Kyoto Casual Pontocho Evening Food Tour with 3 Reviews by Arigato Japan Food Tours

3 hoursDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

10 peopleMaximum group size

1 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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Spend a relaxed evening of food tasting with a local guide

Walking tour of the famous Pontocho and Gion Shirakawa districts

Enjoy food and drink stops featuring classic and seasonal dishes of Kyoto

Try sumi (charcoal) grilled meat and seafood skewers

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Kyoto’s Pontocho and Gion Shirakawa districts offer a step back in time—and with this casual evening food tour, experienced travelers can uncover their most flavorful secrets. Wander lantern-lit lanes, visit historic tea houses, and savor yakitori, handmade noodles, and more at four distinctive stops. Each tasting is paired with stories of Kyoto’s culinary and cultural heritage, creating an immersive experience beyond the temples. The USP: a guided walk that helps you bypass the tourist traps for authentic flavors and hidden gems, making this tour an ideal way to dine and discover in one of Japan’s most evocative neighborhoods.

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5 food and drink stops2 drinksHistoric area sightseeingLocal English speaking guide

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The process from finding the tour we wanted to take to getting set up for the tour was an easy process. The other reviews we saw gave us the security of using their website to book our trip. The only item we missed which would have given a 5* was the trip did not include see the Alps up close or a train trip. Well maybe next time there may be one and we would definitely take that trip.

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Kyoto Casual Pontocho Evening Food Tour

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