- Spend a relaxed evening of food tasting with a local guide, meticulously planned to maximize your short time in this amazing place.
- Walking Tour of the famous Pontocho and Gion Shirakawa districts
- Enjoy 5 food and drink stops featuring classic, and seasonal dishes of Kyoto
- Try sumi (charcoal) grilled meat and seafood skewers
- Visit at traditional soba noodle spot
Kyoto Casual Evening Pontocho Food Tour
Highlights
Description
Enjoy a walking tour of Pontocho and Gion Shirakawa, two of Kyoto’s most charming and historic areas. Travel back in time to enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes in this rustic neighborhood.
You will experience 5 food and drink stops, with something for everyone. Start off in a retro “Showa-era” restaurant to try seasonal and regional, tasty dishes. Next try several types of yakitori in a classic Pontocho eatery. Then, head on to a traditional Noodle shop with decades of history, for handmade noodle dishes.
Have fun beyond the temples and Kyoto tourist experiences. Ask your guide about the history and culture surrounding the food of Kyoto! This fun and friendly tour is the perfect way to spend your evening. There are too many great restaurant choices, and a few that are certainly too touristy, so let us help you make the best choices. Create delicious memories with us!
Enjoy a walking tour of Pontocho and Gion Shirakawa, two of Kyoto’s most charming and historical areas. Travel back in time to enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes in this rustic neighborhood. Discover tea houses, restaurants, and charming sights to see around every corner. This casual evening tour is perfect for families and those wanting to explore these historical and delicious neighborhoods.
You will experience 5 food and drink stops, with something for everyone. Start off in a retro “Showa-era” (post-war Japan) restaurant to try seasonal and regional, tasty dishes. Next, try several types of yakitori (charcoal-grilled skewers) in a classic Pontocho eatery. Head over to a privately owned Sake tasting shop to try local nihonshu (rice wine). Bring the kids, because there is even a local plum soda for a kid-friendly tasting at this quaint backstreet spot run by a passionate entrepreneur who celebrates Kyoto sake culture. Head on to a 100+-year-old soba restaurant for handmade noodle dishes. We are sure you will feel pretty full by this point but don’t forget to save a little room for a tasty green tea dessert at a trendy new neighborhood spot that blends tradition with modern innovation.
Have fun beyond the temples and Kyoto tourist experiences and ask your guide about the history and culture surrounding the food of Kyoto! This fun and friendly tour is the perfect way to spend your evening. There are too many great restaurant choices, and a few that are certainly too touristy, so let us help you make the best choices. Create delicious memories with us!
Included / Excluded
- 5 food stops
- 2 drinks
- Local English speaking guide
- Historic area sightseeing
- Hotel pick up not included (can be arranged for an additional charge)
- Gratuity
- Transportation costs
- Additional drinks or food (not included but possible to purchase at guest expense)
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Gionmachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, JP
Start Location Notes: Meet up point: In front of Pocchiri, a charming souvenir shop on Gion Shijo Dori ぽっちり 祇園本店 Access: Gion Shijo Station - Keihan Line, Exit towards Minamiza or Yasaka Shrine
Start Location Directions: Google Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/Ytm8MVuKJDH2
End Location: Kyoto
Commentary
Audio : English
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 7 days
Cancellation Notes: 7+ days before tour’s date: full refund of tour fees minus any processing fees. 4 to 6 days before the original tour date: 50% refund of tour fees minus any processing fees. 72 hours or less prior to tour: non-refundable. Arigato Japan is not responsible for cancellation conditions or fees imposed by third-party tour agency or any other company through which service was booked.
Options and Pricing
Time/Days offered: 7 Days a Week, Starting at 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday to Sunday
| Group Tour | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (13 - 80 years) | ¥19,200 |
| Child (3 - 12 years) | ¥9,600 |
Additional Information
<div>Not wheelchair accessible, Children must be accompanied by an adult. Passport information copy is required for kids 10 and above., Family-friendly , Minimum drinking age is 21 years, For solo travelers, please email us, Changes to tours and spots we visit may occur due to schedules of restaurants, public holidays, weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances. Applicable substitutions will be made in this case., Vegetarian friendly, unadvisable for Vegans and Gluten-free, Not recommended for Vegans and Gluten-free</div>
About operator:
We are Arigato Japan Food Tours and our goal is to help you make delicious memories of Japan during your travels to Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hiroshima! On our tours you’ll taste local and regional specialties like okonomiyaki, yakitori, sashimi, taiyaki, gyoza, nabe, yakisoba and so much more. We will show you places locals cherish for an off-the-beaten-path, foodie experience of daily life in Japan that you won’t soon forget.
Basic Information
- Duration: 3 hours
- Trip difficulty: Moderate
- Max Group Size: 10
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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