41 bookable culinary tours in Kyoto , from $96 to $98000 a head. Kyoto is where Japan's old food culture survives in working form. Read the full Kyoto food guide.
Culinary Tours worth booking
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Kyoto Foodie Night Tour
- 7+ mouth-watering Kyoto-style Japanese food tastings, enough for a full dinner meal, served from locally-owned restaurants (Menu may vary every time based on the fresh ingredients at the market). - 3 drinks as we tast
3.5h - 02
Kyoto Geisha & Maiko Dinner: Intimate Cultural Experience in Gion
Go beyond the standard "1-hour viewing Maiko how"! While many tourists hope to spot a Geisha on the streets of Gion, experiencing a dinner with a Maiko is an incredibly rare privilege. (In Kyoto, “geisha” is not the us
3.5h from $45400 - 03
Osaka and Nara Day Tour with Private Transportation
Discover the best of Osaka and Nara in just one epic day with your Osaka and Nara Day Tour Starter Pack! Perfect for travelers who want to experience the highlights without the hassle, this private tour packs history, cu
6h from $39500 - 04
Kyoto: Kawaramachi Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour
Please find out this tour on IG #travel.japan_together Let's enjoy bar hopping tour at Kyoto Kawaramachi area! Our guide will take you to real local bar and izakaya, difficult to find for foreigners. This experience i
3h from $6000 - 05
Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Tour (7 Tastings + Brunch)
Join a MagicalTrip tour, proud winner of Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best Award, led by a professionally trained MagicalTrip Certified Guide. Start your day with a peaceful stroll through Kyoto’s historic Gion district,
3h from $11330 - 06
Kyoto: Gion Food Tour 13 Dishes at 4 Eateries
Step into the heart of Kyoto’s old-world charm with this guided food tour. As the sun sets, your local guide will lead you through atmospheric lantern-lit alleys and past teahouses where geisha still entertain. Along the
3h from $13000 - 07
Kyoto Food Tour of 10 Tastings with Wagyu, Mochi & More Secrets
Kyoto is known to have about 2000 temples and shrines but did you know that Kyoto has about 12000 restaurants among which 110 are Michelin Stars. In Kyoto there is a time to pray and then there is a time to eat. With Sec
3.5h from $142 - 08
Kyoto Premium Night Foodie Tour in Gion(9+dishes + Sake tastings)
Experience the true magic of Kyoto at night! This award-winning foodie tour takes you beyond the tourist traps and deep into the historic, lantern-lit streets of Gion and Pontocho. 1. Access to Hidden Local Restaurants
3.5h from $24650 - 09
Kyoto: Gion Local Food Tour (Taste 15 Dishes)
Join this delicious walking food tour through Gion, Kyoto’s most famous traditional district, and experience 15 authentic local dishes at hidden eateries loved by locals. Your knowledgeable guide will take you to small
3h from $96 - 10
Kyoto Casual Evening Pontocho Food Tour
Step into the enchanting world of Kyoto on this walking tour through Pontocho and Gion Shirakawa, two of the city’s most picturesque and historic districts. Perfect for all ages, this casual evening tour immerses you in
3h from $221 - 11
Kyoto Evening Gion Food Tour Including Kaiseki Dinner
Step into the enchanting world of old Kyoto and immerse yourself in the magic of Gion and Shirakawa on this unforgettable evening walking tour. As twilight falls, lanterns flicker to life, casting a warm glow over cobble
3h from $276 - 12
Kyoto Izakaya Hopping: Pontocho & Gion Local Food Tour
Experience the real taste of Kyoto! On this walking tour, we explore the vibrant backstreets of Kiyamachi and Pontocho to find the best local spots. Whether you are a foodie or just love a good drink, our local guides wi
3h from $7200 - 13
Private Customized Kyoto Tour with Expert Guide For Family
Experience Kyoto Your Way – Private, Family-Friendly & Unforgettable This isn’t a typical group tour with strangers and rigid schedules. This is your family’s private Kyoto adventure, crafted for travelers who want space
8h from $22000 - 14
The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Kyoto: The 10 Tastings
Eat your way through Kyoto's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food items beloved by the locals: from savory to sweet and local drinks; this tour will leave every
3h from $172 - 15
Kyoto: 3h 100% Customized Private Tour -Your Pace, Your Interests
Discover Kyoto your way — with a 100% personalized itinerary built around what YOU want to see, at your own pace. No crowded group buses. No places you didn't ask for. Just you, your private guide, and the Kyoto that
2h - 16
Nishiki Market Walking Food Tour with Local guide
Starting from the Starbucks Kyoto Sanjo Karasuma Building, we will visit a series of iconic Kyoto landmarks, beginning with a peaceful visit to Rokkakudo Temple. From there, we will head to Yaoyaichi, a local market that
3h from $12000 - 17
Osaka Day Trip by Private Car from Kyoto
Explore Osaka's top landmarks in a single, efficient day. This tour takes you through the city's iconic sites including the historic Osaka Castle, the bustling Dotonbori District, and the serene Shitennoji Temple. Travel
8h from $88000 - 18
Kyoto Night Food Tour Explore Kiyamachi's Culinary Delights
Delve into Kyoto's vibrant culinary scene with an exclusive night food tour in the iconic Kiyamachi neighborhood. This all-inclusive experience invites you to savor local delicacies while immersing yourself in the cultur
3h from $15600 - 19
Kyoto’s Exclusive Private Gourmet Night with Local
■A Private Dining Experience in Gion Immerse yourself in Kyoto’s rich culinary heritage with this exclusive, private dining tour. Designed for food lovers seeking modern luxury, this experience blends authentic Kyoto fl
3h from $50000 - 20
Kyoto Gion Evening: Wagyu & Sake Tasting with Guide (EN/FR/DE)
This exclusive premium tour takes you into the culinary heart of Kyoto after dark — far beyond the usual sights. In a small group, you'll walk with a local guide through the historic Gion district and the atmospheric lan
3h from $22000 - 21
From Kyoto: Japanese Sword Workshop & Himeji Castle Guided Tour
*The photos of Himeji Castle are of Courtesy of Himeji City Explore the rich history of Himeji area on this 1 day tour from Kyoto, featuring a visit to an authentic swordsmith and the UNESCO World Heritage Himeji Castle
8h from $64103 - 22
Kyoto Ramen Culture Tour: 2-Bowl Tasting Experience
This is not a casual ramen stop — it’s a focused tasting experience designed for true ramen lovers. Instead of eating one bowl and moving on, you will compare two distinct styles side by side, guided by a local who expla
2h from $18500 - 23
Sake and Food Tour in Kyoto with a Chef!
Starting at the Gekkeikan Sake Museum, our walk through the oldest sake brewery in Kyoto will give you a broad understanding of sake making and its history. Enjoy different sakes on location, a knowledge handy for the re
6h from $98000 - 24
Visit Osaka Taiko Hideyoshi Fest with Hilton DT Osaka Lunch 8/18
Visit Osaka Hokoku Shrine, which enshrines the three generations of the Toyotomi clan (Hideyoshi, Hidenaga, and Hideyori). (A commemorative goshuin (shrine stamp) will be given to all participants here!) This day is th
7h - 25
Private Kyoto Bar Hopping: Choose Your Night Area
What makes this experience special is its flexibility and privacy. This is a fully private tour limited to your group only, where you can choose your preferred area and enjoy izakayas selected based on your tastes. Inst
2h from $20500 - 26
Kyoto: Umeshu (Japanese plum wine) Craft & Pickles Experience
Immerse yourself in Kyoto’s preservation culture through a private experience beyond a simple “Japanese plum wine workshop.” While umeshu is often translated as Japanese plum wine, the Japanese ume fruit differs from Wes
2.5h from $30500 - 27
Kyoto: Umeshu (Japanese plum wine) Craft & Evening Izakaya Tour
This experience combines two sides of umeshu that are rarely explored together: crafting and nightlife. Rather than simply tasting “Japanese plum wine,” you begin by creating your own personalized umeshu at CHOYA UME ST
2h from $34000 - 28
The Kyoto Wagyu & Perfume Cocktail Odyssey
Step off the beaten path and into a unique Kyoto night This small-group experience begins at a local yakiniku restaurant so authentic it often turns away tourists without Japanese speakers. Enjoy six cuts of premium Jap
3.5h from $20000 - 29
Kyoto Local Foodie Tour at Night
As dusk settles over Kyoto, step away from the modern streets and back in time to the atmospheric Gion district. This tour is more than a dinner; it's a journey through the narrow, cobbled alleys of Pontocho and Gion, ar
3h from $11200 - 30
Explore Nishiki Market and Samurai Ninjya Museum PRIVATE Tour
Join our guided tour of Kyoto's top gourmet spots, where we'll introduce you to the charm of Kyoto cuisine. First, let's explore the expansive and delicious Nishiki Market, known as the "Kitchen of Kyoto," with a history
3h from $16800 - 31
Kyoto or Osaka Himeji Castle and Kobe Beef Private Day Trip
Let’s take a journey from Kyoto or Osaka to Himeji aboard Japan’s famous Shinkansen (bullet train)! Your National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter will meet you at your hotel and accompany you to Himeji, home to th
8h from $945 - 32
Taste of Kyoto Food Tour with a Local
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 tr
3h from $15000 - 33
Kyoto's Recommended Ramen and Nishiki Market Tour
This is a special guided tour where you can experience Kyoto’s unique ramen culture. Visit selected ramen shops to savor the essence of Japanese cuisine, and explore Nishiki Market to enjoy the local food and atmosphere.
2h from $15600 - 34
Private Tour with Local Photographer
Have you asked "could you take a picture?" and Have you ever gotten nice one!? My tour makes you feel that you get a lots of memories in Japan and let you look back them because I'm always your side and with nice photos!
4h from $15000 - 35
Kyoto Omakase Sushi & Gourmet Dining Experience
• Watch master sushi craftsmanship up close • Dine in a hidden sushi restaurant away from the tourist crowds • Enjoy an omakase dinner featuring approximately 13 dishes, including sushi, seasonal tempura, and Kyoto-ins
2h from $39800 - 36
Quiet Kyoto: Morning Shrine Walk & Authentic Japanese Breakfast
Kyoto is a world-class destination, but its popularity often leads to heavy daytime crowds that can feel overwhelming. This tour is designed to eliminate that stress. By starting your journey in the early hours while the
2h from $6500 - 37
Visit One Site You Like, Nishiki Market, Fushimi Inari, etc.
Do you want to experience Japanese language lesson in English and use the tips at the worldly famous "Kitchen of Kyoto"? I am both an experienced interpreter and a qualified Japanese language teacher. I love speaking Eng
3h from $10000 - 38
Fushimi Sake District Local Food Tour with Licensed Guide
Explore the historic Fushimi Sake District with a government-licensed English-speaking guide. Enjoy a private, customizable food tour through Kyoto's renowned sake brewing area, sampling local flavors and discovering hid
4h from $16500 - 39
Kyoto Nishiki Market & Gion Food Tour with Licensed Guide
Experience Kyoto's culinary heart with a government-licensed guide who brings Nishiki Market and Gion to life. This fully private tour lets you explore at your own pace, sampling 8-10 authentic local foods while learning
3h from $16500 - 40
Hidden Kyoto Food Tour in Pontocho with 11 Tastings
• Visit hidden local izakayas loved by Kyoto residents • Enjoy 7–8 local dishes and up to 3 drinks included • No need to research or make reservations • Explore historic Pontocho Alley with a local guide ・Sake Tastin
3h from $22500
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