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    Taste of Kyoto Nishiki Market Private Food Culture Tour By Guide

    By The Washoku Club Culture and Food ToursProduct code 100234P27
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    Duration

    4 hours

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    English, Japanese

    Confirmation

    Instant

    Meeting point

    Meeting point provided

    Time zone

    Asia/Tokyo

    Why Travelers Love This

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    Overview

    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 !!

    What's Included

    Included

    Other

    4-5 Handpicked Food Stops According to your preference

    Other

    Refreshing Soft Drinks & Bottled Water Included

    Other

    Indulge in Delicious Desserts & Snacks

    Other

    4 Hours walking cultural tour with your professional Guide

    Not included

    Fees

    Gratuities

    Other

    Alcoholic Drinks( Available to purchase)

    Meeting and Pickup

    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)

    Itinerary

    Standard4 hours
    1

    Stop 1

    1 hour 30 minutes

    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

    2

    Stop 2

    45 minutes

    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.

    3

    Stop 3

    45 minutes

    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

    4

    Stop 4

    30 minutes

    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!

    5

    Stop 5

    30 minutes

    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.

    Additional Info

    Public Transportation Nearby

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Infants Must Sit On Laps

    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

    Physical Easy

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    Policy type

    Standard

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    Refund eligibility

    100% refundable 1+ days before

    Refund eligibility

    0% refundable 0-1 days before

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