Kyoto Ramen Tour: Choose Your Own Shops in Kyoto
Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto Ramen Tour: Choose Your Own Shops

Outty Ranking 74 5.0 · 22 traveler reviews2.5 hoursFrom $91

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Is Kyoto Ramen Tour: Choose Your Own Shops worth booking?

Kyoto Ramen Tour: Choose Your Own Shops is a 2.5-hour experience in Kyoto, Japan, from $91 per person. It scores 74 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended, based on a 5/5 rating across 22 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
74 / 100
Rating
5/5 (22)
Duration
2.5 hours
From
$91 per person

Explore Kyoto's ramen scene on this guided tour! Taste both classic and modern ramen and get a better understanding of the wonderful world of ramen with our expert guide. You'll visit two ramen shops for two wildly diff

What you get

    About this experience

    Explore Kyoto's ramen scene on this guided tour! Taste both classic and modern ramen and get a better understanding of the wonderful world of ramen with our expert guide. You'll visit two ramen shops for two wildly different bowls of ramen — one classic Kyoto-style, one more modern, each served in smaller portions so you can enjoy both without overdoing it. At the beginning of the tour, you'll sit down with your guide over a cup of coffee or tea to talk through Kyoto's ramen origins and the route you'll be taking — the shops you'll be visiting along the way. Note: Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options may be available, but cannot be guaranteed on shared group tours. Feel free to contact us in advance to discuss your needs.

    What's included

    Included

    • Lunch
    • Tea and coffee

    Not included

    • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

    What you'll see and do

    1. Shijo Dori

      Along Shijo-dori we will sit down at one of its many coffee shops to brief you on our plan for the tour, the ramen we'll be eating and Kyoto's ramen history in general.

      20 minutes here

    2. Nishiki Market Shopping District

      Together with the guide you will explore the area around Nishiki market where you can find surprisingly many high quality ramen shops. Although the market won't be a part of the tour, we will pass through there and give you some recommendations to come back to later (if you're not full yet!)

      120 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Kyoto

    We'll be meeting at Cafe Veloce at Shijo Karasuma. Please go inside, your guide will be waiting near the cafe entrance with a "Japan Food Travels" sign or tablet.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    This is the end point for all lunch and evening tour slots. It's not the exact end point - we will simply end in the surrounding area. This is just to give you a rough idea to let you schedule your day better!

    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 4 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Tokyo Ramen Tours

    Know before you go

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants can join for free but will share food with other group members. If you’d like them to have their own portions, just let us know and we’ll be happy to arrange it for an additional cost.

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 22 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    7 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    3 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Traveler reviews

    22 verified traveler reviews for Kyoto Ramen Tour: Choose Your Own Shops. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    X3330OKalicer · December 2025

    Nick is the best!

    Nick is amazing! Highly recommend taking a tour with him. He knows a lot and is great to talk to and tour Kyoto with. Had a blast!

    via Tripadvisor

    Nathan_L · June 2025

    Doing this tour was so...

    Doing this tour was so great! I came away knowing a lot more about ramen and how versatile a dish it is. I got to choose 2 ramen spots to try and both were incredibly yummy. Nick was awesome talking about ramen and Japan more broadly. If you think you may be even slightly interested, i definitely recommend you give it a shot!!

    via Viator

    Luis N · June 2025

    Ramen newbies in Kyoto

    Got a great explanation/education about Ramen then went to 2 different spots to try 2 different types. Nick, our guide, was excellent. Very knowledgeable and friendly. My wife and I were Ramen nubes but now we feel better informed and more confident in a Ramen spot.

    via Tripadvisor

    hayley_c · March 2025

    Great experience - amazing Ramen! Great tour guide

    Great tour. Was greeted by Nick, he did a wonderful job explaining everything we need to know about ramen. Nick was extremely friendly and helpful. We got to choose two places to go to out of a long list and both were delicious! We saw a traditional, and then modern ramen. Was a really great experience. Highly recommend.

    via Viator

    stephaniekO6604CD · November 2024

    Great guide and amazing ramen

    So glad I did this tour!! Amazing selection of ramen and really could not have found these places myself. The guide was great company too, especially as a solo traveler.

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    2.5 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $91 to $15000
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    8
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Why this scores 74

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)95
    Review evidence (18% weight)42
    Booking momentum (14% weight)34
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)59
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Kyoto Ramen Tour: Choose Your Own Shops: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kyoto.

    How much does Kyoto Ramen Tour: Choose Your Own Shops cost?

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    Prices start at $91 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 Ramen Tour: Choose Your Own Shops take?

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    Plan for about 2.5 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 Ramen Tour: Choose Your Own Shops worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 74 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 22 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 Ramen Tour: Choose Your Own Shops?

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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 Ramen Tour: Choose Your Own Shops suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Kyoto Ramen Tour: Choose Your Own Shops?

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    Around 8 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 2.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Kyoto Ramen Tour: Choose Your Own Shops 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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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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