9 Best Wagyu Dining Experiences in Kyoto

Kyoto isn’t a beef town the way Kobe is, but Omi beef from Shiga next door and Kobe beef from an hour away both turn up on menus here. Go at lunchtime if you can; the same yakiniku or wagyu course usually costs much less than at dinner.

1.Katsuo-ji Temple Daruma Prayer, Kyoto Arashiyama, Kiyomizu-dera Temple: Lunch can be upgraded to A5 Kuroge Wagyu “Kobe Beef” (Matcha experience included)

Visit Katsuo-ji, Arashiyama and Kyoto’s Kiyomizu area in one day from Osaka, with optional wagyu lunch and a hands-on matcha experience.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“Tour guide Xiao Tang was very dedicated and explained the highlights of the itinerary very clearly throughout the trip. If I have the opportunity to travel again next time, I will join a Klook local tour.”

328 reviews9.5 hoursFrom $44.89

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3.Kyoto Fushimi Inari Shrine Senbon Torii & Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Togetsukyo Bridge & Nara Park Todai-ji Temple One-Day Tour [Can upgrade to A5 Wagyu “Kobe Beef” (Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)]

See Arashiyama, Nara Park and Fushimi Inari in one day by bus, with self-guided stops, optional Kobe beef lunch and English or Chinese guidance.

★ 4.6

“Gary was a fantastic guide, a local who knows all the spots and history of all the places! It was interesting and fruitful to follow him throughout the day, thankful for the experience and definitely will come by again!”

67 reviews9.5 hoursFrom $44.85

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4.Osaka/Kyoto Departure: Kinkaku-ji Temple & Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Togetsukyo Bridge & Sanjusangendo Temple & Kiyomizu-dera Temple Sannenzaka Ninenzaka World Heritage Ancient Capital Kyoto One-Day Tour (Can be upgraded to exclusive A5 top-grade Kobe beef)

See Kyoto’s golden pavilion, Arashiyama and Kiyomizu-dera in one day, with round-trip transport and optional shabu-shabu or Kobe beef lunch.

★ 4.7

“This is a great way to see the amazing sites in Kyoto without having to worry about transportation. The lunch was a great option too.”

30 reviews9.5 hoursFrom $44.89

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5.Kyoto Making Wagyu Sushi Experience

Indulge in the ultimate culinary delight - Wagyu Sushi in Kyoto! Discover the secrets behind this extraordinary gastronomic experience. Click now for an unforgettable journey!

★ 5.0

“We had a wonderful time. Two adults and three kids around 10 years old. As mentioned before it was tricky to find. Google maps got us to the area but it was unclear which elevator to take. Do not take the elevator you can see…”

9 reviewsFrom $70.00by BAR

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6.Private Wagyu Beef Tour With a Local Guide

Yearning to uncover the secrets of Wagyu beef with a local guide in Kyoto?

★ 5.0

“The Wagyu beef tour with Shin was an amazing experience! He took us to a local restaurant where the food was absolutely delicious. As someone raised in Kyoto, Shin gave us great explanations about the dishes and local culture, maRead more”

6 reviewsFrom $140.08by Sharing Kyoto Inc.

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7.Kyoto Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Kiyomizu-dera Temple Day Trip from Nagoya (Choose one: A5 Kobe Beef Lunch or Pork Shabu-shabu)

See Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, and Kiyomizu-dera from Nagoya, with a choice of Kobe beef or pork shabu-shabu lunch.

★ 5.0

“I'm thankful to our guide, Bara-san that was very nice and informative. It's great that there are tour like this from Nagoya. Also, the lunch included in the tour was superb!”

5 reviewsFrom $66.25

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