Kyoto: Casual Pontocho Evening Food Tour
ID: GYG189807-293745
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a walking tour of Pontocho and Gion Shirakawa, 2 of Kyoto’s most charming and historical areas. Travel back in time to enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes in the rustic neighborhood. Discover tea houses, restaurants, and charming sights.
This casual evening tour is perfect for families and those wanting to explore these historical and delicious neighborhoods. Experience 5 food and drink stops with something for everyone. Start off in a retro Showa-era (post-war Japan) restaurant to try seasonal and regional, tasty dishes. Next, try several types of yakitori (charcoal grilled skewers) in a classic Pontocho eatery. Then, head over to a privately owned sake tasting shop to try local nihonshu (rice wine). Bring the kids, because there is even a local plum soda for a kid-friendly tasting at this quaint backstreet spot run by a passionate entrepreneur who celebrates Kyoto sake culture. Head onto a 100-year-old soba restaurant for handmade noodle dishes. You are sure to feel pretty full by this point but don’t forget to save a little room for a tasty green tea dessert at a trendy new neighboorhood spot that blends tradition with modern innovation.
Have fun beyond the temples and Kyoto tourist experiences and 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 the tour help you make the best choices. Create delicious memories with on this unique tour.
Highlights
- Spend a relaxed evening of food tasting with a local guide, meticulously planned to maximize your short time in this amazing place
- Enjoy a walking tour of the famous Pontocho and Gion Shirakawa districts
- Enjoy 5 food and drink stops featuring classic and seasonal dishes of Kyoto
- Try sumi grilled meat and seafood skewers
- Visit a 100-year-old soba noodle spot and taste local sake (rice wine) at a charming standing bar
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The tour starts promptly at 4:30 PM and ends at 7:30 PM
• At least 2 people are required for the activity to take place. There will be a maximum of 10 participants on the tour
• The tour is vegetarian-friendly and is unfortunately not advisable for those following a vegan and/or gluten-free diet
• The operator and its guides reserve the right to refuse or withdraw guests that are unfit to take the tour for any reason or act in a dangerous manner. A guest's participation in any service will be terminated if the guest breaks any local laws or regulations put in place by Japanese authorities
• You must be 21 years of age and present a valid photo ID in order to consume alcohol
• Children must be accompanied by an adult. A passport copy is required for children aged 10 and older.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
In front of Pocchiri, a charming souvenir shop on Gion Shijo Dori. Staff will be there holding an "Arigato Japan" sign.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
