What’s on the Itinerary?

Day 1: Kaiseki Kickoff & Gion Stroll

Start with a kaiseki dinner — think tiny plates, seasonal ingredients, and flavors that hit like a haiku. Every bite’s a work of art at a ryokan-style restaurant. After, wander Gion’s cobbled streets, where geisha might slip by. Stop for matcha ice cream or a mochi sweet. Your guide’ll spill the tea on Kyoto’s history while you soak in the vibes.

Day 2: Sake Brewery & Temple Eats

Morning’s for a sake brewery visit in Fushimi. Sip crisp junmai and learn how rice becomes liquid gold. Lunch is shojin ryori — Buddhist vegetarian cuisine — at a temple, all zen and delicious. Afternoon’s a stroll through a bamboo grove, then a stop for yudofu (tofu hotpot) at a cozy spot. Dinner’s casual: okonomiyaki, Kyoto-style, ‘cause even fancy folks love pancakes.

Day 3: Wagashi Workshop & Market Hunt

Get artsy in a wagashi-making class with a master confectioner. You’ll mold delicate sweets that look too pretty to eat (but you will). Lunch is at Nishiki Market, nibbling on tamagoyaki (sweet egg) and grilled eel skewers. Afternoon’s free — maybe hit a shrine or sip matcha at a teahouse. Dinner’s another kaiseki, this time with a modern twist, think [sic] thinking foams and microgreens.

Day 4: Tea Ceremony & Farewell Feast

Start with a private tea ceremony — whisk matcha, feel the calm, and munch on wagashi. Lunch is katsu curry at a local fave, ‘cause Kyoto does comfort food too. Spend the afternoon exploring Arashiyama or chilling by the Kamo River. Wrap up with a farewell kaiseki banquet at a Michelin-starred spot — pure elegance, pure Kyoto.

Why This Tour’s Special

This ain’t just food — it’s Kyoto’s soul on a plate. Kaiseki’s like a meditation, sake’s a history lesson, and Gion’s a time machine. You’re not rushing; you’re savoring. Your guide’s a Kyoto native who knows the city’s secrets, from hidden teahouses to the best matcha. Four days of this, and you’ll feel like you’ve lived here forever.