japan’s most famous geisha district, in this family-friendly Kyoto food and walking tour. See Pontocho and the Yasaka Shrine, and up to 13 dishes at a restaurant, a food stall and an izakaya.

from$112.94
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Kyoto Tea Town Tour for Matcha Lovers 9
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Kyoto Tea Town Tour for Matcha Lovers

Come to Uji, Kyoto – the birthplace of tea in Japan – for a hands-on tea experience. Grind tea leaves, whisk your own bowl of matcha, attend an authentic tea ceremony at a beautiful tea house, and indulge in a meal of tea soba and matcha rice cakes.

from$155.29
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Private Kyoto Coffee Shop & City Tour with a Local Foodie 4
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Private Kyoto Tour: Coffee & Shopping with a Local Foodie

Enjoy a private tour of Kyoto with Midori, a local foodie! Get to know her over coffee, and she’ll take you out to explore the city, picking places according to your interests. Finish your tour at a coffee shop selected especially for you.

from$49.41
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Kyoto Premium Tea Farm Tour & Gourmet Experience in Wazuka 1
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Kyoto Premium Tea Farm Tour & Gourmet Experience in Wazuka

Travel to the tea fields of Wazuka in Southern Kyoto for an ultimate tea experience that includes leaf picking, traditional cooking, and matcha making, as you learn about the area’s fascinating tea history, heritage and culture from the locals.

from$917.62
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Kyoto: Nishiki Market Tour & Samurai Ninja Museum Experience 3
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Kyoto: Nishiki Market Tour & Samurai Ninja Museum Experience

This family-friendly tour is an exploration of Kyoto’s cuisine, history, and culture! Taste Kyoto street foods at Nishiki Market, visit a local shrine, and discover Japanese history through fun, immersive activities at the Ninja Samurai Museum.

from$118.58
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Private Nishiki Market Food Tour in Kyoto 8
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Private Nishiki Market Food Tour in Kyoto

Join a private Nishiki Market food tour in Kyoto! With Takeshi as your guide, you’ll visit two special vendors for a tasting experience (plus a drink at each location), plus learn about the history, culture, and food of Nishiki Market.

from$70.59
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Kyoto Ramen Tour with a Ramen Expert 7
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Kyoto Ramen Tour with a Ramen Expert

If you’ve never heard of Kyoto ramen, you might be missing out. On this tour led by a ramen expert, you’ll visit local restaurants to savor two mini bowls of ramen and discover the ancient capital’s impressive food culture.

from$95.29
With 1 drink
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Nishiki Market Adventure: Food, Sake, and History 1
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Nishiki Market Adventure: Food, Sake, and History

Uncover Kyoto's food, culture, and history with a tour of the famed Nishiki Market alongside an English-speaking guide. You’ll sample regional specialties, engage with vendors, sip on sake, enjoy lunch, and visit the sacred Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine.

from$132.53
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 Kyoto's Refined Palate: A Food Tour for Discerning Foodies 1
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Kyoto: Gion & Pontocho Traditional Food & Culture Tour

Explore Gion and Pontocho districts by their food. Dine at 3 unique restaurants and taste the full range of Kyoto’s distinctive gourmet, from seasonal obanzai dishes to izakaya fare and noodle dishes.

from$140.82
With 3 drinks
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Gion Tour with Kaiseki Meal in Kyoto at Night 6
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Gion Tour with Kaiseki Meal in Kyoto at Night

Join a local guide as you stroll the cobbled streets of Gion and the Pontocho alley, and take in the atmosphere and local culture and history. After exploring, sit down to an elegant, multi-course kaiseki dinner.

from$236.82
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Kyoto Nishiki Market Tour 1
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Kyoto Nishiki Market Tour

Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Nishiki Market, Kyoto’s 400-year-old culinary hub, stopping at several shops offering fresh seafood, local products and intricate sweets. Get deep insights into Kyoto’s cuisine from a local guide.

from$190.23
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Kyoto Matcha Green Tea Tour in Uji with Lunch 5
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Kyoto Matcha Green Tea Tour in Uji with Lunch

Calling all matcha lovers! Uji, Kyoto is famed for its high-quality green tea. Tour the tea-making district, enjoy a tasting of various matcha teas, enjoy tea-flavored ice cream and wagashi sweets, and have a lunch of traditional Japanese dishes.

from$190.23
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Uncovering Uji: Premium Tea, Shrines & Spirituality in Kyoto 1
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Uncovering Uji: Premium Tea, Shrines & Spirituality in Kyoto

Uncover the intricacies of Japanese tea via a road less traveled in Uji–Kyoto's most famous tea-producing region. You'll learn the nuances of regional teas, soak up Uji's history, and journey to cultural landmarks alongside a knowledgeable host.

from$66.7
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Kyoto Gion Tour and Rare Fugu Banquet with Michelin Chef 1
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Kyoto Gion Tour and Rare Fugu Banquet with Michelin Chef

Let Nadja take you on a fascinating tour of Kyoto’s historic geisha district Gion. Then end the day at an exclusive restaurant with a 7-course meal of fugu pufferfish, with a guide that works at a three Michelin-starred restaurant.

from$179.99
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Gyoza-Making Class in a Kyoto Townhouse 1
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Gyoza-Making Class in a Kyoto Townhouse

Discover how to make Japan’s most famous dumplings in this customizable gyoza-making class in Kyoto. Make gyoza wrappers from scratch, choose from a variety of fillings, grill gyoza with pro equipment and enjoy a delicious meal with local hosts.

from$139.76
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Breakfast Ramen Tour in Kyoto w/ Ramen Expert 1
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Breakfast Ramen Tour in Kyoto w/ Ramen Expert

If you’re an early riser and a ramen lover, this ramen breakfast tour might be just for you. Start the morning near Kyoto Station and explore two neighborhoods in search of two mini bowls of ramen (traditional and modern) guided by a ramen expert.

from$95.29
With 1 drink
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Sake Brewery Tour with tastings,cooking izakaya menu|Kyoto 1
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Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour & Izakaya Cooking w/ Sake Pairing

Discover Japan’s sake-brewing traditions by touring a 300-year-old sake brewery in Kyoto, then learn how to make a few staple dishes during an izakaya-themed cooking class. Enjoy classics like oden or yakitori paired with three types of sake.

from$127.05
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Kyoto: Explore Fushimi, Make Ozoni Soup & Pound Mochi 7
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Kyoto: Explore Fushimi, Make Ozoni Soup & Pound Mochi

In this unique experience in Kyoto, you’ll prepare Kyoto-style ozoni mochi soup, stroll the streets of Fushimi ward with a knowledgeable guide, and pound mochi the traditional way!

from$190.58
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Gion Night Walk and Japanese Whisky Tour 2
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Gion Night Walk and Japanese Whisky Tour

The atmospheric Gion district of Kyoto is home to traditional “machiya” houses and geisha culture. Avoiding the tourist crowds, your tour guide will take you through the quiet alleys to experience a calmer atmosphere, before checking out a local bar.

from$56.47
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Evening Gion Walking Tour and Customized Kappo Dinner 4
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Evening Gion Walking Tour and Customized Kappo Dinner

Connect with the essence of Kyoto as you stroll along the machiya houses, shrines and bridges of Gion’s alleyways with a knowledgeable guide, and indulge in a multi-course kappo dinner customized to your preferences.

from$141.17
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Hiro was an excellent tour guide! He brought us to izakaya’s that locals will go to and his recommendations for food were all delicious. He gave a great tour of Gion and was very knowledgeable about history and local traditions. As a surprise bonus he took some beautiful pictures of us! We highly recommend Hiro and ByFood tours.
Kailey Fasugba
April 06, 2025
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Atsu guided our group of five into the market, welcoming us with smiling warmth and introducing us to new foods in several restaurants. Atsu explained the menu for the tour, and everything we tried was delicious. We especially appreciated his conversation about the Nishiki market’s history, and that he showed us the traditions in the shrines and temples. Atsu gave us recommendations of his favorite places, besides the places we visited during the tour. Atsu’s English was very good, and we enjoyed the relaxed pace of our tour. Ending at the Takashimaya shopping center allowed us to continue walking and enjoying the many beautiful products offered at Takashimaya after we said goodbye to Atsu. Thank you Atsu!
Jan Herrick
April 03, 2025
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Ayu was an amazing tour guide. I recommend her for anyone looking to learn about Kyoto and its culture and food scene.
Sophannak Tuon
April 02, 2025
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Awesome evening with Ferdinand and Oisin! Tried delicious local food, discovered hidden spots and walked through historical sites complemented by insider insights. If you’re a curious foodie this is an absolute must!!
Lucy Scott
April 02, 2025
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My husband and I had such a great time on this tour! The food was absolutely delicious — we tried a range of dishes, and loved every bite. What made it even better was the conversation. Our guide, Hero, was super friendly and gave us so many interesting insights into Kyoto, Japanese culture, and local life. It felt really relaxed, like spending an evening out with a local friend. We also loved that the guide took photos along the way, so we could just enjoy ourselves without worrying about snapping pictures. Now we have some great memories to look back on! We’d definitely recommend this experience to anyone wanting a fun, authentic night out in Kyoto.
Rebecca Jacobs
March 29, 2025
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Photo of faq question markFrequently Asked Questions

What is a Kyoto food tour?

A Kyoto food tour is an immersive experience where you can explore the culinary delights of Kyoto. It involves visiting various local food spots, trying traditional dishes, and learning about the history and culture behind the food. It's like a mouthwatering adventure that takes you through the heart and soul of Kyoto's gastronomy.

What can I expect from a Kyoto food tour?

Expect an engaging journey filled with flavors and aromas to enchant your taste buds. A Kyoto Food Tour will allow you to try authentic dishes like kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal), sushi, tempura, matcha desserts, and more. You'll also learn about the ingredients, cooking techniques, and cultural significance of each dish from knowledgeable local guides.

How long does a Kyoto food tour last?

It varies depending on the type of experience; however, typically you can expect a Kyoto Food Tour to last anywhere from 1 hour to 3 or 4 (if visiting multiple locations). This timeframe allows you to savor a variety of dishes, visit different food spots, and also learn about the cultural significance of the food.

Are Kyoto food tours suitable for vegetarians or people with dietary restrictions?

Yes! There are plenty of Kyoto Food Tours that cater to dietary restrictions, including vegetarian and vegan. On the listing page, you can filter experiences by selecting your dietary restriction and applying the filter to see all the experiences that fit your needs. It’s also advised to inform the tour operator (host) in advance, and they will usually do their best to accommodate your preferences–keep an eye out for this information in the ‘Remarks’ section on the experience page.

Can I customize a Kyoto food tour to my preferences?

Yes, you can fully customize your Kyoto Food Tour experience based on your preferences. Using the search bar and filters, you can select from a range of options to narrow down an Osaka Food Tour experience that’s perfect for you.

How do I book a Kyoto food tour?

First, use the search bar and filters to find a specific experience. Then, select the date for the experience and the number of participants. Add extra information–such as dietary restrictions–in the additional notes section. Then, make the payment. If the host has set the experience to ‘Instant Confirmation,’ the booking will be confirmed automatically. If the host has set the experience to ‘Manual Confirmation,’ the host will either confirm or reject your booking. You’ll likely receive a reply within one business day. After confirmation, you will receive detailed meeting instructions and access info.

What should I wear and bring for a Kyoto food tour?

This will vary depending on the type of experience. However, good walking shoes and comfortable clothing are usually a safe bet.

Find Food Tours in Kyoto

Kyoto is a city where the past and present intertwine like the flavors in a perfectly crafted dish. Kyoto is home to breathtaking temples, serene gardens, captivating traditions, and a culinary wonderland that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight. From delectable street food to exquisite kaiseki dining experiences, Kyoto offers a gastronomic journey that is as rich in flavor as it is in history. And what better way to explore the city's culinary treasures than by joining a Kyoto food tour? Grab your chopsticks, loosen your belt, and embark on a mouthwatering adventure to hunt down the best food in Kyoto!

Kyoto Cuisine

Kyoto is a city that wears its history proudly, and its food is no exception. Traditional Kyoto cuisine – known as Kyo-ryori – is deeply rooted in centuries-old traditions and reflects the delicate artistry and attention to detail that define the city. Each dish is a harmonious blend of seasonal ingredients, meticulously prepared and presented to showcase the essence of Kyoto's culinary heritage. Tantalize your taste buds with flavors that have been perfected over generations with a food tour in Kyoto. “What makes a Kyoto food tour so special?" Besides indulging in various delicious dishes, these tours offer a captivating journey through Kyoto's history, culture, and culinary traditions. As you wander through the narrow streets, accompanied by knowledgeable guides, you'll sample mouthwatering food and gain insight into the stories and legends that have shaped Kyoto's culinary identity. It's like a delicious crash course in Kyoto's past, served one bite at a time!

Kyoto Street Food

In a city with so many bites to offer, where to start? Some of the best food in the city can be found after dark, with a Kyoto food tour to sample some street food, which is one of the highlights of Kyoto's food scene. As you explore the city, you'll encounter lively food stalls and markets, offering a wonderland of flavors and aromas that will have you salivating. From savoring piping hot takoyaki (doughy octopus balls) to biting into a crispy yuba (tofu skin) tempura, Kyoto street food is a feast for all your senses. On a food tour, you'll have the opportunity to navigate this culinary wonderland with a provincial guide who knows all the hidden gems and best-kept secrets of the Kyoto street food scene.

Kaiseki in Kyoto

If we’re talking Kyoto-famous food, we have to start with the refined elegance of kaiseki – the pinnacle of Kyoto dining experiences. Kaiseki is a multi-course meal that takes you on a gastronomic journey, presenting a carefully curated selection of seasonal ingredients and flavors. Each dish is a work of art, meticulously crafted to please both the eye and the palate. During a Kyoto food tour, you might have the chance to experience kaiseki at a traditional ryokan or a modern restaurant, where you'll witness the masterful skills of the chefs and the exquisite beauty of the dishes. It's a culinary experience that will transport you to a world of refinement and perfection.

Nishiki Market: Kyoto's Kitchen

Kyoto's food tours also provide an excellent opportunity to explore the city's vibrant markets and discover local dishes. The Nishiki Market, also known as "Kyoto's Kitchen," is a bustling hub of activity where you can wander through narrow aisles filled with fresh produce, regional specialties, and unique ingredients. Your guide will introduce you to the local vendors, share stories about the ingredients, and even teach you how to select the best ingredients for your culinary creations.

When choosing a Kyoto food tour, you're spoiled for choice. A variety of tour operators cater to different tastes and preferences. Some tours focus on specific neighborhoods or food themes, while others offer a broader exploration of Kyoto's culinary delights. So whether you're a street food enthusiast, a history buff, or a curious epicurean, there's a food tour in Kyoto that will cater to your every craving.

If you’re looking for the best food tour in Kyoto, look no further. Kyoto is a city that will capture your heart through its history, beauty, and its incredible food. A food tour in Kyoto is not just a chance to indulge in mouthwatering dishes but also an opportunity to delve into the city's captivating past and immerse yourself in its cultural tapestry. So pack your appetite, bring your sense of adventure, and let one of our Kyoto food tours take you on the journey of a lifetime.