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KYOTO
Geisha Show & Lunch in Gion (Kyoto)
Join Ken, a professional guide, to uncover Gion's history, culture, & landmarks during this walking tour. Experience a Japanese lunch (tempura, sushi, or karaage) & a captivating geisha show on this journey through Kyoto's historic district.
from ¥17,950
Food Tours
KYOTO
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.
from ¥12,725
With 2 drinks
Food Tours
KYOTO
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 ¥25,500
Food Tours
KYOTO
Private Tea Ceremony Next to a UNESCO World Heritage Site
At a teahouse located next to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Ryoan-ji, experience a private tea ceremony overlooking a Japanese garden. This immersive and restorative ritual will leave you feeling relaxed and zen.
from ¥14,000
Private Experience
Food Tours
KYOTO
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 ¥8,800
With dessert
Cooking Classes
KYOTO
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 ¥10,100
With green tea
Food Tours
KYOTO
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 ¥6,000
With sake
Tastings
KYOTO
Fushimi Sake Tour in Kyoto with Sake Tasting
In one of Japan’s most beloved sake brewing areas, join your host Yoko for an educational and fun-filled day! Visit a sake museum, taste several types of Japanese rice wine, enjoy a local lunch, and check out a shopping street in the area!
from ¥18,000
Regional food
Cooking Classes
KYOTO
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, and compare 3 different styles of ramen noodles.
from ¥5,000
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
KYOTO
Authentic Japanese Sushi Cooking Class in Kyoto
In historic Kyoto, renowned for its picturesque temples and shrines, learn how to make two types of sushi (sushi rolls and round temari-zushi) and the soup stock dashi, which forms the foundation of many Japanese dishes.
from ¥9,200
Learn etiquette
Cooking Classes
KYOTO
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 ¥6,300
With green tea
Food Tours
KYOTO
Kyoto Tea Farm Tour, Tasting, and Lunch in Scenic Wazuka
Visit the town of Wazuka-cho, recognized as a Scenic Property of Kyoto Prefecture. Producing nearly half Kyoto’s tea, at Wazuka-cho, you can tour the farm and factory, have a tasty lunch featuring tea soba, and join a tasting with 9 types of tea.
from ¥15,400
Regional food
Food Tours
KYOTO
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 ¥24,200
Shopping time
Dining Experiences
KYOTO
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 ¥10,000
Food Tours
KYOTO
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 ¥24,300
With sake
Cooking Classes
KYOTO
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 ¥18,000
Tastings
KYOTO
Kyoto: Sake Tasting at Local Breweries near Fushimi Inari
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.
from ¥15,000
Dining Experiences
KYOTO
Gion Tour with Kaiseki Meal in Kyoto at Night
Join a local guide as you stroll the cobbled streets of Gion and the Pontocho alley, and take in the atmosphere and local culture and history. After exploring, sit down to an elegant, multi-course kaiseki dinner.
from ¥30,500
With dessert
Food Tours
KYOTO
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 ¥5,500
Tea experience
Cooking Classes
KYOTO
Kyoto Decorative Sushi Cooking Class
Learn how to make creative decorative sushi rolls called “kazarimaki” at your cooking teacher’s traditional Japanese-style home in Kyoto. Using plant-based ingredients, these colorful sushi rolls are vegetarian and vegan-friendly.
from ¥6,600
With recipe
Cooking Classes
KYOTO
Kyoto Sushi class: Nigiri, Gunkan, & Maki
Become a sushi-making expert in Kyoto! Learn the art of crafting sushi in a 90-min class led by masters with over 10 years of experience. Once you’ve rolled, savor your mouthwatering creations alongside your hosts and classmates.
from ¥6,600
Rain or shine
Tastings
KYOTO
Uji Matcha Tea Picking Experience in Kyoto
Experience the beginning of the process that takes tea leaves to the vivid green cup of matcha that’s loved by Japan and across the world.
from ¥5,900
Food Tours
KYOTO
Nishiki Market and Culture Walking Tour in Kyoto
This tour combines the cultural hotspots of Kyoto with its famous Nishiki Market, home to hundreds of shops selling everything from premium sake, to crunchy pickles, to savory rice crackers. Sightsee and snack your way through the area with a guide!
from ¥14,500
Regional food
Cooking Classes
KYOTO
Cooking in Kyoto: Original Recipe Ramen & Gyoza with Nariko
Join Nariko (a professional cooking instructor) for a hands-on home cooking class in Kyoto! Make shoyu (soy sauce) ramen, gyoza, & a side dish from scratch, & then enjoy your handmade meal.
from ¥14,000
Food Tours
KYOTO
Uncovering Uji: Premium Tea, Shrines & Spirituality in Kyoto
Uncover the intricacies of Japanese tea via a road less traveled in Uji–Kyoto's most famous tea-producing region. You'll learn the nuances of regional teas, soak up Uji's history, and journey to cultural landmarks alongside a knowledgeable host.
from ¥1,000
Tea experience
Cooking Classes
KYOTO
Traditional Kyoto Udon Making from Scratch
Experience making Kyoto udon and savoring it in the same prefecture where the dish’s name originates. Fun, family-friendly hands-on cooking class.
from ¥5,900
Regional food
Food Tours
KYOTO
Kyoto Nishiki Market Tour
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Nishiki Market, Kyoto’s 400-year-old culinary hub, stopping at several shops offering fresh seafood, local products and intricate sweets. Get deep insights into Kyoto’s cuisine from a local guide.
from ¥24,300
With lunch
Cooking Classes
KYOTO
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.
from ¥5,900
Regional food
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Recent Reviews from Guests1 / 3
This was the highlight of our trip to Kyoto! The town can feel a little too touristy but this experience was amazing and the owner was so personable. It was great talking to him and learning about noodles! Plus the lunch at the restaurant was so good!
Hanna Pennington
April 24, 2024
Ramen Noodle Making Experience in Kyoto
Cooking Classes
Hirosh was an exceptional guide. He made us feel completely comfortable in the restaurants that he chose for us. He was engaging and we really enjoyed his company. He explained all about the food and its culture. We would highly recommend him to others.
Julie Richards
April 23, 2024
Kyoto Izakaya Food Adventure
Dining Experiences
The cooking lesson was very enjoyable and we liked the food that we cooked. The staff in the restaurant were very helpful. All in all it was great experience.
Mariusz Platek
April 22, 2024
Making Cha Soba with Sencha in Kyoto
Cooking Classes
Would highly recommend the Nerikiri making class with Nariko. Super experienced in the kitchen, great with people, obviously loves what she's doing. Our sweets turned out even better then expected.
Bertold Krausz
April 22, 2024
Make Japanese Sweets (Nerikiri) & Matcha with Nariko (Kyoto)
Cooking Classes
Yonemasa was super nice and explained very well the whole sushi making process. My 11 year old son and I got to make and eat 5 different type of nigiri sushi, a battleship sushi and maki sushi.
He took pictures and videos that he sent us afterward. Overall amazing! Highly recommended.
Solene Le Doze
April 20, 2024
Kyoto Sushi class: Nigiri, Gunkan, & Maki
Cooking Classes
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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