Kyoto Night Food Tour with Local Chef – 13 Dishes & Sake
- Kyoto-only izakayas: curated stops featuring crafted dishes beyond generic bar-hopping tours
- Thoughtful drink pairings: sake, shochu, or local beer matched to each course
- Kyoto-based food guide: insights into flavors, ingredients, and seasonality
- Omakase-style pacing: refined small plates served with intention—no rushed or random ordering
- Hidden local spots: intimate counters and back alleys loved by locals, away from tourist crowds
- Practical izakaya know-how: ordering tips, menu reading, and dining etiquette you can use anywhere in Japan
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What to expect
•Explore hidden alleys in Kyoto at night •13 dishes & 3 drinks including sake •Led by a former chef (not just a guide) •Small group experience •Learn food culture, not just eat
About your guide Your guide is not just a local — she is a former chef who worked in Europe.
With deep knowledge of flavors, ingredients, and Japanese food culture, she brings each dish to life through storytelling and explanation.
- The legal drinking age in Japan is age 20. Please bring a valid ID for proof of age
- Merchants can not serve alcohol to anyone who will be driving a vehicle
Reviews
My partner and I had a great evening with our guide Momoko. She introduced us you 2 local eateries with mostly locals and Japanese only menus. The food was amazing and Momoko was very knowledgeable, explaining the different dishes we ate. The sashimi was delicious, the wagyu beef was very tender and the eel was yummy and a first for me! After mains we moved on to a second restaurant for sake and a local dessert. The evening was very enjoyable and a great learning experience! Highly recommend!
We had an absolutely amazing time on this tour trying so many traditional foods. Everything was delicious! We discovered so many new foods that non-locals would not know to even try. Our guide was Momoko, and she was a highly knowledgeable about the cuisine and local area. She was absolutely wonderful to chat with and made the experience even better. Highly recommend any traveler to book this tour.
momo was a great guide. took us to typical Kyoto street food and drinks as promised not overcrowded with foreigners. I highly recommended this trip.
This was a great night out with amazing local dishes and drinks. The guide Momoko was a local Japanese expert! She made sure the group had a great time at the same time as educating us on Kyoto! I did this solo and it was perfect way to get a taste of the night life in Kyoto. Perfect trip! 10/10 no notes!
Momo was kind and fun! She shared with us the interesting culinary secrets of our meal as well as traditions of food in Japan. First time trying shoju! All the evening was fantastic!
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