Hidden Gem Food Tour in Fushimi, Kyoto

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Experience Location
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 6 guests
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Stroller Accessible
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English
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Wheelchair Accessible, Family-friendly, Solo Traveler, Outdoors

Explore Kyoto on an ultimate food tour of Fushimi where you’ll try some of the area’s classic street foods and explore a shopping street off-the-beaten-path with a local host.

Highlights

  • Explore Kyoto’s district of Fushimi on a guided walking tour

  • Try Fushimi’s street food staples including karaage (Japanese-style fried chicken), fish-shaped cakes (taiyaki), izakaya-style meats, freshly-made curry bread and more

  • Indulge in sweet matcha treats

  • Deepen your understanding of Japan’s street food history and culture

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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Host will donate 20 meals

Experience Details

The incredibly picturesque streets of Kyoto can be as beautiful as they are crowded.


This tour allows you to dodge the tourist crowds and instead venture into the local areas most travelers miss. You’ll explore the district of Fushimi, a long-standing sake-producing area.


Your host will take you through a vibrant shopping street beloved by locals, where you’ll taste some of the city’s most delicious street foods and snacks and learn more about its history and culture.


As you visit several food stops and experience their wide range of flavors, you’ll get to know the stories behind each dish, from local ingredients to traditional cooking techniques.


Your host will share insights and take you to see a side of Kyoto you’ve likely never experienced before, showing you the gems hidden in historical streets and eateries that make the city so special.

What You Get

5 to 6 Japanese street food items (sweet and savory)
1 drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
Transportation to and from the experience location
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Good To Know

  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Please note that this tour involves a lot of standing around since not all locations have seating options

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

  • Meet your host in front of the Doutor Cafe next to Fushimi-Momoyama Station. A Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 72 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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Experience Location

Featuring beautiful landscapes from mountain to sea, Kyoto Prefecture conveys traditional Japanese culture through its architecture and gardens, art and artisanal crafts, and delicious local cuisine made from regional produce.

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Frank and his team
SinceJun 08, 2019
Total reviews60
4.8
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Which area of Kyoto will we explore on the tour?

Guests will explore Fushimi, a historic district known for its sake production and charming local streets.

What foods will we taste during the tour?

Guests will try Fushimi street food staples, including karaage, taiyaki, izakaya-style meats, freshly made curry bread, and sweet matcha treats.

Will the tour include cultural insights?

Yes, the host will share the history of Kyoto’s street foods, local ingredients, and traditional cooking techniques.

Is this tour suitable for avoiding the typical tourist crowds?

Yes, the tour focuses on local areas and streets that many travelers miss, offering a more authentic and intimate experience of Kyoto.
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