Kyoto: Gion & Pontocho Food Tour with 13 Dishes
Discover the magic of Kyoto’s nightlife on this small-group tour through Gion and Pontocho, guided by a local expert. Gain unique insights into Kyoto’s rich geisha culture while exploring hidden gems and savoring traditional dishes.
Start at Yasaka Shrine, beautifully illuminated at night, as your guide shares fascinating stories about its history and cultural significance.
Next, enjoy a cozy izakaya experience in Gion with delicious dishes like karaage, tempura, and sashimi, perfectly paired with Kyoto’s famous sake.
Stroll through the scenic Gion Shirakawa area and visit a shrine frequented by geishas
End the night in Pontocho, where you’ll taste more local flavors at a hidden dining spot, which has a different vibes.
What to expect
Highlights: Explore Kyoto’s iconic nightlife districts, Gion and Pontocho, with a knowledgeable local guide.
Gain rare insights into geisha culture while visiting historical spots and hidden areas not easily found by visitors.
Enjoy over 10 traditional Japanese dishes across multiple local eateries, including karaage, tempura, sashimi, and Kyoto sake.
Experience the illuminated beauty of Yasaka Shrine at night and learn its cultural significance.
Walk through the atmospheric Gion Shirakawa area and visit a shrine associated with geishas.
End the evening in a hidden Pontocho restaurant, each location offering a distinct local vibe.
These elements together create an immersive and memorable night in Kyoto.
Reviews
Our guide, Takuma, was very cheerful and knew so much about the area and it's history. All of the food we had was amazing and unique to the area/things we had not tried yet on our trip. We felt like we were getting the local experience. Overall we had a wonderful time in lovely company 😊
this was seriously such a highlight! minori was an amazing guide and we were able to learn so much about the food and the culture I would completely recommend!
Masa is a very friendly and professional guide who showed us some nice places. we enjoyed the variety of food.
Serra was lovely and kind. We really enjoyed walking around Kyoto and especially the Wagyu sushi and the stingray fin.
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