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Small Group, All-Inclusive Kyoto Night Food and Culture Tour 1
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Small Group, All-Inclusive Kyoto Night Food and Culture Tour

Experience the vibrant nightlife of Kyoto! This intimate tour takes you along the cobbled walkways of the geisha district of Gion, and along the historic streets of Pontocho, stopping for dinner and drinks at cool local restaurants and niche bars.

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Kyoto Tea Ceremony and Sweets Experience 3
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Private Kyoto Tea Ceremony and Sweets Experience

A Japanese cultural practice that originated in Kyoto, take part in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony with a licensed tea ceremony instructor. Enjoy high-quality Kyoto matcha and intricate Japanese sweets, as you learn about tea ceremony etiquette.

from$97.83
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Tea Ceremony in a Traditional Kyoto Machiya 7
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Tea Ceremony in a Traditional Kyoto Machiya

Discover the warmth of Japanese omotenashi (hospitality) during this traditional Japanese tea ceremony at a renovated townhouse in Kyoto. Join tea master Randy Channell for a peaceful tea ritual featuring Kyoto matcha and local sweets.

from$46.24
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Two kids enjoying ramen cooking experience with chef
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Ramen Bowl Painting & Ramen Cooking Class in Gion, Kyoto

Love ramen and crafts? Creativity and cooking combine in this hands-on ceramic bowl painting and ramen cooking class in Gion, Kyoto’s premier entertainment district where art and tradition flourish.

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 Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour in Fushimi Sake District  7
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Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour in Fushimi Sake District

For over 400 years, Kyoto’s Fushimi Sake District has been producing some of Japan’s most premium sake. During this sake brewery tour, visit a sake museum, tour a historic brewery, and taste a variety of sakes with a guide.

from$172.90
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Kyoto Home Cooking Class at a Local Izakaya 2
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Kyoto Home Cooking Class at a Local Izakaya

Immerse yourself in Japanese izakaya culture by making three classic dishes at a local izakaya in Kyoto before sitting down to enjoy your meal with a complimentary drink as you kanpai (cheers) with your group!

from$140.88
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Ramen Noodle Making Experience in Kyoto 1
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Ramen Noodle Making Experience in Kyoto

If ramen noodles aren’t accessible in your home country, how about learning how to make it from scratch? At a ramen shop in Kyoto’s historic Gion district, you’ll mix, roll and cut your dough.

from$42.69
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Dinner With A Geisha In Kyoto Including Traditional Show 10
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Dinner With A Geisha In Kyoto Including Traditional Show

Dinner with a geisha & a traditional geisha show in Kyoto? Look no further. Take a walking tour of Kyoto’s historic Gion district with an expert guide, visit key landmarks, then enjoy a delectable Japanese dinner with a geisha & a traditional show.

from$181.43
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Sushi Making Class Near Nishiki Market (Kyoto) 1
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Sushi Making Class Near Nishiki Market (Kyoto)

In this sushi making class near Gion and Nishiki Market, less than 10 minutes by train from Kyoto Station, savor the quintessential flavors of Kyoto. Learn to make three kinds of sushi, taste local seasonings, and indulge in dessert.

from$85.38
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Sushi-Making Class in Kyoto: Make Nigiri w/ a Sushi Chef 1
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Sushi-Making Class in Kyoto: Make Nigiri w/ a Sushi Chef

In this Kyoto sushi-making class, Chef Uchida will teach you the story of sushi, from its origin and cultural significance, as well as how to make different types of sushi, including nigiri and colorful pickled pieces.

from$106.72
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Uji Matcha Tea Picking Experience in Kyoto 3
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Kyoto Uji Matcha Tea Picking Experience

Pick premium tea leaves in Wazuka, Kyoto, a leading producer of world-famous Uji matcha. Enjoy a cup of freshly-ground matcha made from the high-quality leaves you selected in this unforgettable tea experience.

from$41.97
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Matcha & Kyoto Tea Ceremony in a Traditional Japanese Home 3
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Tea Ceremony, Matcha & Wagashi Making in a Kyoto Home

Join a tea ceremony experience in Kyoto! Learn about the history of Japanese tea, watch a ceremonial matcha demonstration, and make and enjoy matcha and traditional wagashi sweets. You’ll leave with newfound knowledge and unforgettable memories!

from$56.92
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Bar Hopping in Downtown Kyoto 4
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Private Bar Hopping in Downtown Kyoto

Kansai region residents will guide you through the streets of Kyoto, sharing the city's rich and beautiful history and culture. Drinking alongside the locals, you can experience Japan in a way most tourists can only dream of.

from$103.17
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Customizable Ramen Class with Noodles Made From Scratch  3
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Customizable Ramen-Making Class in Kyoto

Make a customized bowl of ramen in Kyoto with gluten-free, halal, pescetarian, vegetarian, and vegan options. Learn how to make the noodles from scratch and personalize the broth for a unique and delicious ramen experience.

from$140.88
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Tea Ceremony Near Kiyomizudera Temple (Kyoto) 1
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Table-Style Tea Ceremony in 150 Years Old Townhouse in Ninenzaka, Kyoto

Experience the serenity of a Japanese tea ceremony and sample matcha and traditional confectioneries in this experience led by a tea instructor near Kyoto’s Kiyomizudera Temple in Ninenzaka.

from$46.96
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Bento Making Class in Kyoto 4
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Bento Making Class in Kyoto

Learn about the essential components of washoku (Japanese cuisine) during this bento making class in Kyoto. Make a balanced meal of six different dishes including tempura, teriyaki chicken, and miso soup, with your friendly cooking teacher.

from$76.84
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Izakaya Food Cooking Class in Kyoto 6
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Izakaya Food Cooking Class in Kyoto

Love izakaya (Japanese pub) foods? This cooking class in Kyoto will teach you how to make a variety of dishes that pair perfectly with sake and beer! Enjoy the cozy, homey atmosphere and learn about the foundational ingredients of Japanese cuisine.

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Table-Style Tea Ceremony at a 100-Year-Old Machiya in Kyoto 1
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Table-Style Tea Ceremony at a 100-Year-Old Machiya in Kyoto

Pick your favorite tea bowl, experience a tea ceremony and learn how to make your own tea, then enjoy it together with traditional sweets in this unique tea ceremony experience in a machiya house in Kyoto that’s over 100 years old!

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Evening in Kyoto Pontocho Food Tour 9
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Evening in Kyoto Pontocho Food Tour

Strolling through Kyoto’s Pontocho and Gion is like entering another era—all cobbled streets, amber lighting, and traditional architecture. Visit 4 stops and taste the delicate Kyoto cuisine, notable for its seasonal ingredients and presentation.

from$191.75
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Dessert-Making in Kyoto: Mochi Ice, Dango, Matcha, & More 1
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Dessert-Making in Kyoto: Mochi Ice, Dango, Matcha, & More

Make traditional Japanese desserts at a wagashi-making class near Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto! Spend time in a traditional home, make then enjoy 3 wagashi sweets & matcha tea.

from$85.38
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Washoku: Authentic Japanese Cooking Class (Fushimi, Kyoto) 9
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Washoku: Authentic Japanese Cooking Class (Fushimi, Kyoto)

Learn how to make traditional Japanese food at a washoku cooking class near Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto! Spend time in a traditional home, learn how to make a range of washoku dishes, enjoy your handmade meal, & explore a Japanese supermarket.

from$128.07
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Kyoto: Sake Tasting at Local Breweries near Fushimi Inari 7
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Kyoto Sake Tasting Tour at Local Breweries: Explore Historic Fushimi

Taste the heart of Kyoto's sake culture and explore Fushimi's sake legacy. Guided by sake-loving expert, visit historic breweries, shops, and a food hall to savor diverse flavors. Uncover the secrets of sake making, and enjoy sweet sake.

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Making Cha Soba with Matcha in Kyoto 4
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Making Cha Soba with Sencha in Kyoto

Experience the process of making cha soba in the Kyoto countryside and savor the traditional Japanese dish. This area is known for its world-class sencha and noodles.

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Craft Sake Tour in Kyoto: Make Your Own Sake Cup! 2
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Create a Handcrafted Sake Cup and Visit a Kyoto Sake Brewery

In Kyoto, the prefecture renowned for its sake production, learn about traditional methods used in sake making, then you’ll make your own sake cup out of cedar or cherry blossom wood, under the tutelage of a local craftsman.

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Traditional Japanese Wagashi Making Class in Kyoto 1
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Traditional Japanese Wagashi Making Class in Kyoto

Japan’s cultural capital is the perfect place to learn to make “wagashi,” the traditional Japanese confections made of sweet bean paste and mochi. Join this workshop with an experienced wagashi teacher and make your own artistic and delicious sweets!

from$51.94
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Food Sample Making Workshop in Kyoto: Make Fake Tempura 1
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Food Sample Making Workshop in Kyoto: Make Food Replicas

Studying the astonishingly realistic fake food in restaurant windows is a staple activity of any trip to Japan but in this replica food-making experience in Kyoto, you’ll craft them for yourself before taking home your creations.

from$24.90
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Kyoto Izakaya & Street Food Adventure 8
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Kyoto Izakaya Food Adventure

Join Hiroshi–your spirited guide–for an izakaya, street food, & nightlife adventure in Kyoto! Explore key areas like the downtown district & Gion, visit local izakayas & drinking dens, & make lifelong memories along the way. Flexible itinerary!

from$85.38
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Seasonal Home Cooking Class in Kyoto

Delve into Japanese home cooking at a family house located only 10 minutes from the Kyoto Botanical Gardens. Guided by a local cooking instructor, you’ll prepare an appetizing lunch using seasonal and organic ingredients.

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I cant recommend this tour enough! We went for food that you would never find on your own. And then went on a walk to see some beautiful historic sights and take photos without the crowds. Fantastic food, fantastic conversation, fantastic scenery. What more could you ask for? 100% would do it again!
Samantha John
June 15, 2025
Kyoto Izakaya & Street Food Adventure 8
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Our group had so much fun with Yuka and her associates. All of the prep work was done ahead of time so that we were ready to go when we got there. She took care to make sure it was a positive experience for everyone. While the food was beautiful, it seemed possible to prepare it in a home kitchen as long as you have access to the ingredients. We communicated easily in English. You do a lot of forming the final products, but not as much of the actual cooking, so it is a little less hands on than some classes I have been to in the past. However, I don't think it would be possible to make so many dishes in just 2.5 hours otherwise. Yuka does send a Google Maps address ahead of time. It is the correct one as a sort of demonstration kitchen of the restaurant. It is not, however, the actual restaurant, so don't get confused and go to the wrong place.
Melody Ryan
June 15, 2025
Washoku Cooking Class in Kyoto: Traditional Japanese Food 1
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We had so much fun eating and drinking our way through the local hotspots feeling like we were one of them. Hero was a wealth of knowledge and such a lovely host we felt like one of his Friends being shown his favourite restaurants while visiting. Will 100% be on another tour when we return. Can't recommend him high enough.
Julian Vankuyk
June 13, 2025
Kyoto Izakaya & Street Food Adventure 8
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We had a great experience with our host Kaori. We enjoyed learning about the tea ceremony tradition as well as being instructed on how to make our own matcha tea. This was a fun experience!
Jonathan Henriksen
June 12, 2025
Experience a tea ceremony in an authentic tearoom, in Kyoto! 1
Experience a Tea Ceremony in a 130-Year-Old Tearoom in Kyoto
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Wonderful experience! Our grandson (age 12) really enjoyed making the desserts!
Susan chambliss
June 09, 2025
Dessert-Making in Kyoto: Mochi Ice, Dango, Matcha, & More 1
Dessert-Making in Kyoto: Mochi Ice, Dango, Matcha, & More
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Few places in the world, if any, can claim gastronomic heritage on par with Kyoto. The historic capital of Japan is the spiritual home of washoku — the traditional Japanese cuisine which is listed as a treasure of world cultural heritage. It was also on these streets, trodden by merchants and samurai, that kaiseki dining and its cousin, the meditative Japanese tea ceremony, flourished.

This world of edible wonders has enough to discover for three lifetimes, so if you’re planning on getting involved, you might struggle to work out where to start. These Kyoto food experiences with byFood cut out all of the confusion, and take you right to the heart of the local culinary culture with the help of an expert local guide.

Whether you want to go drinking in the chic standing bars of Pontocho Alley, learn to brew tea like a true master, get the lowdown on all the street food in Nishiki Market, or add some traditional Japanese dishes to your cooking repertoire, you’ll find a food experience in Kyoto to suit your needs and budget. Itadakimasu!

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