Experience was well worth it. We were given a tour around Nishiki Market and surrounding areas. Stopped at some really amazing places for fantastic food. Tiro was a very knowledgeable tour guide who was bilingual and customized the tour to our tastes. Sushi and Waygu at the market were amazing!
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Jennifer_H
April 4, 2026
What a great tour!
We had a great experience with Sebastian who was just fantastic. We had a few dietary restrictions and he accommodated all of them with ease. Additionally we had already been in Japan for 10 days and we were still able to try all new dishes. Honestly 10/10 for host, food and historical information!
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Karen_B
March 30, 2026
It was fantastic. Hiroki...
It was fantastic. Hiroki was a great tour guide. His selections were perfect for our family. We would highly recommend him.
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777georgiost
December 28, 2025
An amazing host (Tiro) and a full experience beyond food tasting
Probably the best tour we’ve ever had not only because the host (Tiro) explained everything along the way and customised the food tasting experience according to what we like but also because the host had the time to show us around things and places beyond the food tasting tour as well as having interesting discussions.
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Jonathon_B
December 4, 2025
Great food and great guide
We booed this tour so we could experience the food of Kyoto. Our guide was Ryuki. I explained that we are adventurous eaters and wanted real Kyoto food. He understood the assignment. We went to a bunch of spots that covered the spectrum from sushi to stand up bar to skewers to grabbing things from street vendors at the Nishiki Market. This is a good tour to avoid food traps and experience real cuisine.
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Whitney_G
November 29, 2025
Fabulous Food Tour!
We had a wonderful afternoon at the Nishiki market with our guide Guia. She was very knowledgeable about the food and history of the market. Guia tailored the tour to our preferences and kept a pace that worked well for us. It was our first day in Kyoto so she also gave us good information about other sights to see. Highly recommended!
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Ann_S
November 16, 2025
Worst Food Tour I've Ever Been On
A food tour lives or dies on the persona of the guide. This tour was DOA. We began walking through Nishiki Market and asked questions about food, food prep, food history for which our guide, Hiroki, consulted his phone. I coulda' done that! A member of our party was vegetarian but very adaptable - a point re-iterated upon meeting Hiroki. We were disappointed when he diverted out of the market to a vegan restaurant where we had a large, so-so meal consisting of food that Hiroki had no familiarity with so could not answer any of our questions! After that he took us for donuts and that was that. No ten stops, no shrine pass-bys, no other shopping streets. Hiroki surely meant well when he diverted to the vegan restaurant but award winning this tour was not.
事業者からの返答
Dear Ann,
Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback about your Kyoto food tour. We are truly sorry to hear that the experience did not meet your expectations. A food tour should feel engaging, insightful, and full of discovery, and we understand how disappointing it must have been when the tour did not offer the depth, variety, or cultural context you were hoping for. While the guide may have intended to accommodate your group’s dietary needs, we understand that the result did not feel like a genuine exploration of Kyoto’s vibrant food culture. Your comments about the limited number of stops and the lack of commentary on local dishes are very important to us, and we will review them carefully with the host to ensure the experience reflects the quality and richness that Withlocals tours are known for.
Thank you again for sharing your thoughts. Feedback like yours helps us improve and make sure future travelers enjoy the authentic and memorable experiences we strive to deliver.
Kind regards,
The Withlocals Team
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Nan_H
November 12, 2025
Delicious and fun activity!
Hariko was super nice and very accommodating to our pescatarian request. We spent 3 fun hours trying different foods starting with a savory pancake restaurant and then we wandered the Nishiki market, went to a vegetarian place, and ended at a donut spot. Super fun afternoon with so much delicious food! Thank you Hariko!!
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Maria_C
November 2, 2025
A great way to enjoy local specialties!
Our food host Tiro was awesome. He tailored our tastings to our preference and we felt every one was a winner! It was a great time sampling local specialties in the Nishiki market. Awesome sushi, Japanese omelette tempura style, wagyu skewers and much more. We tried things we might not have without our guide’s knowledge and recommendations. Tiro was also great at explaining local culture, customs and history to enhance the tasting experience. We finished with a walk down charming Pontocho street. Wonderful day!
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397kaya
October 27, 2025
Good experience to visiti the market with a local
Good guide! Showed us the market and knows a lot of about the local food.
Value for money could be better, but I guess that is not the guide’s fault.