Kyoto Gion Evening: Wagyu & Sake Tasting with Guide (EN/FR/DE)
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This exclusive premium tour takes you into the culinary heart of Kyoto after dark — far beyond the usual sights. In a small group, you'll walk with a local guide through the historic Gion district and the atmospheric lanes along the Kamo River as lanterns bathe the city in warm light. The focus here is indulgence: at two authentic izakaya, a carefully curated tasting awaits. Savor tender wagyu beef and fresh sashimi, sample 5+ selected kinds of sake, and learn from your guide what makes a great sake. Two drinks of your choice — alcoholic or non-alcoholic — are included. Between courses, your guide shares Kyoto's food culture, the geisha traditions of Gion, and everyday life in the city. An intimate, relaxed experience for food lovers and couples who want to discover Kyoto at its most authentic and flavorful. Guide available in English, French, and German.
Inclusions
What's included
- 5+ types of Sake Tasting are included. From 20 years and above.
- Wagyu-Beef Tasting is included.
- Sashimi Tasting included.
- 2 drinks (Alcohol or Non-alcohol) are included. Alcoholic Beverages from 20 years old.
- A variety of meals at two local Izakaya restaurants are included.
Itinerary
Discover the hidden charm of the historic Gion district.
Discover one of the oldest and most important shrines in Kyoto.
Walk along the historic Ponto-cho entertainment district.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The guide will meet you in front of the Minami-za Theater.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 6 travellers
- Operated by
- Localstay Japan
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Kyoto
- Its from-price is 19% above the median of the 66 food tours we list in Kyoto.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 39 of 66.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Kyoto
Kyoto, Japan's imperial capital for over a thousand years, is a city of temples, gardens, wooden townhouses and refined traditions.
The city holds many of Japan's most treasured sites. Fushimi Inari Taisha's thousands of vermilion torii gates climb a wooded mountain, Kinkaku-ji's Golden Pavilion shimmers over its pond, and Kiyomizu-dera's wooden stage juts from the hillside above the city. The rock garden of Ryoan-ji and the mossy grounds of Ginkaku-ji invite quiet contemplation.
Top-ranked sights in Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Shrine (Fushimi Inari Taisha), Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
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