Taste of Kyoto Nishiki Market Private Food Culture Tour By Guide

4 hours Free cancellation

From Fish to Fruit and Everything In-between: The History of Nishiki Market in Washoku Club — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Take the chance and visit one of the biggest and oldest Markets in Japan, Nishiki Market, Enjoy their cultural foods and customs that have been practiced for years now, and discover the Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine one of the oldest shrines in Japan, and so much is waiting for you to see.

so do not miss your chance and discover this amazing city !!

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: Japanese, English
Operated by: The Washoku Club Culture and Food Tours

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–11 years) · Adults (12–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 4-5 Handpicked Food Stops According to your preference
Included: Refreshing Soft Drinks & Bottled Water Included
Included: Indulge in Delicious Desserts & Snacks
Included: 4 Hours walking cultural tour with your professional Guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Alcoholic Drinks( Available to purchase)

Itinerary

Stop 1

1 h 30 min

Nishiki Market is a marketplace in downtown Kyoto, located on the east end of Nishikikōji Street, one block north and parallel to Shijō Street and west of Teramachi Street. Rich with history and tradition, the market is renowned as the place to obtain many of Kyoto's famous foods and goods
Teramachi-dori Street

45 min

Teramachi actually means “Temple Town” and the street got this name due to the high concentration of temples that can be found along its Eastern side.

This covered shopping arcade is very popular in Kyoto. Teramachi Street is not only a tourist attraction but also a place where locals come to shop for clothes, home decor, and accessories.
Nishiki Tenmangu

45 min

At the eastern end of everyone’s favorite Nishiki Market stands Nishiki Tenmangū, a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Tenjin. Despite its small size, Nishiki Tenmangū sees a lot of foot traffic from the many people who come to sample the local cuisine and shopping in Nishiki Market, and it is considered one of the preeminent Tenjin shrines. Easily spotted by the many softly glowing lanterns hung at the entrance, Nishiki Tenmangū's cozy grounds contain a natural spring, some nostalgic fortune-telling, a statue of Tenjin’s divine messenger, and a sanctuary dedicated to Tenjin himself
Kyoto Yaoichi Honkan

30 min

You will be warmly greeted by the scent of freshly baked pastries as you enter Kyoto Yaoichi Honkan located in Kyoto, Japan. The produce is picked at the height of ripeness, neatly organized, and masterfully presented. A wide array of mouth-watering exotic pre-cooked items are available for the grab-and-go visitor. The meat and fish are sourced locally, grown, or harvested with sustainability in mind. . this is the first floor. There are two additional floors, including two restaurants and an open-air working farm on the third floor!
The Museum of Kyoto

30 min

The Museum of Kyoto was opened in 1988 as a comprehensive cultural facility that introduces the history and culture of Kyoto in an easily understandable way. In 2011 the museum was renovated for visitors to experience "the real thing" and it started out on a new journey.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will meet near the Asami Keisai Monument (浅見絅斎邸址碑), located in:

〒604-8142 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Takakura-dori, Nishikikoji-sagaru, Minami-gawa

(高倉通錦小路下る南側)

End point

We will meet near the Asami Keisai Monument (浅見絅斎邸址碑), located in:

〒604-8142 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Takakura-dori, Nishikikoji-sagaru, Minami-gawa

(高倉通錦小路下る南側)