---
title: Kyoto Foodie Night Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Kyoto
country: Japan
price: 107
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.96
reviews: 677
duration_minutes: 210
languages: [ja, en]
rank_in_category: 1 of 9 (Food & Night Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-foodie-night-tour/
---

# Kyoto Foodie Night Tour

**Guidekin's take:** Taste Kyoto-style dishes at local restaurants while exploring Nishiki Market, Pontocho and Kiyamachi. Dinner and three drinks are included; vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free choices are limited, and dietary requests need at least a week's notice. 4.96 from 677 reviews at €107 per person for 3h 30m.

In our comparison: #1 of 9 in Food & Night Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

- 7+ mouth-watering Kyoto-style Japanese food tastings, enough for a full dinner meal, served from locally-owned restaurants (Menu may vary every time based on the fresh ingredients at the market).

- 3 drinks as we taste local style dinner. You may also choose your drinks (Beer, sake & other drinks). Non-alcoholic beverages are also available. 

- Explore Kyoto, visiting popular spots as well as hidden gems. Enjoy the unique scenes of Nishiki Market, Pontocho, and Kiyamachi. 

*please let us know if there is any food restrictions about a week before the tour date. Vegetarian & vegan options are limited for this tour.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Meet the guide in front of Kyoto Plaza…
- Starts 17:00: one departure a day
- Food included: 10+ Kyoto style course meal
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available
- Non-refundable: no free cancellation

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €107 per person
- Duration: 3h 30m
- Rating: 4.96/5 from 677 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Operator: Ninja Food Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Japanese, English
- Start times: 17:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.96 from 677 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 671 of 677.

- 5 stars: 656 (97%)
- 4 stars: 15 (2%)
- 3 stars: 6 (1%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Sake, beer, whiskey, and soft drinks of your choice
- 10+ Kyoto style course meal

## Itinerary

1. **Nishiki Market** (25m) - is the traditional food market located in the downtown area in Kyoto. We will stop by 2-3 family owned shops to try sample-size food that represents the food culture and history in Kyoto.
2. **Kyoto** (2h) - We will visit 2-3 restaurants to try Kyoto style food ranging from Obanzai (Kyoto style cuisine) to local izakaya dishes.
3. **Pontocho District** (15m) - We will walk through the Pontocho District which is a mini geisha district where we will learn the history of Kyoto and the geisha culture.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 17:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

## Meeting point

Meet the guide in front of Kyoto Plaza Shijo on the main street. 

The tour starts at 5pm on the dot. If you miss the 5pm meet-up, please join the group at the first sit-down restaurant which we send you about a week before the tour date. 

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please message us if you have any food restrictions at least a week before the tour date. We cannot accommodate last minute food requests. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options are limited.

## Compared with other Food & Night Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #1 of 9** | €107 | 3h 30m | 4.96 (677) | shared |
| [Kyoto Nightlife Social Dining & Hidden Bars Tour- Gion & Pontocho](/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-nightlife-social-dining-hidden-bars-tour-gion-pontocho/?format=md) | €93 | 3h 30m | 4.88 (658) | shared |
| [Kyoto Food Tour of 10 Tastings with Wagyu, Mochi & More Secrets](/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-food-tour-of-10-tastings-with-wagyu-mochi-more-secrets/?format=md) | €130 | 3h 30m | 4.92 (116) | shared |
| [Kyoto Casual Evening Pontocho Food Tour](/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-casual-evening-pontocho-food-tour/?format=md) | €202 | 3h | 4.91 (32) | shared |

Ranked #1 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.

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