Kyoto Night Foodie Tour in Gion with 9+ Dishes and 6+ Sake Tastings
by MagicalTrip Inc.
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.¥40,000Overview
This walking tour in Kyoto lasts about three and a half hours and is led by a MagicalTrip certified guide. The tour begins in the Gion district, where participants walk through streets lined with old Kyoto-style buildings while the guide explains local nightlife customs. The first food stop is at a traditional restaurant in Gion Shirakawa, where guests try Kyoto-style vegetable dishes called Obanzai, along with other local appetizers. After about an hour, the group moves to a second restaurant in the Pontocho district, an entertainment and red-light area located between the Kamo River and Kiyamachi Street. Here, guests sample additional Kyoto local dishes. The dinner includes more than nine different dishes in total. Following the meal, the tour continues to a standing bar on Kawaramachidori street, where participants taste six or more varieties of Kyoto sake. Soft drinks are also available at this stop. The tour ends at a café where guests enjoy a Japanese dessert paired with coffee or an alcoholic beverage. Two drinks per person are included during the tour. Vegetarian menus can be arranged with advance notice, but vegan and gluten-free options are not available. The route covers areas around the Kamogawa River, a 27-kilometer river flowing through Kyoto that remains clear and is a popular spot for relaxation. The tour is not wheelchair or stroller accessible and is not recommended for people with mobility issues.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Gion Shirakawa
The tour passes through the Gion Shirakawa area, known for its traditional atmosphere and historic streets.
Gion
Guests spend about an hour at a traditional restaurant serving Kyoto local foods, including Obanzai, which are Kyoto-style vegetable dishes.
60 min
Pontocho District
The second hour-long stop is in Pontocho, a red-light and entertainment district located between the Kamo River and Kiyamachi Street. This area has many restaurants and souvenir shops. The group samples additional Kyoto local cuisine here.
60 min
Kawaramachidori
At the final stop, participants taste Japanese sake at a standing bar. Six or more kinds of sake are offered, along with the option of soft drinks.
60 min
Kamogawa River
The Kamogawa River runs north to south through Kyoto for about 27 kilometers, originating near Mount Sajikigatake and flowing into the Katsura River. It has been important to Kyoto’s culture for over a thousand years and remains a clear, relaxing spot within the city.
Meeting point
Gion Shijo Station, right outside of Exit 5, in front of Izumo no Okuni Statue. Your guide will be holding an orange board saying "Magical Trip".
End point
Gion Shijo Station, right outside of Exit 5, in front of Izumo no Okuni Statue. Your guide will be holding an orange board saying "Magical Trip".
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Kyoto Night Foodie Tour in Gion with 9+ Dishes and 6+ Sake Tastings
by MagicalTrip Inc.
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.¥40,000Overview
This walking tour in Kyoto lasts about three and a half hours and is led by a MagicalTrip certified guide. The tour begins in the Gion district, where participants walk through streets lined with old Kyoto-style buildings while the guide explains local nightlife customs. The first food stop is at a traditional restaurant in Gion Shirakawa, where guests try Kyoto-style vegetable dishes called Obanzai, along with other local appetizers. After about an hour, the group moves to a second restaurant in the Pontocho district, an entertainment and red-light area located between the Kamo River and Kiyamachi Street. Here, guests sample additional Kyoto local dishes. The dinner includes more than nine different dishes in total. Following the meal, the tour continues to a standing bar on Kawaramachidori street, where participants taste six or more varieties of Kyoto sake. Soft drinks are also available at this stop. The tour ends at a café where guests enjoy a Japanese dessert paired with coffee or an alcoholic beverage. Two drinks per person are included during the tour. Vegetarian menus can be arranged with advance notice, but vegan and gluten-free options are not available. The route covers areas around the Kamogawa River, a 27-kilometer river flowing through Kyoto that remains clear and is a popular spot for relaxation. The tour is not wheelchair or stroller accessible and is not recommended for people with mobility issues.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Gion Shirakawa
The tour passes through the Gion Shirakawa area, known for its traditional atmosphere and historic streets.
Gion
Guests spend about an hour at a traditional restaurant serving Kyoto local foods, including Obanzai, which are Kyoto-style vegetable dishes.
60 min
Pontocho District
The second hour-long stop is in Pontocho, a red-light and entertainment district located between the Kamo River and Kiyamachi Street. This area has many restaurants and souvenir shops. The group samples additional Kyoto local cuisine here.
60 min
Kawaramachidori
At the final stop, participants taste Japanese sake at a standing bar. Six or more kinds of sake are offered, along with the option of soft drinks.
60 min
Kamogawa River
The Kamogawa River runs north to south through Kyoto for about 27 kilometers, originating near Mount Sajikigatake and flowing into the Katsura River. It has been important to Kyoto’s culture for over a thousand years and remains a clear, relaxing spot within the city.
Meeting point
Gion Shijo Station, right outside of Exit 5, in front of Izumo no Okuni Statue. Your guide will be holding an orange board saying "Magical Trip".
End point
Gion Shijo Station, right outside of Exit 5, in front of Izumo no Okuni Statue. Your guide will be holding an orange board saying "Magical Trip".
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.