Kyoto Spring Evening (Cherry Blossom) Food Tour

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Experience Kyoto’s cherry blossoms with a guided food tour. Explore temples, gardens, and shrines, and savor local treats and a delicious dinner.

Duration: 3 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Demachiyanagi Station - Let’s meet here and then start a 3 hour Evening Hanami Tour in Kyoto
Kyoto - 3 hour tour around the Demachiyanagi area of Kyoto: Try local and seasonal snacks and sweets, Experience a real Hanami stroll & picnic with a local guide, Dinner of local & seasonal dishes at a classic restaurant.
Demachi Masugata Shopping Street - Demachiyanagi Shopping Street
Kawai Shrine - Kawai Jinja
Kyoto Gyoen National Garden - Kyoto Imperial Palace
Kyoto Botanical Gardens - Kyoto Botanical Gardens
Honmanji Temple - Honmanji Temple
Tadasu No Mori Grove - Tadasu no Mori
Shimogamo Jinja - Shimogamo Jinja

What's Included

Two drinks included
Shopping time
Cherry blossom viewing
Various tastings of local snacks and sweets
Seasonal and local dinner in a restaurant

What's Not Included

Hotel pick up not included (can be arranged for an additional charge).
Gratuity
Transportation costs.
Additional drinks or food (not included but possible to purchase at guest’s expense).

Additional Information

Available March 25th-April 11th, 2025, the true Hanami spirit during Cherry Blossom season in Kyoto can be found away from some of the busier neighborhoods, and instead exploring temples, gardens, and shrines (both big and small).

Join us on this walking tour of the Demachiyanagi area of Kyoto. Taste local treats and beverages, under the cherry trees, explore the history of the district, browse along with a local “Shotengai” Shopping arcade and a famous Shrine and Temple area- and finish up with a delicious foodie dinner experience in a local Soba or Udon restaurant – after viewing the gorgeous blossoms around the neighborhood.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Passport information copy is required for kids 10 and above.
Family-friendly
Minimum drinking age is 21 years
For solo travelers, please email us
Changes to tours and spots we visit may occur due to schedules of restaurants, public holidays, weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances. Applicable substitutions will be made in this case.
Vegetarian, Pescatarian friendly

Location

Demachiyanagi Station

Meet up point: At Demachiyanagi station near at the entrance of the Rent A Cycle shop EMUSICA レンタサイクルえむじか出町柳店 Address: 〒606-8205 Kyōto-fu, 京都市左京区 Sakyō-ku, Tanaka Kamiyanagichō, 田中上柳町２４リヴィエール鴨東 1F

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Tokyoterri

Dec 20, 2020

a fantastic escape! - actually I took this one in March this crazy year, and it was a perfect escape! Looking at the trees was like being in a Japan storybook. The historical stories made the whole experience even more alive. and the food! superb! I really understand the significance of seasonality in Japanese food. highly recommend!

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Laif

Apr 9, 2019

A Wonderful Evening - We had a wonderful evening out with our guide, Lauren. A fantastic way to spend a couple of hours in beautiful Kyoto with great company too! It will be hard to say goodbye to Kyoto.

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Guide787742

Dec 17, 2020

Disappointed - We did this tour in April of 2019 not 2020 as suggested below. I don't know why Arigato is asking for our review now. We didn't like excess time waiting for the other people to form our small 5 person group ( we were told that we had be on time.) Then we had to make allowances for a small baby and the Parents desire to cos play. After visiting shrines etc. We were invited to sit on the cold ground (it was a very cold evening) to perhaps start the food portion of the tour? We explained to the guide that is wasn't a comfortable idea, but the other family wanted to picnic. We left and didn't stay around to participate in the rest. Have no idea about he food portion of this food tour. The cherry blossoms were beautiful but we didn't need an expensive guide for that. Every food tour we participated in with Arigato in Tokyo was 5+ stars. I am not sure that this one was well thought out in case of cold weather. We suggest that they make it a " food "tour with indoor stops like the others in Tokyo. I have no problem with Arigato..they easily refunded our tour fee.

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