Special 10 Course Kaiseki Dinner in Kyoto's Gion District
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Kyoto Night Food Tour through Gion and Shirakawa
Experience Japanese Traditional Culture and Kaiseki Cuisine
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Cherry blossom season in Gion followed by an excellent meal
2018/04/11
Couples
Gerald Elder
My wife and I greatly enjoyed this tour. Jennifer-san, our guide, did a great job in explaining the Maiko and Geiko (Kyoto preferred name for Geisha) culture while we walked through three of the five Hanamachi (Geiko districts). She showed us tea houses and homes, talked about schooling and careers. She also showed us some of the supporting professional such as teachers, dressers, and hair stylists. We even caught a few glimpses of Maiko headed to work.
As we strolled in the early evening we admired the Cherry trees in blossom and watched the night settle in. Then after a short walk along the river, we had an excellent meal at a small restaurant. Sushi, pickled vegetables, tempura, soup, wagyu beef, pork, sake, and of course - rice.
It was a great experience. Come prepared to walk a bit and to enjoy a variety of Japanese foods.
Overview
Kyoto
3 hour(s)
Available Daily
English
Pick-up not available
137738
10012
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What to expect
Enjoy an authentic and delicious 10-course dinner in Kyoto. First explore the Shirakawa river and make your way through the traditional geisha district of Gion. Then enjoy your traditional meal.
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Package Details
Total:
Price per Adult :
Adult (Age 13 & over)
USD 202.73
Total:
Adult (Age 13 & over)
USD 202.73
Price per Adult :
Child (Age 3-12)
USD 101.36
Infant (Age 0-2)
free
Overview
Evening
3 hour(s)
Available Daily
English
Without pick-up
Inclusions: English-speaking guide / 10 course Kaiseki dinner with green tea and dessert. / 1 drink / Dessert
Schedule
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17:00
Meet infront of the Kyoto Kanji Museum (Meeting Time 16:45)
Exploring Shirakawa
Start the tour by strolling along the Shirakawa river. Since the Edo period, the river has been an ideal spot for spring and summer dining. And it is still home to many riverside dining areas today.
Explore Gion
Cross the Shirakawa into Gion. This famous district in Kyoto is famous for its history of geisha and tea houses. See the traditional elements of Kyoto firsthand as you will likely come across geisha or maiko in the streets of Gion in the evening.
Kaiseki Dinner Course
Lastly, enjoy the delicious 10-course meal prepared especially for this tour. The dishes themselves will be a surprise, but participants can rest assured that among the courses will be plenty of amazingly fresh sashimi.
20:00
Tour ends after the dinner course
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
20:00
Gion Area
Location
Location, direction and description
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Meet Up Point in front of the Kyoto Kanji Museum
Our guide will be waiting out front with an Arigato Travel sign. The tour involves walking so please wear comfortable shoes.
Drop-off time & location
Check-out time & location
20:00
Gion Area
Important activity information
To ensure the best experience, please read the restrictions and requirements before booking.
Important activity information
Restrictions
- Under the law of Japan, alcohol can be ordered by participants over 20 years of age only.
Additional notes
- Additional meals and drinks not listed in the inclusions is not included in the tour fare.
- Please note that VELTRA and the tour provider will not be liable for any theft or loss or loss of property, as well as bodily harm or injury. Please exercise due caution.
- Emergency Phone Numbers:
Ambulance: 119 (simple English should be okay)
Medical emergencies in Tokyo:
Tokyo Metropolitan Medical Information Service: +81 (0)3 5285 8181
English assistance: 9 am - 8 pm
Medical emergencies in Kansai (including Osaka and Kyoto):
AMDA International Medical Information Centre KANSAI: +81 (0)6-6636-2333
English assistance: 9 am - 5 pm - Emergency Phone Numbers:
Outside of Tokyo & Kansai:
Japan Helpline: +81 (0)120-461-997 or +81 (0)570-000-911
English assistance 24h
Other useful numbers: https://www.jhelp.com/en/jhlp.html - We have a strict policy about starting our tours on time. If you are not able to arrive at the meeting point by the departure time, the tour will start regardless and no refund will be provided.
- We are also unable to accommodate your meeting up at any of the food stops once you’ve missed the start of the tour. This is to protect the enjoyment of all our guests and the relationships with our restaurant partners. Please note we can only wait an additional five minutes after the starting time and then the tour will depart.
- In addition to our limited no-exception five-minute grace period: we cannot give directions or contact the guides on the phone once the tour begins. This is to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all guests on the tour. Our Guides will focus on the tour and cannot be responsible to help you connect after the tour begins.
- For this tour, it is possible (with advanced notice at the time of booking) to make adjustments to support the following dietary restrictions.
・Vegan
・Vegetarian
・Pescetarian
・Gulute Free
・Shellfish Free
・Pork Meat Free - Please keep in mind, however, that we cannot make an allergy-free or dietary restriction food guarantee since food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to Arigato Travel. Also, some stops may not have a viable substitution but we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
- Changes on tours: Applicable substitutions may be made due to public holidays, weather conditions, and other unforeseen circumstances.
Required items to bring & attire
- On rainy days, we recommend bringing an umbrella. They can be easily purchased at any convenience store.
- Walking shoes
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a minimum of 2 and maximum of 12.
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FAQ
Q. What are common food allergies and their Japanese translation?
A. Japanese for Common Allergy Foods:
Nut Allergy ナッツアレルギー
almond アーモンド
brazil nuts ブラジルナッツ
cashew カシュー
hazelnut ヘーゼルナッツ
hickory nut ヒッコリーナッツ
macadamia マカダミアナッツ
peanut ピーナッツ
pecan ピーカンナッツ
pine nut 松の実
pistachio ピスタチオ
walnuts くるみ
Shellfish Allergy (including mollusks and crustaceans) 貝アレルギー
calamari カラマリ
crayfish ザリガニ
cuttlefish いか
lobster ロブスター
mussels ムール貝
oysters カキ
prawns 海老
Fish Allergy 魚アレルギー
cod タラ
salmon サーモン
snapper スナッパー
trout マス
tuna マグロ
yellowtail ハマチ
mackerel 鯖
sardine イワシ
anything that is from the ocean 海に住む生き物
Gluten Allergy 小麦アレルギー
bread パン
breakfast cereals 朝食用シリアル
porridge お粥
cakes ケーキ
biscuits ビスケット
pizza ピザ
pasta パスタ
wheat-based noodles 小麦焼きそば
bread crumbs パン粉
soy sauce 醤油
yeast extract spread (such as Vegemite) イーストエキス（ベジマイトなど）
soups スープ
ice cream アイスクリーム
custard powder カスタードパウダー
beer ビール
barbequed chicken バーベキューチキン
sausage ソーセージ
hamburger ハンバーガー
Lactose Intolerance 乳製品食べません
milk 牛乳
cheese チーズ
ice cream アイスクリーム
butter バター
yogurt ヨーグルト
biscuits and cakes (if milk or milk solids are added) ビスケットとケーキ
cheese sauce チーズソース
cream soups クリームスープ
custard カスタード
milk chocolate ミルクチョコレート
pancakes パンケーキ
scrambled eggs スクランブルエッグ
quiche キッシュ
some breadいくつかパン
Soy 大豆アレルギー
edamame 枝豆
miso みそ
natto 納豆
soy sauce and shoyu sauce 醤油
soy flour 大豆粉
soy nuts 大豆の実
soy bean sprouts もやし
soy-based milk 豆乳
soy-based yogurt 大豆ヨーグルト
soy-based ice cream 大豆アイスクリーム
soy-based cheese 大豆チーズ
tamari 大豆たまり
tempeh 大豆テンペ
tofu 豆腐
Nut Allergy ナッツアレルギー
almond アーモンド
brazil nuts ブラジルナッツ
cashew カシュー
hazelnut ヘーゼルナッツ
hickory nut ヒッコリーナッツ
macadamia マカダミアナッツ
peanut ピーナッツ
pecan ピーカンナッツ
pine nut 松の実
pistachio ピスタチオ
walnuts くるみ
Shellfish Allergy (including mollusks and crustaceans) 貝アレルギー
calamari カラマリ
crayfish ザリガニ
cuttlefish いか
lobster ロブスター
mussels ムール貝
oysters カキ
prawns 海老
Fish Allergy 魚アレルギー
cod タラ
salmon サーモン
snapper スナッパー
trout マス
tuna マグロ
yellowtail ハマチ
mackerel 鯖
sardine イワシ
anything that is from the ocean 海に住む生き物
Gluten Allergy 小麦アレルギー
bread パン
breakfast cereals 朝食用シリアル
porridge お粥
cakes ケーキ
biscuits ビスケット
pizza ピザ
pasta パスタ
wheat-based noodles 小麦焼きそば
bread crumbs パン粉
soy sauce 醤油
yeast extract spread (such as Vegemite) イーストエキス（ベジマイトなど）
soups スープ
ice cream アイスクリーム
custard powder カスタードパウダー
beer ビール
barbequed chicken バーベキューチキン
sausage ソーセージ
hamburger ハンバーガー
Lactose Intolerance 乳製品食べません
milk 牛乳
cheese チーズ
ice cream アイスクリーム
butter バター
yogurt ヨーグルト
biscuits and cakes (if milk or milk solids are added) ビスケットとケーキ
cheese sauce チーズソース
cream soups クリームスープ
custard カスタード
milk chocolate ミルクチョコレート
pancakes パンケーキ
scrambled eggs スクランブルエッグ
quiche キッシュ
some breadいくつかパン
Soy 大豆アレルギー
edamame 枝豆
miso みそ
natto 納豆
soy sauce and shoyu sauce 醤油
soy flour 大豆粉
soy nuts 大豆の実
soy bean sprouts もやし
soy-based milk 豆乳
soy-based yogurt 大豆ヨーグルト
soy-based ice cream 大豆アイスクリーム
soy-based cheese 大豆チーズ
tamari 大豆たまり
tempeh 大豆テンペ
tofu 豆腐
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Payment / Cancellation Policy
Payment Methods
- Credit card payment
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Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made between 21:00 local time, 7 business days to 21:00 local time, 4 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 50% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made after 21:00 local time, 4 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Operation days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Payment / Cancellation Policy
Payment Methods
- Credit card payment
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Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made between 21:00 local time, 7 business days to 21:00 local time, 4 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 50% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made after 21:00 local time, 4 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
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Restrictions
- Under the law of Japan, alcohol can be ordered by participants over 20 years of age only.
Required items to bring & attire
- On rainy days, we recommend bringing an umbrella. They can be easily purchased at any convenience store.
- Walking shoes
Additional notes
- Additional meals and drinks not listed in the inclusions is not included in the tour fare.
- Please note that VELTRA and the tour provider will not be liable for any theft or loss or loss of property, as well as bodily harm or injury. Please exercise due caution.
- Emergency Phone Numbers:
Ambulance: 119 (simple English should be okay)
Medical emergencies in Tokyo:
Tokyo Metropolitan Medical Information Service: +81 (0)3 5285 8181
English assistance: 9 am - 8 pm
Medical emergencies in Kansai (including Osaka and Kyoto):
AMDA International Medical Information Centre KANSAI: +81 (0)6-6636-2333
English assistance: 9 am - 5 pm - Emergency Phone Numbers:
Outside of Tokyo & Kansai:
Japan Helpline: +81 (0)120-461-997 or +81 (0)570-000-911
English assistance 24h
Other useful numbers: https://www.jhelp.com/en/jhlp.html - We have a strict policy about starting our tours on time. If you are not able to arrive at the meeting point by the departure time, the tour will start regardless and no refund will be provided.
- We are also unable to accommodate your meeting up at any of the food stops once you’ve missed the start of the tour. This is to protect the enjoyment of all our guests and the relationships with our restaurant partners. Please note we can only wait an additional five minutes after the starting time and then the tour will depart.
- In addition to our limited no-exception five-minute grace period: we cannot give directions or contact the guides on the phone once the tour begins. This is to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all guests on the tour. Our Guides will focus on the tour and cannot be responsible to help you connect after the tour begins.
- For this tour, it is possible (with advanced notice at the time of booking) to make adjustments to support the following dietary restrictions.
・Vegan
・Vegetarian
・Pescetarian
・Gulute Free
・Shellfish Free
・Pork Meat Free - Please keep in mind, however, that we cannot make an allergy-free or dietary restriction food guarantee since food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to Arigato Travel. Also, some stops may not have a viable substitution but we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
- Changes on tours: Applicable substitutions may be made due to public holidays, weather conditions, and other unforeseen circumstances.
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Special 10 Course Kaiseki Dinner in Kyoto's Gion District
Enjoy an authentic and delicious 10-course dinner in Kyoto. First explore the Shirakawa river and make your way through the traditional geisha district of Gion. Then enjoy your traditional meal.
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