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Kyoto Evening Gion Food Tour Including Kaiseki Dinner

4.8 · 63 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 94% 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
17:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Pair an evening walk through Gion and Shirakawa with a kaiseki dinner.

A guide, a ten-course dinner, green tea, dessert and one drink are included; the walk requires a high level of fitness. 4.79 from 63 reviews at €252 per person for 3h.

In our comparison: #6 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: €252 per adult.

Included and not included

  • One drink included
  • 10 Course Dinner plus Green Tea and Dessert
  • Local Guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation costs.
  • Additional drinks or food

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

4.8
63 ratings
Tripadvisor 41 · Viator 22

94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 59 of 63

Star breakdown of all 63 ratings

5 stars
58 · 92%
4 stars
1 · 2%
3 stars
2 · 3%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
2 · 3%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Meet up point: In front of Kyoto Kanji Museum 漢検漢字博物館・図書館 Address: 551 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyōto-shi, Kyōto-fu 605-0074 〒605-0074 京都府京都市祇園町南側551
Departure
17:00 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 a high level of physical fitness

Children

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult. Passport information copy is required for kids 10 and above.

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food included One drink included

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 · #6 of 9€2523h4.79 (63)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 #6 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 €252 per adult