Kyoto Night Foodie Tour in Gion (9+ dishes + 6 Sake tastings)

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip certified guide, professionally trained and carefully selected to ensure quality and authenticity!

◼︎Try Kyoto's traditional, seasoned dishes at a hidden restaurant in Gion & Pontocho◼︎

We'll walk around the Gion where many old Kyoto-style buildings can be seen. Our local guide will provide insight into how locals enjoy their nights. We will enjoy simple, seasoned Kyoto appetizers in a traditional atmosphere!

Moreover, you can try 3 different kinds of Sake produced in Kyoto, so you can enjoy authentic Kyoto sake with Kyoto foods!

Vegetalian course is available. You can also book both courses at a time.

◼︎Enjoy more Kyoto food◼︎

We'll walk to the cafe where you can enjoy Japanese local dessert with coffee or alcohol drink!

※Please inform us when booking if you need vegetarian course meal because we need to arrange it with the restaurant.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.

Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.

For any dietary request, please request in advance (by the day before). We are unable to accept any request on the day of the tour.

Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.

Not recommended for people with mobility issues

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Gion Shirakawa

See around Gion Shirakawa area

Admission Not Applicable

Gion

We will stop by a traditional restaurant that serves Kyoto local foods such as Obanzai (Kyoto vegetable plates).

1 hour • Admission Included

What‘s Included

2 drinks (Alcohol and Non-alcohol available)

6+ kinds of Sake tastings

A Certified guide by MagicalTrip

Vegetarian menu only available for advanced request / Vegan & gluten-free unavailable)

Full dinner course with a dessert

Options

Group Tour -Vegetarian Course

Vegetarian Menu : ※Fish broth is still used. Not suitable for vegans or gluten-free diet.
Group Tour: Mix of multiple groups

Private Tour

Exclusively for your group If you would like Vegetarian lunch, please contact us after booking

Group Tour - Standard Menu

Standard menu: No food restrictions
Group Tour: Mix of multiple groups

Reviews

4.85

1,762 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1625

Great time and great food
benjaminaV7121XA,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Rika was a great host that made this experience very enjoyable. The group was small which allowed for a lot of questions to be asked and answer as well as good conversation. The guide did a good job providing interesting information about the area and the geisha culture. Every location had amazing food and drinks! Highly recommend you sign up for this.
So so
Jeremy E,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00
Ok experience. The guide was knowledgeable about the area. Too much politics were discussed for my taste,
I recommend!
Eloy F,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent tour. It was my turn to be the only assistant and they still maintained the reservation and the best predisposition. We went to places where the locals go and I had the opportunity to choose and taste very special and particular dishes.
This was a great tour to...
Alex K,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a great tour to experience some amazing food and learn about Kyoto. My tour guide Kumi Yamazaki was incredible!
Shiori was great....
Sebastian F,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Shiori was great. She told us a lot about Kyoto and Japan. Showed us different places with good food and drinks. Can only recommend it to anyone.
Fantastic Kyoto night Foodie Tour
Jet64724542741,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had such a great evening with Shiori guiding us. Her local knowledge, cultural awareness and explanations made for a wonderful experience. Highly recommend any tours with Shiori, we will book again!
Fun Tour, Great Guide
Michelle W,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
J is a great tour guide! He is super knowledgeable about Kyoto, especially the Gieko districts and the local architecture. He provided great recommendations and conversation. He was the reason the tour was really fun! Thanks, J!
Amazing tour with...
Kyla G,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Amazing tour with delicious food and drinks. J was very knowledgeable and kind. He taught us so much about Kyoto! It was great to have a local guide leading us to spots we wouldn’t have been able to find on our own.
Fun Night Out - Make New Friend Connections
91markk,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We enjoyed a fun night out with Jimmy and Masa in Kyoto. After a week in Tokyo it was nice to enjoy a night out with fun guides and other visitors. We would fully recommend if you are looking for a casual night out and also open to meeting others to break up a trip.
highlight of our Japan trip
sophie r,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was the best part of our trip! Jimmy was amazing! We got to try places we wouldn’t never have found without him. The tour was so interesting and I learned so much about Kyoto. The food was yummy and the sake tasting was so fun. Couldn’t recommend it enough. 10/10 jimmy was so helpful, funny and all of my family enjoyed it. There were 7 of us ages 14-85!!

From ¥24,700