Description - What to expect

Meet your guide and at a central location, near the famous Yasaka Shrine, and set off for a Kyoto food tour, strolling through the streets amongst the many passersby to fully appreciate and feel the life of the city before you enter Gion, the home of the famous Geisha and traditional tea houses.

Follow your guide and travel back in time to Japan’s historical past as you enjoy a walk through the most prominent traditional entertainment district and Kyoto’s center of Japanese arts. Gion is a maze of old wooden buildings, teahouses, and very exclusive Japanese restaurants, mostly available by invitation only.

Listen to your guide and learn about this very exquisite part of Kyoto along the way. Explore the gorgeous Shirakawa neighborhood and whet your appetite with a special Kyoto treat as you wander around. Learn all about the life of Kyoto’s famous Geisha (Maiko and Geiko).

Then, sit down to enjoy a 10-course kaiseki meal, and try some of Kyoto’s freshest food. Kaiseki means a meal incorporating a combination of seasonal ingredients meticulously prepared so all the flavors blend harmoniously. A visit to Kyoto is never complete without trying a Kaiseki meal!