Kyoto: Nishiki Market Guided Tour To Find Their Gourmet

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About this activity

Nishiki Market, also known as “Kyoto's kitchen,” has a long history of over 400 years.

The charm of Nishiki Market is that you can experience Kyoto's food culture firsthand. The market offers a wide variety of ingredients essential for Kyoto cuisine, such as Kyoto vegetables, Kyoto pickles, fresh fish, fresh yuba, and namafu (wheat gluten), making it an ideal place for souvenirs. There is also a wide variety of sweets and kushimono (skewers) that can be easily eaten and enjoyed.

On this tour, you will enjoy three easy foods learning their history, and of course you can purchase any you fancy.

The guide will share with participants the attractions and recommendations of this market, and you can use this knowledge to enjoy the market after the tour.

Explore and find your favorite, and spend nice food day.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: gotcha

Ages: Adults (4–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 3 snacks in Nishiki Market
Included: Admission fees: Admission fee
Included: English-speaking guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Additional shopping cost at each store

Itinerary

Nishiki Tenmangu

20 min

This deity is said to be blessed with “wisdom, learning, and business acumen” and “good fortune and protection from bad luck,” and is visited by many people from the neighborhood, as well as by tourists from all over Japan and abroad.
Teramachi-dori Street

20 min

Enjoy the local shopping street!
Stop 3

50 min

The charm of Nishiki Market is that, as it is called “Kyoto's kitchen,” it offers a wide variety of foodstuffs and ingredients for Kyoto cuisine. It is also a popular spot for enjoying gourmet food, visiting Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine, and touring Jakuchu's shutterbug art.