FOOD TOURS IN KYOTO · Japan
Every trip has one free day too few. These 10 food tours in Kyoto justify the slot — priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Kyoto night food tour in Gion and Pontocho with 9+ dishes and 6 sake tastings, guided walking and a full meal plan.
“Value for money and fun Kyoto experience with our guide Yuma. Highly recommend this food and drink experience - something for everyone.”
3 hours in Kyoto’s Gekkeikan Okura museum and tasting room, with 10 sake pours, food pairings, and a guide cheat sheet.
“This was such an amazing experience! Our guide was very informative, we learned so much about Sake!! We would highly recommend this tour💕”
A 5-hour Kyoto walking tour of Arashiyama bamboo, Tenryuji temple, Okochi Sanso garden, monkeys at Iwatayama, plus lunch or sake tasting.
“Kevin was my guide and he was absolutely fantastic! Really friendly and took the time to chat to everyone - he was also happy to suggest other things to do in Kyoto and how to avoid the crowds. This is really a full morning with lots of things to see but also opportunities to sit and relax. Would really recommend!! Thanks Kevin”
Learn Kyoto sake in Fushimi, tour Gekkeikan, taste 10+ styles with food pairings, and leave with a bottle-reading cheat sheet.
“Kyoko was an excellent tour guide. Not only was she extremely knowledgeable about all things sake, she was a very kind and funny tour guide. Learned so much about sake, its history, and what kind exactly that I would like. Definitely would recommend this tour if you’re interested in sake and its history.”
Kyoto’s Fushimi sake walk blends the Gekkeikan Okura museum with a guided tasting of many local styles in a small group.
“Our afternoon spent during the sake tour was rich in history who would know that the Gekkeinan brewery existed since the 1600’s. Our guide was knowledgeable regarding the brewing process and stepped us through the tasting process. We had a wonderful time being sociable and tasting 17 types of sake. Our tour finished with our guide giving us advice on how to get to other areas more efficiently and hailing a taxi for us. I would thoroughly recommend our guide and the sake tour. It was a wonderful experience!”
Sample Kyoto’s best bites on a small-group Nishiki Market walk plus shrine and temple stops, with culture context and enough food.
“While we could have explored Nishiki Market on our own, having a guide made all the difference. Taka, our guide, not only showed us the market’s hidden gems but also introduced us to some incredible local delicacies. He truly took care of us throughout the experience. If you’re looking for a bit of personalized attention while exploring the market, this tour is highly recommended.”
A 90-minute Kyoto sake workshop in Fushimi with a sommelier, 7 tastings, and otsumami pairings, plus a cheat sheet to order confidently.
“This was a great experience. Our host, Mayo, was amazing and explained the process of making sake and how changes to process create different flavors in the same. Super cool and gave me a whole new appreciation for it. I am vegan and was a bit worried about the snack parings, but there were able to easily accommodate me when I arrived and sub out the non-vegan snacks for other options.”
Learn sake in Kyoto with 7 tastings, otsumami snacks, and a cheat sheet to read labels and order with confidence.
“We loved the sake tasting and food pairing experience. Our sake sommelier Kotaro was very knowledgeable and a great teacher. We now know which type of sake we prefer, how to order it, and what to pair it with. I definitely recommend this to anyone visiting Kyoto!”
Kyoto Gion and Pontocho food tour: up to 13 dishes, sake, and geisha-culture sights in 3 hours with a small English group for $82.
“Super experience and food. Our guide was very helpful and chat with everyone. Also explained in detail our food and did a mini walk.”
Private Kyoto food tour with 10 tastings, temple garden and Hanamikoji stops, and dietary swaps with a multilingual local guide.
“We went on a national holiday and there were many people at the market that day. Yoshihiro made it easy for us to traverse the market and brought us many tasty things. He also gave us additional tips for traveling around Kyoto.”
Pick the kind of day first. The tour comes second.
