Kyoto Casual Evening Pontocho Food Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Kyoto Casual Evening Pontocho Food Tour

Duration: 3 hours
Destination: Japan, Kyoto, Kyoto
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  • 3 hours
  • Kyoto
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

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. 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 Ward, 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: 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-Ku, Kyoto 605-0076 Kyoto Prefecture

Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni

Pass By: Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine, 537 Nakanochō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8042, Japan

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, Higashiuoyacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8055, Japan

Nishiki Market

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

Exclusions
  • 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)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult. Passport information copy is required for kids 10 and above.
  • Family-friendly
  • Minimum drinking age is 21 years
  • Near public transportation
  • For solo travelers, please email us
  • Changes to tours and spots we visit may occur due to schedules of restaurants, public holidays, weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances. Applicable substitutions will be made in this case.
  • Vegetarian friendly, unadvisable for Vegans and Gluten-free
  • Infant seats available
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Not recommended for Vegans and Gluten-free
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Pocchiri, 254-1 Gionmachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0073, Japan


Departure Time

04:30 PM


Return Details

Idumoya, 173-2 Kashiwayachō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8014, Japan

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

3 hours


User's Reviews

davetheguide

27 Apr, 2024

It was an average food tour - and I've taken many around the world. Decent but not outstanding. The guide did go over and beyond and remained with us for a longer duration than we expected.

909JulieB909

01 Sep, 2023

Great tour with Daniela. Excellent food choices and really enjoyed the Pontcho area. Daniela was very knowledgeable and helpful. Would thoroughly recommend this tour

JeniM78

20 Aug, 2023

What a great tour, we tried food we’d never have done on our own, plus the insights on culture and history brought the city alive. Great fun and Russ was always checking in with everyone. This a must do!

lizhU7889KK

25 Jun, 2023

Spencer gave us a terrific tour of Kyoto food culture. We particularly appreciated the historical aspect--what was in vogue during different periods of Japanese history--and his ability to connect what we were eating to the culture and agriculture of that part of Japan. We also enjoyed learning about Japanese dining culture--not just the food, but the etiquette & the way it fit into Japanese life. & of course, the food itself was great and we were taken to off-the-beaten-path places that we would never have found ourselves.

maren2016

18 Apr, 2023

Wonderful food tour with Tomas , who expertly weaved history and Japan info with amazing street food and new tastes in the atmospheric Gion and Pontocho areas ! We tasted food we had never seen before - and it was delicious! Highly recommended

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