Name: Secret Food Tours Kyoto
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Kyoto, Japan, is a haven for food lovers, blending traditional and contemporary cuisine. From delicate kaiseki meals to street-side yatai stalls, it offers a rich culinary experience. A walking tour reveals ancient temples and scenic gardens, enhancing the journey through Kyoto's unique and delicious food culture.

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<p>This tour starts at Karasuma Oike where the first Starbucks was opened in Kyoto in 1997. From there, you will take the small streets toward the Nishi Market with a tasty stop en route, once at Nishiki your local guide will take you to the authentic and historical food stops avoiding the numerous tourist traps flourishing in this famous market. After crossing the Kamo river you will enter the famous Gion district where your last two stops are waiting for you.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>During the three-hours and half culinary tour, our local English-speaking guide will provide you with an experience of local life. On this journey we aim to introduce you to daily Japanese food enjoyed by the locals, with no less than 9 tastings this tour is unlikely to leave you starving nor thirsty. The Nishiki market showcases local groceries, a huge variety of eateries and artisans that have been in business for generations. The tour will finish just by the entrance of the Minami Gion district and a few steps away from the Yasaka Shrine.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Be sure to join our tour hungry! As we progress through our culinary adventure, we will savour a full range of Japanese delicacies, Niigata style Katsudon, Kyoto traditional Yubadofu, a tasting of Kyoto’s region quality sakes wine, freshly made Satsuma age (surimi fish cakes), a beef seared sushi, some fruit mochi (varies accordingly to the season), a Kyoto version of the Okonimyaki, some refreshing or hot matcha tea, and not to mention, our secret dish!!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We want as much as possible to share this wonderful experience with the many so this tour is suitable for non pork eaters, however, for pescatarians and vegetarians some but not everything can be replaced..</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If having a meaningful experience in Japan is on your bucket list, then this tour is a must do. Also for those who have or plan on having the Tokyo or Osaka Secret Food tour, our food choices do complete one another and have been selected to offer variations.</p>

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It was a good experience to attend the food tour, we walked around for over 3 hours, tasted amazing food. Tom, our guide was very friendly and gave good facts about the places. Definitely recommend.

Review: Good experience

Columbus_777

I had such a memorable and enjoyable time on the Secret Food Tour in Kyoto. Our tour guide Tomoro was awesome! I learned so much about what Kyoto has to offer and the many delicious food dishes that are cooked in Japan. Tomoro did a wonderful job explaining different cultural aspects of Japan while we were walking around to our food destinations.

Review: Amazing “Kyoto Secret Food Tour” with guide Tomoro!!

Richele M

The tour was amazing!!! Tomoro was very informative and knowledgeable about Kyoto history and all the delicious food!!!!!
Tomoro went out of his way to ensure we had a great time and provide a ton of suggestions for other local food and attraction.
Had a great day defiantly recommend, would do it again!
Thanks Tomoro your awesome 💪

Review: Great food tour, Tomoro is awesome:)

Alexander M

Super filling food tour of Kyoto highlighting local specialty items. Yuma deftly guided us through Nishiki Market and beyond and was a fun guy to hang out with for a few hours. As our family of four were the only participants in the tour, Yuma had flexibility with the itinerary so we were able to stop at a shrine and pick out fortunes, for example. The order of the various tastings was paced well, with a refreshing drink in the middle to cleanse the palate. Everyone was rubbing their full bellies by the end!

Review: Tasty tour of the best of Kyoto!

jsnyc

Tomoro was a perfect guide. Nevertheless the food experience was a little bit disappointing for that amount of money. I would have expected more high quality food and more diversity.

Review: Good guide but mediocre food

The tour was great! Definitely prepare to eat a lot so come hungry. We were splitting food by the end of it.
Shinki was fantastic and super sweet! Showed us all around at our own pace.

Review: Wonderful! Come hungry!

Summer K

Shinki was so awesome! Come hungry because you will be eating a lot. I highly recommend groups do this tour. We got to taste so many authentic food

Review: So great

sarah m

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<div class="cardx-desc"><p>The Karasuma and Gion districts are a perfect spot for those who care for local food and cultural exploration. It is an interesting and unique area to dig deep into Kyoto's distinctive cuisine and atmosphere.</p></div>

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<div class="text">We'll meet in front of the Starbucks across the street from exit 5 of the Subway Karasuma Oike Station. Our guide will be standing to greet you with our orange umbrella, so we're easy to spot! If you have any questions. Please <a href="mailto:kyoto@secrettours.com">email us</a>.</div><div class="grey_block"><div class="left"><div class="item">&nbsp;</div></div></div>

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<p>The Karasuma and Gion districts are a perfect spot for those who care for local food and cultural exploration. It is an interesting and unique area to dig deep into Kyoto's distinctive cuisine and atmosphere. Our carefully crafted tour will help you avoid the countless tourist traps that have now become as numerous as the temples and will show you venues that have been in business for generations .</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This tour is most suitable for Japanese classic food lovers, foodies for unique street food, and the adventurous who love unbeaten tracks in Japan. You will realise our unique features and how they shape our living. On our food tours, we invite you to the daily culinary diets of the local residents.</p>

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<div class="tour-drinks"><div class="tour-drinks"><p><i>Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please </i><a href="mailto:sydney@secrettours.com"><i>contact us</i></a><i> prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.</i></p></div></div>

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<p style="text-align:justify;">400 years old Nishiki market is a cornerstone of any visits to Kyoto, but even more so post Corona lockdown, the area has seen countless of tourist traps flourishing within its narrow gallery, it has become a goal for us at Secret Food Tours to lead you and introduce you to dedicated artisans that start to work at 5am and carry a business that has gone through many generations. As for the Gion area, we will leave it to you to enjoy the old houses on the poshest Minami Gion or the more traditional ones in the Kita Gion area and not to forget the Yasaka Shrine waiting for you</p>

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<div class="cardx-desc"><p>Upgrade your Secret Food Tour: Kyoto, experience with two drink selections chosen to pair with the food you’ll be served. You must be 20 and older and have a valid ID.</p></div>

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<p>Upgrade your Secret Food Tour: Kyoto, experience with two drink selections chosen to pair with the food you’ll be served. You must be 20 and older and have a valid ID. This upgrade can only be purchased in addition to the food tour.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please </i><a href="mailto:kyoto@secrettours.com"><i>contact us</i></a><i> prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.</i></p>

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