Kyoto Food Tour of 10 Tastings with Wagyu, Mochi & More Secrets
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Is Kyoto Food Tour of 10 Tastings with Wagyu, Mochi & More Secrets worth booking?
Kyoto Food Tour of 10 Tastings with Wagyu, Mochi & More Secrets is a 3.5-hour experience in Kyoto, Japan, from $142 per person. It scores 80 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 111 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 80 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (111)
- Duration
- 3.5 hours
- From
- $142 per person
Kyoto is known to have about 2000 temples and shrines but did you know that Kyoto has about 12000 restaurants among which 110 are Michelin Stars. In Kyoto there is a time to pray and then there is a time to eat. With Sec
What you get
About this experience
Kyoto is known to have about 2000 temples and shrines but did you know that Kyoto has about 12000 restaurants among which 110 are Michelin Stars. In Kyoto there is a time to pray and then there is a time to eat. With Secret Food Tours and your host,we will focus on the second part. Our local guides will teach you the traditions and social functions of Japanese food and how it is important to the Japanese. They will share with you their knowledge about the local food with some unique flavours and textures. Eating in Kyoto is more than providing substance for the body, it also includes an appreciation for custom and tradition for how the food is sourced, prepared, and enjoyed by the local Japanese people. By booking our Kyoto Karasuma to Gion Food Tour, our food experts will take you on a journey with delicious and mouth-watering local delicacies. As with all our tours, there is a secret dish, which you will only find out about on the day of the tour.
What's included
Included
- A glass of draft beer | A tasting of a various Sakes from Kyoto
- Yuba Tofu — Kyoto’s most renowned preparation | Katsudon — with a sweet local twist
- Japanese Tea Tasting (hot or cold)
- Daifuku Mochi — with a seasonal fruit filling
- Our Delicious Secret Dish!
- Okonomiyaki — traditional Kyoto-style savory pancake | Wagyu Sushi — seared to perfection
Not included
- Hotel Pick up and Drop Off
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
We'll meet in front of the Starbucks across the street from exit 5 of the Subway Karasuma Oike Station. Our guide will be wearing an orange umbrella will introduce himself and give an intro about the whole Tour.
10 minutes here
We will enjoy our first bites with a traditional japanese dish and it's regional flavouring twist.
30 minutes here
Along the 400m of the market street we will teach you about the local artisans and their trades, tasting Kyoto's unique YubaTofu, enjoying some local sake, discovering freshly made fish cakes with different flavour selection, enjoying a wagyu sushi, picking our dessert for later on and of course our secret dish. We'll stroll around teaching you how to avoid the tourist traps and will end the Nishiki visit by a brief stop at the Tenmagu Shrine
90 minutes here
Gion
Walking through the streets and enjoying the view of Pontocho and the Kamo river before reaching the Gion area
30 minutes here
Gion
A well deserved rest and hearty and tasty okonomiyaki prepared the Kyoto way in a very quaint restaurant
30 minutes here
Kyoto
The Japanese Capital of tea ceremony, we could not not stop by one of the most renowned matcha venue of Japan there upon the season you will enjoy a hot or cold tea within a selection. The tour finish after the tea tasting a few steps away from the entrance of the Southern Gion District and 5 minutes away from the Sayaka Temple!
20 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Kyoto
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.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
We end our tour at the entrance of the Minami Gion district, the closest subway station is just a couple minutes away, Gion Shijo Station on the Keihan Line, and a few steps away you have the Yasaka shrine.
Options you can book
Kyoto Small Group Food Tour
Small Group Food Tour: Choose this option to join our Secret Food Tour Kyoto in a group of 12 people or less!
Private Kyoto Food Tour
Private Tour Upgrade: Choose this option to upgrade to a private food tour of Kyoto “Karasuma to Gion” for only you and your group
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Secret Food Tours
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- *Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations’ availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- *Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
- *This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 111 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
8 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
111 verified traveler reviews for Kyoto Food Tour of 10 Tastings with Wagyu, Mochi & More Secrets. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great guide and food!
Yuma was a great tour guide, and the food was amazing!
Response from the operator: Thank you for spending part of your visit with us. We hope the journey felt easy, welcoming, and full of things worth discovering. We’d be happy to have you back with Secret Food Tours!
via Tripadvisor
Gastronomic Kyoto tour
Shinki was the best guide of the tour today 100% recomendated for whoever visits Kyoto
Response from the operator: Your review was a pleasure to receive. It reminds us that the simplest moments are often the ones guests remember most at Secret Food Tours. We hope to host you again!
via Tripadvisor
100% recommended
Very nice tour, we enjoyed every place we visited and every food we tried, all of them was delicious. Our guide, Shinki, was excellent and explained everything in a very kind manner. I recommend it a lot!
Response from the operator: Some reviews simply leave you smiling, and yours certainly did. We'd love the opportunity to host you again with Secret Food Tours!
via Tripadvisor
Excellent food tour in Kyoto
Excellent guide and food, worth for money, sure to recommend to friends
Response from the operator: Thank you for choosing Secret Food Tours! We're delighted the day was everything you hoped it would be. We look forward to welcoming you back.
via Tripadvisor
Wonderful tour thanks to the guide Shinki
Wonderful experience with Shinki, a young lovely guide showing us the highlights in Kyoto, picking longtime/old restaurants, shops and establishments.
Response from the operator: Thank you for being part of the tour! Your comments are appreciated, and we're glad we could contribute to your time in the city. We hope to welcome you back to Secret Food Tours.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $142 to $460
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 39
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 80
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Kyoto Food Tour of 10 Tastings with Wagyu, Mochi & More Secrets: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kyoto.
How much does Kyoto Food Tour of 10 Tastings with Wagyu, Mochi & More Secrets cost?
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Prices start at $142 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Kyoto usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Kyoto Food Tour of 10 Tastings with Wagyu, Mochi & More Secrets take?
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Plan for about 3.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Kyoto is not rushed.
Is Kyoto Food Tour of 10 Tastings with Wagyu, Mochi & More Secrets worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 80 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 111 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Kyoto, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Kyoto Food Tour of 10 Tastings with Wagyu, Mochi & More Secrets?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Kyoto Food Tour of 10 Tastings with Wagyu, Mochi & More Secrets suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Kyoto Food Tour of 10 Tastings with Wagyu, Mochi & More Secrets?
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Around 39 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Kyoto can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Kyoto and add a light layer if any part of the 3.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Kyoto Food Tour of 10 Tastings with Wagyu, Mochi & More Secrets start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Kyoto within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Kyoto?
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On Outty we rank every Kyoto experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Kyoto : Gion Make Your Own Chopsticks with Engraving Option, Award-Winning Authentic Ramen Making Experience in Kyoto, Hidden Kyoto E-Biking tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Kyoto?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Kyoto?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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