9 Best Half-Day Food Tours in Kyoto

Three hours is enough to work through Nishiki Market or a run of Fushimi sake brewers and still have the afternoon for temples. Go in the morning for Nishiki; plenty of stalls start shutting in the late afternoon.

1.3 Hours Kyoto Insider Sake Experience

Uncover the secrets of Kyoto's finest sake on a captivating 3-hour insider experience. Immerse yourself in the world of this traditional Japanese drink.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“The tour included a guided tour of the Gekkeikan Sake museum. Then, a guided tasting in the museum's tasting room. Then another tasting at a nearby restaurant. The sake was all very distinct and tasty. I enjoyed learning about brewing and food pairing. I would…”

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4.Kyoto Nishiki Market & Depachika: 2-Hours Food Tour With a Local

Discover the vibrant flavors of Kyoto's Nishiki Market & Depachika on a 2-hour food tour with a local. Uncover hidden gems and indulge in culinary delights.

★ 4.5

“Super fun tour with Katz. So glad for the department store food portion of the tour. I would not have had any idea how cool this was. We went back several times! My girls weren’t as into trying all the things but we found success…”

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6.Kyoto Nishiki Market & Depachika: 2-hours Food Tour with a Local

Explore Nishiki Market and a Kyoto department-store food hall with a local guide, four included tastings, and a two-hour introduction to local food.

★ 4.7

“Claudia our tour guide was lovely and spoke great English. She was not from Japan, however was very knowledgeable about the food market. Tour group was small (4ppl) which was perfect. Unfortunately the price point for this tour is what was a let down. You…”

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8.Kyoto: 1.5 Hour Nishiki Market Private Tour With 3 Tastings

Hungry for an immersive culinary journey? Explore Kyoto's renowned Nishiki Market on a private 1.5-hour tour, uncovering local delicacies and market traditions.

★ 3.0

“This tour was interesting but I have to say it was not worth the money we paid. The guide just walked us through the market and we really did not learn much of anything different than if we just walked through the market by ourselves.…”

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