Hidden Gem Food Tour in Fushimi, Kyoto
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
10 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.
Dishes and snacks in this tour typically include:
- Taiyaki (a traditional fish-shaped filled cake that can be either sweet or savory)
- Crunchy Japanese-style fried chicken (karaage)
- A rich and savory “kare-pan” (Japanese curry bread)
- An assortment of izakaya-style appetizers
- Matcha sweets
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
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 minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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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10 meals
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