Beyond Omakase: Tailor Your Own Kyoto Kappo Dinner
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $140 / person
- Location
- Kyoto, Japan
- Languages
- JA, EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Sharing Kyoto
- Meeting point
- The meeting point is in front of “Starbucks Coffee - Keihan Gion-Shijo Station,” located underground near the Keihan Gion-Shijo ticket gates. This location is convenient and protected from the weather, making it a comfortable place to wait regardless of rain or wind.
Description
Experience Kyoto’s authentic cuisine with a local guide. Join a guided Kyoto food tour and discover the refined flavors and traditions of Japan’s ancient capital. Your guide will take you to a hand‑picked local restaurant hidden in a traditional neighborhood, far from the usual tourist spots. Instead of a set multi‑course menu, enjoy à la carte dishes made with fresh seasonal ingredients, tailored to your taste and dietary needs. As you dine, hear fascinating stories about Kyoto’s culinary heritage—from elegant imperial‑court dishes to Zen‑inspired vegetarian cuisine and tea‑ceremony traditions. Kyoto cuisine is more than just food; it is a cultural expression of omotenashi (hospitality), seasonal beauty, and the harmony between flavors, presentation, and the tableware used. This experience offers a rare opportunity to savor Kyoto’s unique way of life through its most exquisite dishes.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, and Fri
- Start times
- 6:00 PM
- Next available
- Tue, Oct 27
- Group price
- $140 per group of up to 4
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 25.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Kyoto
While enjoying a meal together, we will explain to you the food culture rooted in Kyoto and manners that are not often revealed. You will be able to experience it as if you were a Kyoto native! We will take you to carefully selected restaurants that suit your needs in the most scenic areas of Kyoto. The tour will end on-site after the meal.
What's included
Included
Photos of the tour
3 hours with a local guide
Not included
Please be aware that you are responsible for covering the guide’s transportation (if applicable) and dining fees during the tour
depending on the restaurant, additional transportation costs may be required to reach the location.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for vegan or halal
- Minimum drinking age: 20 years old
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Beyond Omakase: Tailor Your Own Kyoto Kappo Dinner take?
Beyond Omakase: Tailor Your Own Kyoto Kappo Dinner lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Beyond Omakase: Tailor Your Own Kyoto Kappo Dinner cost?
Prices start at $140 per person for this Kyoto experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Beyond Omakase: Tailor Your Own Kyoto Kappo Dinner run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, starting at 6:00 PM.
Can I cancel Beyond Omakase: Tailor Your Own Kyoto Kappo Dinner for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is The meeting point is in front of “Starbucks Coffee - Keihan Gion-Shijo Station,” located underground near the Keihan Gion-Shijo ticket gates. This location is convenient and protected from the weather, making it a comfortable place to wait regardless of rain or wind. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Beyond Omakase: Tailor Your Own Kyoto Kappo Dinner offered in?
The experience is available in JA, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
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