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Kyoto Casual Evening Pontocho Food Tour

4.9 · 32 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 97% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Kyoto Operated by Arigato Japan KK Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Likely to sell out
Duration
3h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
16:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Combine an evening walk through Pontocho and Gion Shirakawa with four food stops.

Two drinks and guided sightseeing are included; hotel pickup and transport cost extra, and moderate fitness is required. 4.91 from 32 reviews at €202 per person for 3h.

In our comparison: #4 of 9 in Food & Night Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €202 per adult.

Included and not included

  • 2 drinks
  • Historic area sightseeing
  • Local English speaking guide
  • 4 food stops
  • 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)

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 8 November 2026.

Reviews

4.9
32 ratings
Tripadvisor 30 · Viator 2

97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 31 of 32

Star breakdown of all 32 ratings

5 stars
30 · 94%
4 stars
1 · 3%
3 stars
1 · 3%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Meeting Point: The meeting point is in front of the Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni Kawabatacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0076, Japan You can copy and paste this to Google Maps: Kawabatacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0076, Japan
Departure
16:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
End point: Pontocho area
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Arigato Japan KK; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult. Passport information copy is required for kids 10 and above.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food included 2 drinks, 4 food stops
  • Age rule Specialized infant seats are available

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Food & Night Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #4 of 9€2023h4.91 (32)shared
Kyoto Foodie Night Tour€1073h 30m4.96 (677)shared
Kyoto Nightlife Social Dining & Hidden Bars Tour- Gion & Pontocho€933h 30m4.88 (658)shared
Kyoto Food Tour of 10 Tastings with Wagyu, Mochi & More Secrets€1303h 30m4.92 (116)shared

Ranked #4 of 9 in Food & Night Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €93 to €252, median €132; typical length 3h. 2 of 9 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 9 Food & Night Tours

From €202 per adult