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Evening food tour in Kyoto’s geisha district Gion

Place: Kyoto
Duration: 3 hours
Language: English, Japanese
Mobile voucher accepted

Do this because

  • Explore the city of Gion, known for its charming, historic atmosphere
  • Indulge your senses with a multi-course regional meal
  • Hear fascinating stories that go beyond history and culture
  • Travel through time with a local guide that will show you the city from the eyes of a local
  • Learn about the magical and intriguing world of geisha, an experience of a lifetime

What to expect

This luxurious Kyoto evening food tour through Gion and Shirakawa is a celebration of Japanese traditional culture and Kaiseki cuisine, a multi-course, multi-flavored Japanese dinner that flawlessly mixes global and local flavors to produce some of the most delicious dishes on the planet.

Stroll through the streets amongst the many passersby to fully appreciate and feel the life of the city. Enter Gion, the home of many geisha and traditional tea houses. Enjoy the most unforgettable Kaiseki meal of your life: Kyoto is a magical place. Visitors can be transported back in time to Japan’s historical past. Starting near the famous Yasaka Shrine you will stroll with your guide along the local streets of Gion.

Gion is the most prominent traditional entertainment district and Kyoto’s center of Japanese arts. It is a maze of old wooden buildings, teahouses, and exclusive Japanese restaurants, mostly available by invitation only. Your guide will tell you stories about this very exquisite part of Kyoto along the way. You will also explore the gorgeous Shirakawa neighborhood. You will have the chance to whet your appetite with a special Kyoto treat as you wander. Learn about the life of Kyoto’s famous Geisha (Maiko and Geiko). This area is simply impossible to describe, as it is a must see for yourself experience.

At the end of the walking tour, sit down to enjoy a 10-course kaiseki meal, where you will be able to try some of Kyoto’s freshest food.

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Important to know

  • Tour operates with a minimum of 2 participants.
  • Maximum of 10 people per tour group
  • Infants (0-2 years) are free of charge
  • Please let the tour operator know if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies by answering to the question you'll find at check out
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What’s included

10-course dinner plus green tea

1 Drink

Dessert

Local tour guide

What’s not included

Additional food and drinks

Cancellation policy

Receive a 50% refund if you cancel up to 4 days before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

551 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting point:

Meet your guide in front of Kyoto Kanji Museum

Provider

Arigato Travel

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