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Kyoto Food Tour in Fushimi

Kyoto's food scene beyond the busy city center on a walking tour through the southern neighborhoods, where locals eat and unwind.

Highlights

​Stroll lively local streets lined with family-run shops and neighborhood eateries, far from the tourist crowds

Taste your way through taiyaki, curry bread, and matcha sweets, finishing with Fushimi's own sake and wagyu

Wander Fushimi, Kyoto's sake-brewing district — quiet, local and completely unlike central Kyoto

Location

Fushimi, Kyoto

Duration

2.5h

Age

All ages welcome

No. of Guests

1 - 6

  • ​Stroll lively local streets lined with family-run shops and neighborhood eateries, far from the tourist crowds

    Taste your way through taiyaki, curry bread, and matcha sweets, finishing with Fushimi's  own sake and wagyu

    Wander Fushimi, Kyoto's sake-brewing district — quiet, local and completely unlike central Kyoto

  • Step off the tourist trail and explore Fushimi Otesuji Shopping Arcade, a lively local arcade filled with historic shops and everyday eateries. Located just south of central Kyoto, this area offers a side of Kyoto that many visitors miss.

    Led by an expert local food guide, you'll explore the neighborhood while sampling a range of classic Japanese dishes, each with its own cultural background. While stops may vary slightly depending on the day, guests typically enjoy:

    • Taiyaki – the fish-shaped pastry, filled with anything from classic custard to bacon-and-egg

    • Karaage – crispy Japanese fried chicken, tossed in a garlic-sesame sauce

    • Kare pan (curry bread) – soft bread filled with rich Japanese curry

    • Izakaya-style meats – yakitori, wagyu beef, and charcoal chicken

    • Matcha sweets – a Kyoto staple, with the option to make your own matcha or green tea with an expert instructor [after 5:15 pm]

    • Takoyaki – Osaka's famous octopus balls​

     

    As you eat your way through the tour, you'll learn about the ingredients, techniques, and traditions behind each dish. Between stops, you'll take in the atmosphere of Kyoto's historic streets and local food culture, discovering why locals, not tourists, are the ones eating here.

  • Up to 10 tastings across 7 stops

    1 drink

    Transportation to/from the meeting point

    • Some stops have meat-free options, so generally vegetarians can join if you're fine with a limited selection of items.

    • This tour is not suited for gluten-free diets.

    • Children aged 5 and under can join free of charge.

  • Cancel your booking at least 72 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund. Cancellations made within 72 hours of the start time are subject to a full charge.

Location

Fushimi, Kyoto

Duration

2.5h

Age

All ages welcome

No. of Guests

1 - 6

Step off the tourist trail and explore Fushimi Otesuji Shopping Arcade, a lively local arcade filled with historic shops and everyday eateries. Located just south of central Kyoto, this area offers a side of Kyoto that many visitors miss.

Led by an expert local food guide, you'll explore the neighborhood while sampling a range of classic Japanese dishes, each with its own cultural background. While stops may vary slightly depending on the day, guests typically enjoy:
 

  • Taiyaki – the fish-shaped pastry, filled with anything from classic custard to bacon-and-egg

  • Karaage – crispy Japanese fried chicken, tossed in a garlic-sesame sauce

  • Kare pan (curry bread) – soft bread filled with rich Japanese curry

  • Izakaya-style meats – yakitori, wagyu beef, and charcoal chicken

  • Matcha sweets – a Kyoto staple, with the option to make your own matcha or green tea with an expert instructor [after 5:15 pm]

  • Takoyaki – Osaka's famous octopus balls

 

As you eat your way through the tour, you'll learn about the ingredients, techniques, and traditions behind each dish. Between stops, you'll take in the atmosphere of Kyoto's historic streets and local food culture, discovering why locals, not tourists, are the ones eating here.​

What you get

Up to 10 tastings across 7 stops

1 drink

Transportation to/from the meeting point

Cancellation policy

Cancel your booking at least 72 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund. Cancellations made within 72 hours of the start time are subject to a full charge.

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