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Kyoto: Nishiki Market Food Tour - 7 Tastings

By Travel Japan Together
Free cancellation available
Price is £24 per adult
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Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Nishiki Market, Kyoto's historic culinary hub. Known as the “Kitchen of Kyoto,” this bustling marketplace has been a cornerstone of the city's food culture for centuries.

Start your tour at Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine, a peaceful sanctuary nestled at the entrance of the market. Admire the shrine's unique architecture and learn about its deep cultural significance before diving into the lively market atmosphere.

Walk through the market's narrow alleys, lined with over a hundred shops and stalls offering everything from fresh seafood and seasonal produce to traditional sweets and pickled delicacies. Your guide will share fascinating stories about the market's history and its role in shaping Kyoto's culinary traditions.

Discover unique ingredients essential to Kyoto-style cooking, such as yuba (tofu skin), Kyoto vegetables, and matcha-based treats. Enjoy tasting and gain insights into how these ingredients are used in Japanese cuisine.

Activity location
  • Pontocho
    • Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • FamilyMart Shijo Kiyamachi Minami
    • 119 Saitōchō
    • 600-8012, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Kyoto: Nishiki Market Food Tour - 7 Tastings
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 15:00
Price details
£23.78 x 1 Adult£23.78
Total
Price is £23.78
Until Sat, 28 Feb

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Photos taken during the tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry to Nishiki Market, and Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Insights into Kyoto's culinary heritage
  • What's includedWhat's included
    7 food samples in the market
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Extra Food and Drinks

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Pontocho
  • 15m
We will walk through Pontocho, a famous district in central Kyoto, known for its long, narrow alley lined with traditional wooden buildings.
Kiyamachi　Street
  • 15m
We will walk along Kiyamachi Street, a lively street along the Takase River in central Kyoto.
Nishiki Tenmangu
  • 15m
Visit Iconic shrine close from market, and learn the history of Kyoto culture.
Nishiki Market Shopping District
  • 1h 40m
We will explore important market for Kyoto citizens.

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Pontocho
    • Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    FamilyMart Shijo Kiyamachi Minami
    • 119 Saitōchō
    • 600-8012, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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