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Kyoto • Japan
Markets • Alleys • Tea houses
Kaiseki • Izakaya • Street bites
Small-group culinary journeys
Kyoto • Japan
Markets • Alleys • Tea houses
Kyoto Culinary
food-first cultural immersion
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Kyoto after dark, mornings in markets
and meals you’ll remember.
A curated Kyoto experience built around food, craft, and the city’s quiet rhythm — from back-street counters to refined kaiseki, with hands-on moments and local hosts who open doors you won’t find on your own.
This departure is currently sold out. Join the waitlist and we’ll reach out if a spot opens —
and we’ll share upcoming Kyoto date options as they’re released.
The vibe
A culinary arc through Kyoto — market mornings, cultural craft, and evenings built around the city’s best tables.
Kyoto — moments
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Why this trip
Kyoto can feel crowded on the surface — this experience goes underneath it. We focus on
intimate places, thoughtful pacing, and the kind of meals that reveal culture fast.
- Back-street food walks and neighborhood izakaya nights.
- Market morning with tastings + guided ingredient discovery.
- One “special table” evening (kaiseki or seasonal tasting).
- Optional private chef experience for your group.
Who it’s for
Good fit if you:
- Want a food-first trip that still includes culture and scenery.
- Prefer small groups, reservations handled, and smart neighborhood choices.
- Care about craft — tea, knives, ceramics, markets, and seasonal ingredients.
Sample 6-day culinary flow
Day 1 — Arrive & first-night bites
Settle in, then a guided back-streets walk with casual tastings and a relaxed welcome dinner.
Settle in, then a guided back-streets walk with casual tastings and a relaxed welcome dinner.
Day 2 — Market morning + neighborhood lunch
Morning market with guided tastings, then a low-key lunch and a free afternoon to wander.
Morning market with guided tastings, then a low-key lunch and a free afternoon to wander.
Day 3 — Culture & craft
Tea or artisan visit, scenic pause, and an evening at a favorite local spot (reservations handled).
Tea or artisan visit, scenic pause, and an evening at a favorite local spot (reservations handled).
Day 4 — Chef’s table night
Daytime exploration at your pace, then a standout tasting or kaiseki experience.
Daytime exploration at your pace, then a standout tasting or kaiseki experience.
Day 5 — Private chef (optional) + final night out
Optional private chef experience for the group, then a final “choose-your-own” dinner style.
Optional private chef experience for the group, then a final “choose-your-own” dinner style.
Day 6 — Farewell breakfast & onward travel
Easy morning, café stop, and help with transfers to your next destination.
Easy morning, café stop, and help with transfers to your next destination.
What’s included
- Búho host + local culinary guides.
- Curated reservations and routing (so you don’t spend the trip planning).
- Multiple tastings/experiences (food walk, market tastings, and one special dinner).
- Optional add-ons: private chef, tea ceremony, craft workshops.
- Group support for transfers and timing.
Not included: flights, hotel (unless packaged), trip insurance, additional meals/drinks not listed.
$5,950 USD per person · Sold out
This departure is full. Join the waitlist and we’ll notify you if a spot opens or when the next Kyoto dates drop.
Join the waitlist
Include: preferred month(s), group size, and any dietary notes. We’ll follow up with openings or future options.