Taste of Kyoto Food Tour with a Local

Kyoto, Japan
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 4 travelers

Overview

Discover Kyoto’s unique food culture on a small-group tour with a local guide. Enjoy yuba, traditional obanzai, and a variety of Japanese izakaya dishes at carefully selected restaurants while learning the stories and traditions behind each dish.

・Taste yuba and tofu, essential flavors of Kyoto’s traditional food culture

・Discover obanzai, Kyoto’s traditional home-style cuisine

・Enjoy a casual Japanese izakaya experience with a beer or other drink

・Visit 3 carefully selected restaurants, each offering a different taste of Japanese food culture

・Step away from the typical tourist spots and discover a more local side of Kyoto

What's included

  • Two standard drinks of your choice (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
  • A selection of our recommended dishes at all 3 restaurants

What to expect

  1. 10m
    Meet your guide in front of Starbucks Coffee KyotoKarasuma-Rokkaku. We’ll start with a brief introduction and an overview of the tour before beginning our food experience.
  2. Rokkaku
    1h
    Discover the delicate flavors of tofu and yuba, two essential parts of Kyoto’s food culture.
  3. 50m
    Yakiyori - Grilled Skewers
    Enjoy freshly grilled yakitori paired with a cold Japanese beer — a classic combination loved across Japan. Taste different chicken skewers while learning about Japan’s casual dining culture.
  4. 50m
    Obanzai - Kyoto's Home-Style Cuisine
    Enjoy a selection of obanzai, Kyoto’s traditional home-style dishes made with seasonal vegetables and simple local ingredients. Discover how seasonality, simplicity, and making the most of each ingredient have shaped Kyoto’s everyday food culture.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet your guide out side the entrance of Starbucks Coffee - Kyoto Karasuma-Rokkaku.

End point

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please let us know about any food allergies or dietary restrictions when booking. We will do our best to accommodate your needs; however, due to the nature of the tour and the restaurants we visit, we cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment. Vegetarian options may be available with advance notice, but some traditional Japanese dishes may contain fish-based dashi (broth). Vegan and strict dietary requirements may be difficult to accommodate.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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