Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This is not a casual ramen stop — it’s a focused tasting experience designed for true ramen lovers. Instead of eating one bowl and moving on, you will compare two distinct styles side by side, guided by a local who explains broth foundations, regional differences, and Kyoto’s unique place in Japan’s ramen culture.
Whether you choose the legendary battleground of Ichijoji, the diverse flavors of Fushimi, or Kyoto Station’s Ramen Koji, this tour is about understanding what makes each bowl different — from rich pork-bone broths to lighter soy-based styles and even sake lees variations.
If you’re simply looking for a quick meal, this may not be for you. But if you want to taste, compare, and t...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Cultural explanation of ramen styles and regional differences
JPY 2,000 food credit (JPY 1,000 per bowl)
Visits to two selected ramen shops
English-speaking local guide
Guided ramen tasting experience in Kyoto
Additional food or toppings beyond JPY 2,000 credit
Drinks
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Meeting Points
Departure
7-Eleven Fushimi Shinmachi 4-chome
If you select the Fushimi option, the meeting point is in front of Seven-Eleven Fushimi Shinmachi 4-chome. Your guide will be waiting with a yellow signboard. Please check the map for details.
Return
Itinerary
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Kyoto
Kyoto is best known for temples and traditional culture, but it is also home to one of Japan’s most distinctive ramen scenes. From rich pork-bone broths to Kyoto-style soy sauce ramen and modern variations like sake lees–based bowls in Fushimi, the city offers surprising diversity. In neighborhoods such as Ichijoji, long regarded as a ramen battleground, shops compete fiercely for local loyalty. This tour explores Kyoto not just as a historic capital, but as a living food culture where tradition and innovation meet in every bowl.
This is not a casual ramen stop — it’s a focused tasting experience designed for true ramen lovers. Instead of eating one bowl and moving on, you will compare two distinct styles side by side, guided by a local who explains broth foundations, regional differences, and Kyoto’s unique place in Japan’s ramen culture.
Whether you choose the legendary battleground of Ichijoji, the diverse flavors of Fushimi, or Kyoto Station’s Ramen Koji, this tour is about understanding what makes each bowl different — from rich pork-bone broths to lighter soy-based styles and even sake lees variations.
If you’re simply looking for a quick meal, this may not be for you. But if you want to taste, compare, and t...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Cultural explanation of ramen styles and regional differences
JPY 2,000 food credit (JPY 1,000 per bowl)
Visits to two selected ramen shops
English-speaking local guide
Guided ramen tasting experience in Kyoto
Additional food or toppings beyond JPY 2,000 credit
Drinks
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Meeting Points
Departure
7-Eleven Fushimi Shinmachi 4-chome
If you select the Fushimi option, the meeting point is in front of Seven-Eleven Fushimi Shinmachi 4-chome. Your guide will be waiting with a yellow signboard. Please check the map for details.
