Nishiki Market and Culture Walking Tour in Kyoto
Sample the fresh food offerings of Nishiki Market, and explore shrines and temples in this Nishiki Market and Culture Walking Tour in Kyoto.
Highlights
Discover the best of food in Kyoto, exploring the Nishiki Market and the neighboring area
Enjoy learning about the local food at Nishiki Market and Kyoto’s rich history of the central shopping district with insights from your English-speaking guide
Taste 5 different types of local Kyoto food at and around Nishiki Market (food tasting lunch: tofu skin, local home cooking, hamo tempura, Steak skewers, rice crepe or cracker)
10 meals
Experience Details
Kyoto is full of beautiful temples and shrines, galleries and gardens, and wonderful Japanese food.
This tour takes you to several spots in Kyoto where you can see tradition and modernity converge, learn about Kyoto from an expert guide, and taste its unique street foods. The famous Nishiki Market in the city center is one of the best places to try locally-made produce and local Kyoto foods. In a narrow, undercover market, you’ll find hundreds of shops selling all kinds of fascinating pickles and high-grade sake, as well as seafood and street food galore. You’ll also explore the city's centuries-old history by visiting shrines, temples, and a cafe where you can get a glimpse of the current trends in the old capital.
You’ll reward your taste buds at Nishiki Market, where you’ll try several local Kyoto foods while sightseeing along the way with expert insights from a local guide. After you relish in the many flavors of Kyoto in Nishiki Market, you’ll get a healthy kick of nostalgia exploring its traditional sights as you learn about the fascinating history behind the city’s landmarks. This Nishiki Market and Culture Walking Tour in Kyoto makes for a great day out sightseeing and snacking on some of Kyoto’s best foods.
Inclusions
A 3-hour Nishiki Market and Cultural Walking Tour in Kyoto, covering the Nishiki Market and its neighboring areas
An English-speaking guide to shed knowledge on local food in Kyoto and the history of the city
Tastings of 5 different dishes along the way: Yuba sashimi, Obanzai (Kyoto-style home cooking side dish), hamo tempura, and more!
Exclusions
Additional food, drink, or souvenir purchases
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
The meeting point is in front of the Daimaru Karasuma Department Store on Shijo-dori Street, located in front of the Shijo Takakura Bus Stop. Please keep in mind that there are two Daimaru department stores, and that this meeting point is NOT at the Fuji Daimaru department store.
Remarks
This food tour starts strictly on time. Please be respectful of the other guests. If guests do not arrive at the meeting point by the departure time, the tour will begin regardless.
This tour cannot accommodate accommodate vegetarian, halal, gluten-free or allergy-related requests.
Please be reminded to wear comfortable shoes because there will be a lot of walking.
Minimum drinking age is strictly 20 years old in Japan.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Featuring beautiful landscapes from mountain to sea, Kyoto Prefecture conveys traditional Japanese culture through its architecture and gardens, art and artisanal crafts, and delicious local cuisine made from regional produce.
Atsu guided our group of five into the market, welcoming us with smiling warmth and introducing us to new foods in several restaurants. Atsu explained the menu for the tour, and everything we tried...read more
Ayu was an amazing tour guide. I recommend her for anyone looking to learn about Kyoto and its culture and food scene.
Loved the tour Miho explained everything very well Good and stops were great Loved the experience
Nao took me on a delightful tour of Nishi Market and Gion. Not only did she explain how history has shaped and changed the place, but she also pointed out dishes that I would have unknowingly passe...read more
Kenji provided a fantastic tour. Very informative, with lots of tasty local treats to sample. Would definitely recommend this tour if you're ever in Kyoto.
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10 meals
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