Old Kyoto Nighttime All-Inclusive Local Food Tour
- Explore Yasaka Shrine and the Gion entertainment quarter at night - and you may even see a Geisha!
- Savor at least ten different tastes across two restaurants (happy to accommodate your dietary restrictions!), and have a sake, beer, or otherwise at each stop too.
- Get personalized attention with group sizes that never exceed six guests.
- Rest assured that your guide will speak native or honestly near native English. No aspiring English speakers running our tours!
- With no tipping, and food and drink included, you need not worry about being taken for a ride at kickback restaurants or being hit up for tips at the end of the evening.
- Quality is our passion.
Options
Kyoto Night Foodie Tour
Inclusions
Admission to attractions
English-speaking guide
Professional guide
Dinner
Refreshments
Meals and beverages
Up to two alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks (one at each stop)
Exclusions
Transport
Other personal expenses
Additional Info
Participants must be aged 15+ to participate in this activity
Group size: 1-6 participant(s)
The legal drinking age in Japan is age 20. Please bring a valid ID for proof of age
The activity is able to accommodate the following dietary requirements: lactose intolerance / allergies / gluten intolerance / vegetarian diets / vegan diets
Pets are prohibited
Child seats are not available
This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible
What's included in Old Kyoto Nighttime All-Inclusive Local Food Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- [Departure] 18:30, meet up at Minamiza Theater. Come out Exit 6 of Gion Shijo Station and can see the Minamiza Theater.Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded
- [Attraction/experience] 15 min(s), Guided tour, Yasaka Shrine, A short walk down Shijo-dori (loosely translated to “4th Avenue”) brings us to Yasaka Jinja, a grand beacon up a gentle slope at the top of the street. It can only be fortuitous to begin an evening wi
- [Attraction/experience] 45 min(s), Guided tour, Gion, Almost directly across the street from Yasaka Jinja, the Gion starts. Our meandering and storytelling will take about 45 minutes.
- [Dining] 45 min(s), Dinner, Restaurant #1, it’s time for drinks and food. There will always be a variety of small plates. We’ll also share the sights and sounds of a typical “tachinomi,” or standing bar-restaurant.
- [Attraction/experience] 30 min(s), Pontocho Park, The old, riverside district of Ponto street gives us a great opportunity to discuss Kyoto food away from the Gion nightlife scene. Most restaurants specialize in a certain type of Japanese cuisine
- [Dining] 30 min(s), Dinner, Restaurant #2, Visit yet another of our favorite Kyoto restaurants. There will be more tasty dishes for your culinary consideration and, of course, another (included) drink in accompaniment
- [Return] 21:30, at Guests leave from the final restaurant, As most guests prefer to continue a bit of walking themselves, we leave them after the final restaurant.
- The menu might change depending on the season and availability of ingredients
Our Favourites
Ready for a six guest or less exploration of the local food and entertainment districts of Kyoto? We spend half our time checking out the sights, and half our time eating on this engaging, all-inclusive night tour! You'll mingle with locals, eat regional specialties at two different standing bar restaurants (though we often sit down at one or both), and be given a visual feast of a primer on the nightlife of Gion (content is teen+ appropriate), including geisha and more!
With a native English speaking guide at your side, you'll get a clear understanding of what the area is all about. And with some great food and a couple of (included) drinks in you!
Please note this is a sample menu; seasonal changes and restaurant availability may affect the exact dishes served on your food tour.
Meet
Venues
- Kyoto Shijo Minami Za
