Taste of Kyoto Food Tour with a Local

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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

End point
Karasuma Station

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Rokkaku

    Discover the delicate flavors of tofu and yuba, two essential parts of Kyoto’s food culture.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    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.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    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.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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.
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Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Walking Tours
Culinary Tours
Sake Tasting
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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