Kyoto Food Tour










Kyoto Food Tour
The Kyoto Food Tour takes you on a journey through the city’s timeless culinary traditions, where you’ll savor delicate kaiseki, matcha sweets, and other regional specialties that embody Kyoto’s refined culture and history. Led by a local guide, you’ll explore hidden gems and discover the art of Japanese cuisine in this ancient capital.
Tour Summary
⚲ Location: Kyoto
↻ Duration: 3 hours
⇒ Meeting Time: 5 pm
⌕ Meeting Location: Your hotel lobby. The guide will contact you to confirm the exact location.
⇐ Drop-off Time: 8 pm
⌕ Drop-off Location: Last destination
⚐ Language: English
Note: No other tourists will be joining your tour, making it an exclusive and personalized experience.
Tour Details
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The tour will take you through three iconic locations: Nishiki Market, Kiyamachi Street, and Kyoto's Gion District, where you'll experience a variety of local delicacies, sweets, and sake.
The guide will pivot based on any customer preferences (e.g., vegetarian, halal, gluten-free, or seafood restrictions, etc.).
Nishiki Market: Known as Kyoto's kitchen, a labyrinth of stalls where the flavors of the region unfold in vibrant displays of fresh produce, pickles, and savory bites.
Kiyamachi Street: A picturesque avenue lined with traditional teahouses and modern eateries, where the past and present merge over cups of matcha and tempura.
Kyoto's Gion District: A step back in time, where lantern-lit streets and the aroma of delicate sweets and sake evoke the elegance of Kyoto’s geisha culture.
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✔ Dedicated, multilingual, professional local tour guide’s time and expertise (for 3 hours), along with their personal expenses.
✔ Food Expenses: All food expenses will be covered, with a set budget per person.
✔ Stovenirs: A unique souvenir for each guest on the tour (see section below).
✔ Customizable Itinerary: Flexibility to tailor the tour according to your dietary preferences and interests.
✔ Personal Support: If customers who book contact us with any questions about their Japan trip, we will respond promptly.
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✖ Transportation Costs: Participants handle their own transportation costs (public or private).
Note: For those who booked the 'Luxury Wand' asset, everything mentioned above is fully covered, including private transportation.
More about the 'Luxury Wand' here.
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Stovenirs = Souvenirs + Stories.
贈り物の背後には、心のこもった物語が広がっています。
(Okurimono no haigo ni wa, kokoro no komotta monogatari ga hirogatteimasu.)
Translation: "Behind every gift, there is an heartfelt story unfolding."
For direct bookings made through our website, every guest will receive a special "stovenir" during the tour—a thoughtfully chosen souvenir accompanied by a captivating story about Japan, shared by your guide.
These stovenirs are designed to enrich your experience, making your tour not just memorable but deeply meaningful.
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1. Confirmation Email: You will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours of booking.
2. Resources: We will email you "Preparing for Your Japan Trip" and "Japan Secrets" digital guides to help you make the most of your experience.
3. Personalized Contact: Your guides will reach out to you three times (via email or Whatsapp):
a… 2-4 weeks before your tour.
b… again the day before your tour with them.
c… and finally at the meeting point on the day of the tour.
4. Support: We will follow up with you to ensure everything is going smoothly and offer support if any issues arise.
You may have more inquiries. Why not explore our Frequently Asked Questions section?