Kyoto: Nishiki Market Guided Tour To Find Their Gourmet





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Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
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.
What's Included
Included
3 snacks in Nishiki Market
Admission fee
English-speaking guide
Not included
Gratuities
Additional shopping cost at each store
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
In front of the main entrance. The guide will be waiting for you in front of each meeting points holding a signboard which says "gotcha".
End point
Inside of the market.
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
20 minutes
Stop 1
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.
Stop 2
20 minutes
Stop 2
Enjoy the local shopping street!
Stop 3
50 minutes
Stop 3
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.
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Review Summary
5.0
3 reviews
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