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Kyoto Evening Gion & Kaiseki Food Tour

    Tour through Kyoto’s much-adored districts, Gion and Shirakawa and end your tour on a high note with a multi-course, multi-flavored Kaiseki dinner.

    Highlights

    • Embark upon an indulgent Night Food Tour that combines sightseeing with a flavorsome meal
    • Walk through the districts of Gion and Shirakawa for a taste of traditional Japanese culture
    • Gion is decked with old wooden buildings, tea houses, and exclusive Japanese restaurants
    • The stunning neighborhood of Shirakawa invites you to whet your appetite as you wander through its colorful streets
    • After your sightseeing endeavor, sit down for a sumptuous 10-course traditional “Kaiseki” dinner
    • Savor the harmonious blend of flavors from the seasonal ingredients of this meal

    Inclusions

    • 3-hour tour of Kyoto’s districts
    • Expert English-speaking local guide
    • 10-course dinner with green tea & dessert
    • One drink per visitor

    Exclusions

    • Round-trip hotel transfers

    Discounted tickets

    Ages 0-2yrs go free. Ages 3-12yrs enjoy reduced priced tickets (carry valid photo ID)

    Tour Timings

    This tour operates from 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM

    Cancellation policy

    These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

    Don’t miss out on this exclusive Night Food Tour that tastefully blends in sightseeing with traditional dining. Start off from the designated meeting point along with your expert English-speaking tour guide and head to your first destination, Gion. This walking tour lets you experience this traditional entertainment district to the fullest as you take in the maze of wooden buildings, teahouses, and exclusive Japanese restaurants (most available by invitation only). Next, head to the Shirakawa neighborhood, where you will relish a special Kyoto treat as you admire Kyoto’s famous Geisha here.

    Your walking tour ends as you sit down for a delicious 10-course kaiseki meal, involving some of Kyoto’s freshest ingredients! This multi-course, multi-flavored Japanese dinner is complete with a cup of green tea and dessert at the end.

    Important Information

    • A minimum of 2 people booking is required for this tour to operate
    • The tour is subject to changes due to schedules of restaurants, public holidays, weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances. Applicable substitutions will be made in such cases
    • Non-veg food and food items with shellfish and meat can be avoided to suit your diet
    • We cannot guarantee allergy-free or dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in local kitchens
    • It is recommended to carry along an umbrella on rainy days
    • This tour involves a fair amount of walking, therefore, it is recommended that you wear comfortable footwear
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly
    • Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID to your guide
    • If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid student IDs
    • Kindly ensure that you arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays

    Meeting point

    • Meet your guide at the entrance of Kyoto Kanji Museum (551 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyōto-shi, Kyōto-fu 605-0074)
    • Arrive at the meeting point at least by 4:45 PM, as the tour starts exactly at 5:00 PM

      Get Directions to the Meeting Point

    Getting there

    • The nearest train station is Gion-Shijo station, a 7-minute walk to the meeting point
    • The nearest bus station is Gion bus stop, a 3-minute walk to the meeting point

    Validity

    This ticket is only valid for the date selected during checkout

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