Kyoto: Casual Pontocho Evening Food Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Discover Kyoto’s history while exploring local eateries loved by residents
- Try an array of delicious food and celebrate the delicious flavors of Kyoto.
- Discover off-the-beaten paths and back alleys you wouldn’t find on your own.
- Hear fascinating stories behind the food, culture, history, and local way of life
- See Kyoto through the eyes of a local and make the best memories of your whole trip.
Full description
Included / Excluded
- • Variety of dishes at multiple food stops
- • 2 drinks
- • Historic area sightseeing
- • Local English-speaking guide
- • Hotel pickup
- • Gratuity
- • Transportation costs
- • Additional drinks or food
Meeting point
Start Location
Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni, Kawabatachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Important information
Know before you book
- • The tour starts promptly at 4:30 PM and ends at 7:30 PM
- • At least 2 people are required for the activity to take place. There will be a maximum of 10 participants on the tour
- • The tour is vegetarian-friendly and is unfortunately not advisable for those following a vegan and/or gluten-free diet
- • The operator and its guides reserve the right to refuse or withdraw guests that are unfit to take the tour for any reason or act in a dangerous manner. A guest's participation in any service will be terminated if the guest breaks any local laws or regulations put in place by Japanese authorities
- • You must be 21 years of age and present a valid photo ID in order to consume alcohol
- • Children must be accompanied by an adult. A passport copy is required for children aged 10 and older.
Know before you go
- • Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour start time
- • The operator reserves the right to expel any participant from any service who is intoxicated, acting belligerently, endangering others or behaving in a way which may tarnish or act upon the operator’s reputation or cause distress to third parties, participants and/or individuals
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
The food was great.
Melissa was a fantastic guide! She took us to a variety of delicious spots that we never in a million years would have found on our own. She is knowledgeable, warm, and a delight to be with. Highly recommend! (The meetup point was just a little tough, mostly due to a protest at the station; highly recommend the what3words app to pinpoint an exact location.)
We had a truly wonderful evening at the Evening with Maiko – Special Kaiseki Dinner with a Geisha Performance in Kyoto. The evening was beautifully organised from start to finish and gave us a fascinating insight into a unique part of Japanese culture. The kaiseki dinner was delicious, and the Maiko performance was elegant, graceful and a real privilege to experience. A very special thank you goes to our guide, Yoshiko, who was warm, knowledgeable and engaging throughout the evening. She explained the traditions and customs with great enthusiasm, making the experience both enjoyable and easy to understand. Her passion for Kyoto’s culture really shone through. We would also like to thank the lovely Maiko who performed for us. Although we can’t remember her name, she was incredibly graceful, charming and patient during the performance and question-and-answer session. It was an unforgettable opportunity to see such a beautiful art form up close. This was one of the highlights of our visit to Kyoto, and we would highly recommend it to anyone wanting an authentic and memorable cultural experience. Thank you to everyone involved for such a special evening.