This is a great tour and we would like to thank Naomi very much. Naomi was very friendly and knowledgeable and took great care of us. We both learnt a lot about different Japanese food and customs. This has already been of great use and will continue to be so as we travel around Japan in the next few weeks. We would recommend this tour to anyone, like us, who have not been to Japan before.
by Bruce&Denise (06/13/17)
EXCELLENT!EXCELLENT!EXCELLENT!tour - Our family had a wonderful time with our tour guide Naomi Konishi. We felt we made a new friend. The tour was very informative and fun! It was great learning the history of the Nishiki Market and Gion in Kyoto, the Japanese culture, and tasting all the foods. The time flew by. We would highly recommend the tour and our tour guide! Thank you for a great experience. The Waller's
by MWaller (06/09/17)
Michi, tour leader for our Kyoto food and drink tour, was terrific. The tour was similar to the tour we took in Tokyo, but different enough to be really interesting. We particularly liked the walk through some quiet Gion streets and the last stop at the confectionary shop. We would have never tried those treats without this tour.
by Joanne (06/06/17)
Excellent tour, highly recommend doing as soon as you get to Kyoto as the information you will learn about food and history is very helpful for the rest of the trip. My wife is vegetarian and the guide was very helpful in choosing plenty of delicious but mysterious foods for her to try, that we would have otherwise avoided if we didn't know what they were.
Excellent tour highly recommended!!!
by Bryan (06/03/17)
Your wonderful tour was a highpoint of our time in Kyoto. You were informative, considerate, friendly and fun. We really feel we came to know the culture of Japan through our visiting and tasting tour. You were most kind and we will certainly recommend you to our friends when they travel to Japan.
Randi Kreiss
by Randi (05/16/17)
My husband and I booked the Nishiki food market and Gion tour. It was excellent. We ended up being the only two people on the tour with our lovely guide, Michi. She was so lovely and went above and beyond to not only talk about the Nishiki market and Gion but also all things about Japanese life. As well as some great tips for our time in Kyoto. Would have no hesitation in recommending this tour! You get to try foods you would possibly miss if you were walking through the market yourself. Truly is a must for all when visiting Kyoto. Thank you Michi.
by Michelle and Milan (04/27/17)
Our food tour of Nishiki Market and Gion was amazing! We had Michiyo as our guide and she was extremely personable and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Kyoto.
by Josh K (04/24/17)
We were delighted about the quality of the food we tasted and the informative history. The tour guide was so smart and friendly. He truly was fun to be around. I would highly recommend this tour.
by Kathryn (04/23/17)
All in all, it was great. My favorite part was the end when we got to grind the soybeans. It was something my bf and I wouldn't have done without being on this tour.
by Diana (04/21/17)
This tour is absolutely recommended.
We had a great time, good food and lots of fun.
The tour guides were very nice, funny, entertaining and told us everthing about the japanese food, drink and geisha culture. Try it yourself and enjoy!
by Svenja&Anita (04/06/17)
I had a wonderful day with Naomi and Tatsuya. The tour is an excellent way to discover Nishiki market and Gion and to taste food I wouldn't have tried on my own. I warmly recommend this tour!
by Nathalie (03/30/17)
We had a great experience on the food tour. Koji, our guide was fantastic with his knowledge, not only of the food but of Kyoto and Japan in general. We actually felt like we were walking around with an old friend. Highly recommended.
by Andrew & Jodie Scotton (03/04/17)
I was privileged enough to get a solo tour with the very smart and fun, Naomi! She was so knowledgeable about the market, traditional Japanese cuisine, and even altered the samples to suit my taste. By far, the BEST tour I've taken so far. Highly recommended.
by Felicia Sullivan (03/01/17)
We had a great time on our tour, trying different foods. Naomi was a excellent guide and really good company. Would definitely recommend this tour while you are in Kyoto.
by Kerry (12/25/16)
Thankyou Tatsuya for such a wonderful experience.It was great to wander throught the market with a guide that could introduce us to such delightful taste sensations. Our travel group was such fun and provided many laughs.
I wish you all the best for future endeavours. Perhaps we'll see you next in Australia.
by Robyn White (12/05/16)
The Nishiki Mark tour with Fuji was incredible!! A magical day learning about the food and culture of Japan. This day provided so many amazing food highlights and I loved the interaction with the locals passionate about their food.
by Jessie Stuart (12/05/16)
We had an absolutely fantastic time on this tour. Our guide, Fuji, was really splendid. She was personable, informative, gracious and very adaptable to the various tastes, interests and needs of the people in our group. Fuji did a marvellous job using the culinary experiences of the Nishi market and nearby areas as a cultural and communicative window on Kyoto and Japan. Nothing was rushed, and all of our many questions received her full attention..it helped that this was quite a small group...only 5 people. Whether it was bonito shavings, Japanese 7-spice or understanding the varieties of first harvest rice, Fuji went the distance trying to answer our naive and obscure questions with grace and a lovely sense of humour. We would certainly recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in an up-close and personal understanding of Kyoto and its marvellous variety of street foods. THanks so much, Fuji!
by Garry-Sanand Lee-san (11/29/16)
We went on the FooDrink Tour on our first day in Kyoto, and it was great! We had two local guides who showed us the market and the old Geisha quarter and explained everything in English. They were also able to answer all our questions about the food, Kyoto and Japan. Every now and then we made a stop at one of the market stands and got to taste the local specialities, like tofu skin, fish cakes, sake, rice balls and sweets. The tour lasted over three hours, but it never got boring, on the contrary. We had a great time on the tour and can recommend it to anyone visiting Kyoto. Thanks again!
by Daniel (11/25/16)
What a great tour. Our guide Kimiyo was very knowledgable on the different kinds of food and history. She even gave us insights to the city that you would not normally find in regular tours. The tour felt like it was tailor made to our group and we enjoyed every moment of it. Kimiyo made sure we all had fun and attended to our needs. Highly recommend!
by Chum Quirino (11/14/16)
The Kyoto FooDrink Tour at Nishiki street & Gion was time well spent. In a few short hours, I got to experience some interesting local cuisine in Nishiki Market. Great to walk around and stop by the various shops to sample food and drinks. Tetsuya, the guide provided some very interesting insight, especially what makes Kyoto culture different from other areas such as Tokyo. Walking around the Gion geisha area, going through the old narrow streets and shops was an experience to be remembered.I really enjoyed going on these food tours and tasting local cuisine. I had 4 tours with Japan Wonder Travel and would recommend using their services.
Visited October 2016
by DerekNewYork 10-13-16 (11/13/16)
Great tour of the Nishiki food market & traditional Gion district!
Tatsuya was really fantastic and helped to make our tour all the more enjoyable. Before we left for the market, Tatsuya gave us a quick briefing on the most common Japanese phrases. We thought it was great how he incorporated the Japanese language as part of the tour. The tour was more fun once we were able to engage and practice our "Japanese" with some of the locals.
Tatsuya was also very accommodating. He encouraged us to try the local cuisine, but was extremely accommodating to my likes and dislikes. I especially appreciated his flexibility in making sure I was happy with whatever I was eating.
Our favorite foods were the rice and Japanese omelette. He took us through the less crowded area of Gion and Taught us about the geisha culture.
Highly recommend this tour!
by Joanna Newyork (11/12/16)
Thank you Kimi for such a great tour through Kyoto!
We loved walking through the different neighbourhoods and exploring the tasty goodies along the way. There's so much to see so it's great having an expert to guide us through.
by Leslie (11/08/16)
We thoroughly enjoyed our food tour through Nishiki and Gion with the wonderful Kimiyo! A great way to see the beautiful streets of Kyoto and enjoy some delicious foods (and even make our own matcha) with a fabulous, knowledgeable tour guide. Highly recommend!
by Kate (11/01/16)
Best tour ever..we really enjoyed Fuji and her knowledge of the market. We had a great time and even went off course a couple of times to try new things. We met a great couple from Austin Texas and got along great like old friends. I would highly recommend this tour.
by Daniel-san & Patty-san (10/30/16)
Great tour of the Nishiki food market & traditional Gion district!
Tatsuya was really fantastic and helped to make our tour all the more enjoyable. Before we left for the market, Tatsuya gave us a quick briefing on the most common Japanese phrases. We thought it was great how he incorporated the Japanese language as part of the tour. The tour was more fun once we were able to engage and practice our "Japanese" with some of the locals.
Tatsuya was also very accommodating. He encouraged us to try the local cuisine, but was extremely accommodating to my likes and dislikes. I especially appreciated his flexibility in making sure I was happy with whatever I was eating.
Our favorite foods were the rice and Japanese omelette. He took us through the less crowded area of Gion and Taught us about the geisha culture.
Highly recommend this tour!
by Joanna-san (10/21/16)
