Kyoto Ramen Tour: Choose Your Own Shops

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About this activity

Explore Kyoto's ramen scene on this guided tour! Taste both classic and modern ramen and get a better understanding of the wonderful world of ramen with our expert guide.

You'll visit two ramen shops for two wildly different bowls of ramen — one classic Kyoto-style, one more modern, each served in smaller portions so you can enjoy both without overdoing it. At the beginning of the tour, you'll sit down with your guide over a cup of coffee or tea to talk through Kyoto's ramen origins and the route you'll be taking — the shops you'll be visiting along the way.

Note: Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options may be available, but cannot be guaranteed on shared group tours. Feel free to contact us in advance to discuss your needs.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 5 people
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English
Operated by: Tokyo Ramen Tours

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch: 2 Small (1/2 size of full bowl) Bowls of Ramen
Included: Tea and coffee: 1 free drink

Not included

Not included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Itinerary

Shijo Dori

20 min

Along Shijo-dori we will sit down at one of its many coffee shops to brief you on our plan for the tour, the ramen we'll be eating and Kyoto's ramen history in general.
Nishiki Market

2 hours

Together with the guide you will explore the area around Nishiki market where you can find surprisingly many high quality ramen shops. Although the market won't be a part of the tour, we will pass through there and give you some recommendations to come back to later (if you're not full yet!)

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We'll be meeting at Cafe Veloce at Shijo Karasuma. Please go inside, your guide will be waiting near the cafe entrance with a "Japan Food Travels" sign or tablet.

End point

This is the end point for all lunch and evening tour slots. It's not the exact end point - we will simply end in the surrounding area. This is just to give you a rough idea to let you schedule your day better!

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants can join for free but will share food with other group members. If you’d like them to have their own portions, just let us know and we’ll be happy to arrange it for an additional cost.