Experience food tours in
Kyoto with Withlocals

"First of all pick Guia for the Kyoto food tour!! She was absolutely incredible, not only does she know all the best spots but she basically knows all the vendors even having inside jokes which was so cute! I’m literally still thinking about those tofu donuts she got us. She’s also fantastic at catering with what you like to eat and don’t as well as can’t eat, my friend has a seafood allergy and was great at finding options"

"We were very happy with Eiji. He asked and listened to what we wanted to do. He skipped some things and added others as a result. It was a great tour. He also knows all the good picture spots and angles! We have some very cool pictures thanks to him. Finally, the fact that he is so tall made him easier to follow :-) If I come back to Kyoto, I would 100% sure book another tour with him."

"Eiji was so nice and knowledgeable. He gave us delicious food we wouldn't have thought to get at Nishiki Market. You should definitely be adventurous and try his top choices, even though he said he would try to accommodate any dietary preferences or restrictions. (Just bear in mind it might be hard to do so!) Eiji took over 75 pictures during the tour, which allowed us to be in the moment and enjoy all the amazing food. At the end of the tour, he took us to the Gion district for sight-seeing. I highly recommend choosing Eiji for your food tour!"

"Guia is so warm and friendly and has immense knowledge of food history and culture. We had a great time walking the market stalls with her and talking about life in the different places we’ve lived. She took some great photos of us as well enjoying the food, and seemed to know all the vendors personally! We got pretty fantastic bites to try that was catered to each of my family members tastes and preferences. Overall, I’ve been on food tours on nearly every continent, and this one ranks as one of the best because of its diverse foods, cultural beauty, excellent conversations with our guide, and opportunity to buy a few extra things with her expertise. Book this, you won’t regret it. "

"We had an amazing experience with Ted as our guide exploring the unique street food scene in Kyoto. His knowledge of the local cuisine and culture added so much depth to the tour. Ted was not only interesting and engaging but also incredibly patient, ensuring everyone in our group felt included and comfortable. His passion for Kyoto’s food and history truly shone through, making this a memorable experience. Highly recommend Ted for anyone looking to explore Kyoto in a fun, flavourful, and informative way! He has also been soo great at helping us find restaurants while we are here in the city."

"My family of ten with wide ranging tastes and age group had a great time learning about the best local food in Kyoto. We would not have been able to find and enjoy the experience without Eiji's guidance. He was extremely patient and kind with our requests. We had a great time and experience tasting all the interesting and delicious 'best of Kyoto' food! Highly recommended."

"We had a fantastic time with Eiji. The food on the tour was delicious. We went back to some of the places he showed us several times while in Kyoto. The food was so good. We will be recommending this tour to all of our friends!"

"Ted was an amazing guide. My husband and I had a great time going through the market with him and eating so many delicious foods. Thank you, Ted!"

"Spent a great afternoon exploring the Kyoto food market with Guia. The food and drinks were delicious. Her knowledge of all things Japan was top notch and I learnt a lot from Guia. A very enjoyable experience. Thank you Guia. "

"My husband, son and I had a wonderful day with Ted in Kyoto. My son is five years ago and Ted crafted the most amazing day together. Our favorite part of the day was food tasting in the market (while my son would say it was the impromptu stop at the Super Mario store for a quick toy). Ted was kind, knowledgable and easy to spend time with. We would highly, highly recommend! "