Kyoto: Gion & Pontocho Food Tour with 13 Dishes
- Explore the lantern-lit streets of Gion and Pontocho with a knowledgeable local guide
- Savor over 13 traditional dishes, from tempura and sashimi to local flavors at a hidden dining spot
- Visit the beautifully illuminated Yasaka Shrine and a historic shrine frequented by geishas
- Enjoy an authentic izakaya experience perfectly paired with famous Kyoto sake
- Uncover the secrets and traditions of Kyoto’s rich geisha culture along scenic alleyways
What to expect
Step into the enchanting world of Kyoto at night on this guided small-group tour through Gion and Pontocho. As the sun sets and warm lantern light fills the streets, your local guide will lead you through historic alleys and scenic spots like the illuminated Yasaka Shrine and Gion Shirakawa. Along the way, visit cozy izakayas and hidden dining spots to savor over 10 traditional dishes—including crisp tempura, fresh sashimi, and local Kyoto sake. Between bites, discover the fascinating history of the geisha culture and the traditions that define Kyoto’s unique nightlife. It’s an unforgettable evening blending culture, flavors, and local life in Japan’s most iconic historic districts.
Note: Advance notice is required for dietary requests, as dishes typically include meat and fish.
Reviews
The experience with Saki was super fun and interesting, touring the most fascinating parts of Gion and trying delicious local dishes. Highly, highly recommended!!!!
thank you Haku for making my kyoto experience memorable. food was amazing
Haku was an awesome guide and we all really appreciated the cultural experience and education that he provided throughout the entire tour. Highly recommend this tour for your first night in Kyoto. Haku is an amazing guide and the food was a very unique experience.
Kanta was a very charming and funny guide. At same time he told us many insights about the area and traditions. Food was special and meeting people from different cultures and countries was great fun. For sure worth the price.
We had a wonderful time with Minori. We had a great time learning new facts about the area, but our favorite thing was trying unique dishes with personal recommendations from our guide at the restaurants, not just the typical tourist fair. We are do glad we signed up for this tour and highly recommend.
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!
Serra was lovely and kind. We really enjoyed walking around Kyoto and especially the Wagyu sushi and the stingray fin.
Haruka was such a great guide!! such a fun tour and a great chance to try some food we may not have tried otherwise! definitely recommend!
Saki was a great guide! She showed us some fantastic local restaurants and was very knowledgeable about everything in Kyoto!
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