Taste of Kyoto Nishiki Market Private Food Culture Tour By Guide





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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
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
4-5 Handpicked Food Stops According to your preference
Refreshing Soft Drinks & Bottled Water Included
Indulge in Delicious Desserts & Snacks
4 Hours walking cultural tour with your professional Guide
Not included
Gratuities
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
Stop 1
1 hour 30 minutes
Stop 1
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
Stop 2
45 minutes
Stop 2
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.
Stop 3
45 minutes
Stop 3
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
Stop 4
30 minutes
Stop 4
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!
Stop 5
30 minutes
Stop 5
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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