Kyoto Casual Evening Pontocho Food Tour

Enjoy a walking tour of Pontocho and Gion Shirakawa, two of Kyoto’s most charming and historic areas. Travel back in time to enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes in this rustic neighborhood.

You will experience 5 food and drink stops, with something for everyone. Start off in a retro “Showa-era” restaurant to try seasonal and regional, tasty dishes. Next try several types of yakitori in a classic Pontocho eatery. Head over to a privately owned Sake tasting shop to try local Sake. Then, head on to a traditional Noodle shop with decades of history, for handmade noodle dishes.

Have fun beyond the temples and Kyoto tourist experiences. Ask your guide about the history and culture surrounding the food of Kyoto! This fun and friendly tour is the perfect way to spend your evening. There are too many great restaurant choices, and a few that are certainly too touristy, so let us help you make the best choices. Create delicious memories with us!

Itinerary
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Stop At: Pocchiri, 254-1 Gionmachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0073, Japan

Let's meet there and then enjoy a walking tour of Pontocho and Gion Shirakawa areas.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Kamo River, Kashiwayacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 605-0000, Japan

Kamo river

Pass By: Tatsumi Bridge, Hanamikojidori Shimbashi Nishi Iru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0000 Kyoto Prefecture

Tatsumi Bridge

Pass By: Tatsumi Daimyojin Shrine, Motoyoshicho Shimbashi Hanamikoji Nishiiru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0087 Kyoto Prefecture

Tatsumi Daimyojin Shrine

Pass By: Statue of Izumo no Okuni, Kawabatacho, Higashiyama, Kyoto 605-0076 Kyoto Prefecture

Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni

Pass By: Nishiki-Tenmangu Shrine, Japan, 〒604-8042 Kyoto, Nakagyō-ku, Nakanochō, 新 四条上る中之町537番地

Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine

Pass By: Gion Corner, 570-2 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku Yasaka Hall, Kyoto 605-0074 Kyoto Prefecture

Gion Corner

Pass By: Nishiki Market, 609番地 Nishidaimonjicho, Nakagyō-ku, Kyoto, 604-8054, Japan

Nishiki Market

Stop At: Pontocho Alley, Japan, 〒604-8016 Kyoto, Nakagyō-ku, Nabeyachō, 下樵木町１９６−１

Enjoy a 3-hour tour with a local expert: Try local and seasonal dishes at 5 food and drink stops, Taste Japanese traditional desserts and snacks, Get insights into local life and Japanese culture from a local English speaking guide, Historic area sightseeing.

Duration: 3 hours