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Uncovering Uji: Premium Tea, Shrines and Spirituality in Kyoto
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Kyoto Gion and Higashiyama Tour and Lunch with Halal and Vegan Options
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MCKENDRY
Hiro gave us a fabulous food experience in downtown Kyoto and informative walking tour through the Gion district.
The restaurants he selected for us were perfect, and met our challenging food restrictions :)
He was also a great photographer and knew the perfect locations to take the perfect photo!
Thank You, Hiro! You made our time in Kyoto unforgettable!
Sincerely,
Brian & Kristin
Kyoto Izakaya Food Adventure
July 03, 2026
Alison Coughlin
We had a great time exploring the market with Hiro! It was interesting to learn about his "day job" and he took us to several great spots, including the basement of the department store where locals buy their lunches.
Only noting that we stopped at one store and were told everything should be fine for our dietary restrictions, but I checked ingredients when I got home and one sauce had beef & pork in it. We should definitely have checked and do not expect Hiro to know every ingredient in all the packaged goods in the market! Just advice to future travelers to translate everything!
Kyoto’s Kitchen: Nishiki Market Food Tour With Hiroshi
June 29, 2026
MaiKa Yang
We enjoyed our Kyoto food tour with Hiro. In addition to delicious food, Hiro’s local knowledge of Kyoto area, culture, and traditions made our encounter very enriching. But the most memorable experiences were the conversations over dinner. Looking forward to future visits and tours of Kyoto.
Kyoto Izakaya Food Adventure
June 22, 2026
Kernaghan
Hiroshi is a fantastic tour guide. He had a great sense of humour. We had a wonderful meal and he was very open to ordering a dish that we wanted to try out. He took several group pictures at popular tourist sites. It was a treat to have so many pictures of our tour. It was nice to have someone who is local who had detailed knowledge of Kyoto. He was very informative and we learned a lot about the Japanese culture. I would recommend Hiroshi to everyone.
Kyoto Izakaya Food Adventure
May 20, 2026
Aubrey Chen
Midori is a great guide with a lot of recommendations for coffee, food, shopping, etc. These recommendations also aren't limited to Kyoto either, so she is a great resource for therest of your Japan trip.
Private Kyoto Tour: Coffee and Shopping with a Local Foodie
May 18, 2026
Kristen Bell
We had an excellent tour with Hiro! I am celiac and he was great with making sure all my food was gluten free. The food was very good and we got to try some interesting things. Highly recommend this tour!
Kyoto Izakaya Food Adventure
May 17, 2026
Raul AgostoMarrero
5+ STARS!!!!! - This was an authentic local experience that went far beyond just the food. From the very first second, our fantastic guide, Hiro, made us feel like old friends with his welcoming and confident nature.
Beyond the incredible flavors we tasted, we were treated to a wealth of historical and cultural insights that made the evening truly meaningful. If you want to elevate an already great adventure, I highly recommend booking a private tour; it provides a deeper sense of presence and a more intimate connection to the experience. What a great memory. Look for Hiro if you can—you’ll start the tour with a guide and leave with a friend!
Muchas gracias, Hiro!- Hasta pronto :))
Kyoto Izakaya Food Adventure
April 25, 2026
Georgiana Purdy
Fabulous food tour with history and background of the neighborhood. We enjoyed making new friends with the other guests and our guide.
Evening in Kyoto: Pontocho Food Tour
April 13, 2026
Benny ChuChen
Our guide Tak was great! We had so much fun walking around Kyoto and trying the different kinds of food. At the end of the tour, we asked him to direct us to a particular shop we were looking for. Not only did he take us there, he also stayed after to make sure we did not have issues with communication! Thanks for your help Tak!
Evening in Kyoto: Pontocho Food Tour
April 09, 2026
Benny ChuChen
Yoshiko was a great guide. We did so much in the short time we had together. She was so nice and eager to share the history of Uji and matcha with us.
Kyoto Matcha Green Tea Tour in Uji with Lunch
April 09, 2026
Alexander Schwartz
Hiro went above and beyond to turn our Kyoto food tour into a one of a kind evening filled with great conversation, beautiful sites, incredible history, and unique dishes that we wouldn’t have found on our own. He took many pictures for us and even sent us several recommendations for our upcoming visits to Osaka and Okinawa. We highly recommend an evening with Hiro on your next visit to Kyoto!
Kyoto Izakaya Food Adventure
April 06, 2026
Gabriel Tudorica
Hiro made a good introduction on what we understood are some of the common foods people eat in izakayas.
We tried multiple dishes, ranging from gyozas, soups, omlette with soup and rice, yakitori (charcoal grilled chicken skewers - very delicious), lightly pickled cucumbers and other dishes i can't recall their name :). Most of them were to our liking.
We also had some cool drinks (e.g. a yuzu based cocktail which was light and great) as we turned down beer as we are not fans of it.
After the tour, Hiro also guided us through the Gion district, Yasaka shrine + pagoda, explaining us some very interesting historical characteristics of the area, japanese culture and recommended other areas to visit.
We really appreciated the effort and the fact that he extended the tour to do this kind of thing. It complemented the whole experience and took things to the next level.
So if it's your first time in Kyoto and you want to learn what to eat, where to eat and where to go, Hiro's your guy! Very satisfied with his tour!
Kyoto Izakaya Food Adventure
March 31, 2026
Vegetarian Food Tours in Kyoto
Kyoto is known for its delicious vegetables, so it's no wonder that vegetarian food in Kyoto is absolutely exquisite! If you really want to get to know the city or get to know different regions like a true local, you can do this all on a vegetarian itinerary by joining one of our food vegetarian food tours in Kyoto. We can take you to taste the best vegetarian treats down at Nishiki Market or you can enjoy delicious local drinks such as Uji matcha tea and local Japanese sake matched with a vegetarian menu. There are plenty of vegetarian food tours in Kyoto that can tickle your fancy, if you’re a culture buff or a fine foodie fanatic.
Vegetarian food tours in Kyoto are a great way to learn about local history and culture, eating delicious vegetarian food as you go! Your guide can introduce you to local Kyoto produce and Kyoto cuisine, known as Kyo Ryori, as well as (Shojin Ryori), the Japanese Buddhist cuisine which originated in Kyoto. You can enjoy the best and more beautiful seasonal dishes made using vegetarian-friendly ingredients by joining one of our vegetarian food tours in Kyoto. Vegetarian Japanese food can be delicious and healthy, so jump in and find out more here on byFood!