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Kyoto: Nishiki Market Food & Culture Tour with Izakaya Lunch

By Japan Wonder Travel
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €78 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Local guide, local flavours—Kyoto’s best bites at Nishiki Market
  • Wandering around a 400-year-old Market, home to 130 food stalls
  • Enjoy 5 carefully selected local specialities like Hamo Tempura and WAGYU Steak
  • Learn about culture, tradition, and history while walking
  • Discover local flavours and stories you might miss exploring on your own

Activity location

    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Shincho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8001, Japan | [Meetup]09:45 am in front the Shijo Main entrance of KYOTO Takashimaya department store. *In front of the "Street Clock" with a Maiko Statue.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Guided Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Discover Nishiki Market with zero stress! Running perfectly between Daimaru and Takashimaya, this tour pairs handpicked local delicacies—like fresh seafood and Wagyu—with rich culinary history. Ideal location, expert guides, and unforgettable flavours!

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:30
Price details
€78.32 x 1 Adult€78.32
Total
Price is €78.32

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    5 special foods (WAGYU steak skewers, Yuba, Obanzai: local home cooking, Hamo Tempura, and more)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Food tastings (Special Kyoto seasonings, cracker, Japanese flavoured honey etc...)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided walk
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Personalised recommendations for local souvenirs and hidden spots
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Seamless ordering and insider navigation through the market
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Intimate, small-group experience with an English-speaking expert

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Luggage or large bags, Pets
  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, 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).

What you can expect

Discover Kyoto’s vibrant food culture as you explore the lively, sensory-filled stalls of Nishiki Market, famously known as “Kyoto’s Kitchen.”

On this premium small-group walking tour, an English-speaking local guide leads you through the bustling, 400-year-old market. We take the stress out of navigating the crowds and language barriers, ensuring you get straight to the best hidden gems. Rather than a full sit-down meal, this experience is a culinary adventure designed for tasting, learning, and exploring the true depth of Kyoto cuisine without the pressure of choosing on your own.

What sets this tour apart is the carefully curated selection of exceptional food tastings. We don't just offer standard street snacks; we introduce you to high-quality local specialities that reflect Kyoto's culinary soul. You will experience the melt-in-your-mouth tenderness of premium Wagyu steak skewers, taste the delicate, crispy goodness of seasonal Hamo (conger eel) tempura, and discover the silky-smooth texture of traditional Yuba sashimi. Along the way, you will also savour authentic Obanzai home-cooked dishes packed with natural umami, while sampling unique Kyoto seasonings, local crackers, and flavoured honey.

The adventure extends beyond the market stalls to give you a well-rounded taste of the local lifestyle. Your friendly guide will lead you through the surrounding historic areas, sharing rich stories about daily life in Kyoto. You will visit the atmospheric Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine to learn the basics of Shinto worship, stroll through the vibrant Shinkyogoku and Teramachi shopping districts, and discover Takoyakushido Eifukuji Temple—a cosy Buddhist temple tucked away in the shopping streets that showcases how closely religion is woven into everyday life.

Perfect for first-time visitors, curious foodies, and anyone wanting to skip the tourist traps, this tour allows you to explore Kyoto’s food scene with absolute confidence while discovering incredible flavours you would easily miss on your own. Join our small group, make new friends, and create unforgettable food memories in the heart of Kyoto!

Location

Activity location

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    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Shincho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8001, Japan | [Meetup]09:45 am in front the Shijo Main entrance of KYOTO Takashimaya department store. *In front of the "Street Clock" with a Maiko Statue.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Tachiuri Nishimachi, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8007, Japan | In front of main gate of Daimaru Kyoto department. It's in front of the "Shijo Takakura bus stop" along main big Shijo-dori street. There are two Daimaru department stores. This is not Fujii Daimaru. Please be careful, if you come by taxi.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Tachiuri Nishimachi, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8007, Japan | In front of main gate of Daimaru Kyoto department. It's in front of the "Shijo Takakura bus stop" along main big Shijo-dori street. There are two Daimaru department stores. This is not Fujii Daimaru. Please be careful, if you come by taxi.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan