11 Best Food Tours in Gion
Gion’s food goes from humble to formal in a few steps, with oden or yakitori behind one doorway and a kaiseki counter behind the next. Some tours cross the Shijo bridge into Pontocho, which looks back over the Kamo River.
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1,762 reviewsFrom $163.49by MagicalTrip Inc.
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Discover Kyoto's culinary secrets on a 3-hour Gion food tour, exploring lantern-lit alleys, traditional eateries, and 13 authentic dishes for a memorable evening.
★ 5.0“Great experience of local Izakayas/eateries with wonderful food. Alessio and Gian were fun and friendly guides with good local knowledge. Warning - you will be well fed and very happy by the endo of the tour. Highly recommended.”
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408 reviewsFrom $72.96by Traveling Kyoto
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Discover Kyoto’s nightlife on this intimate Gion and Pontocho food tour, sampling 13 dishes, exploring hidden streets, and uncovering geisha culture.
★ 4.9“We had a great time with our group and our guide Masa was fantastic! The food was stellar and history of the surrounding areas was fun to learn while you walked through some truly beautiful parts of the city. We would highly recommend.”
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235 reviews3 hoursFrom $82by Travel Japan Together
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Captivating Kyoto's Gion district comes alive at night, offering an immersive cultural journey through its rich history and renowned cuisine. Discover the secrets that unfold after dark.
★ 5.0“Can’t recommend this tour highly enough! Kohtaro was a fantastic guide!! He was very friendly, engaging and knowledgable about the city, the area and the food. He went the extra mile suggesting to me where the best places to bRead more”
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81 reviewsFrom $105.71by Travel Japan Together
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Experience the best of Kyoto's culinary delights on an evening Gion food tour. Indulge in a traditional Kaiseki dinner and savor the flavors of Japan's ancient capital.
★ 5.0“This tour was one of our favorite memories from our Japan trip, strongly recommend for both adults and children. Our great guides Yoshiko and Sabreena provided lot of information about Japan culture, Kyoto, food and answered all questions we had. Just join!”
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62 reviewsFrom $276.00by Arigato Japan KK
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Explore Kyoto’s culinary scene on a 3-hour Gion Food Tour featuring 13 dishes, local eateries, and fascinating insights into geisha culture.
★ 4.9“fabulous! Alessio was great”
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48 reviews3 hoursFrom $72by Traveling Tokyo
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Discover the flavors of Kyoto at night with our Gion food tour. Indulge in traditional dishes and immerse yourself in the city's vibrant culinary scene.
★ 4.9“Miki gave us the best food tour we have ever had. And we have had a lot! She was friendly and very knowledgeable about Gion, the food and the geisha world. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!”
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35 reviews3 hoursFrom $216by Arigato Travel KK
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Discover Kyoto’s hidden culinary gems with a 3.5-hour food and sake tour in Gion, featuring 9 dishes, 6 sake tastings, and authentic local insights.
★ 4.4“Rika was an excellent tour guide, who facilitated great conversations between us all. The food spots also felt local and authentic.”
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26 reviews3.5 hoursFrom $361by MagicalTrip
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Walk Kyoto’s Gion and Pontocho by lantern light, taste 13 Japanese dishes, and learn about geisha traditions with a local guide.
★ 4.8“what an amazing tour! so much food and walked through Gion, Sara was a great host”
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22 reviewsFrom $85.99
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Eat your way through Gion and Pontocho on a guided Kyoto night tour with seasonal dishes, three sake tastings, and matcha sweets.
★ 4.6“Myabi (20 year old lady) has been the most superb gentle , helpful , responsible and knowledgeable guide I ever k ow in Japan ! well done for her tender age , I am impressed”
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11 reviewsFrom $155.45
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