Kyoto Vegetarian Food Tours

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Experiences

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 ¥12,700

With 2 drinks

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Private Tea Ceremony by the 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 ¥8,800

Private Experience

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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

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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 ¥21,200

With sake

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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 ¥14,000

Regional food

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Kyoto Matcha Green Tea Tour in Uji with Lunch

Calling all matcha lovers! Uji, Kyoto is famed for its high-quality green tea. Tour the tea-making district, enjoy a tasting of various matcha teas, enjoy tea-flavored ice cream and wagashi sweets, and have a lunch of traditional Japanese dishes.

from ¥21,200

Shopping time

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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 ¥21,200

Shopping time

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Authentic Kyoto Tea Ceremony near Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Located near the UNESCO World Heritage Site Kiyomizu-dera Temple, this traditional tea ceremony is held in Kyoto, the city where tea culture first emerged in Japan. Amid all the sightseeing, take a moment to slow down with a bowl of matcha.

from ¥3,300

Learn etiquette

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Arashiyama Food Tour in Kyoto

Known for picturesque bamboo groves, Arashimaya is a must-visit place in Kyoto. With a local tour guide, come taste regional specialties like matcha tea and yuba (a soybean product like tofu) and visit a number of significant monuments and temples!

from ¥15,000

Regional food

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Downtown Kyoto Local Food Tour

With a local guide, explore the cuisine of downtown Kyoto, visiting famous shops, restaurants, and other gourmet stops while learning about the area’s history. Learn about Kyoto’s distinctive cuisine while munching on samples and street foods.

from ¥8,500

Regional food

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Comfortable Japanese Tea Ceremony at a Table with Sweets

Enjoy an accessible tea ceremony without having to sit on the floor. This tea ceremony is performed sitting at a table, perfect for those who have difficulty or pain siting on the floor. Experience includes matcha and Japanese sweets.

from ¥2,900

Tea experience

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Nishiki Market and Gion Tour in Kyoto

This tour combines the geisha district of Gion with Kyoto’s famous Nishiki Market, home to hundreds of shops selling everything from premium sakes to crunchy pickles to savory rice crackers. Sightsee and snack your way through the area with a guide!

from ¥13,000

With sake

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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!