Excursions & day trips

Kyoto Walking Tour and Shopping at Nishiki Market

from

$90.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, Japanese

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 3 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Instant confirmation

Guided Tour

Local touch

Meal Included

Smaller Group Size

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Small group

Why you’ll love this…

You'll explore Kyoto's 400-year-old Nishiki Market with a local guide
There are five unique dishes from Kyoto to enjoy at the market
The tour includes hidden shrines, local shops and Kyoto's rich culinary heritage
You'll learn the stories behind Kyoto's traditional food culture

What to expect

Known as "Kyoto's Kitchen," Nishiki Market has supplied the city with fresh ingredients and local delicacies for over 400 years.

On this guided walking tour, explore the bustling covered arcade with a knowledgeable local guide while sampling five Kyoto specialities, including yuba, wagyu steak, hamo tempura, and traditional obanzai dishes. Beyond the market, stroll through nearby streets to discover shrines, historic landmarks, and hidden local gems as you learn how Kyoto's food culture has evolved alongside its centuries-old traditions.

Blending sightseeing, storytelling, and authentic flavours, this tour offers a memorable introduction to the heart of Kyoto.

What's included

Guided walking tour
Food tasting

What's not included

Additional food and drinks

Where

Daimaru Kyoto, 79 Tachiuri Nishimachi, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8007, Japan

Meeting point:

Meet 10 minutes before the scheduled start time in front of the Daimaru Karasuma Department Store on Shijo-dori Street, located in front of the Shijo Takakura Bus Stop. Please keep in mind that there are two Daimaru department stores. This meeting point is NOT at the Fuji Daimaru department store.

What to remember

Know in advance:

This tour cannot accommodate vegetarian, halal, gluten-free or allergy-related requests
This food tour starts strictly on time. Please be respectful of the other guests. If guests do not arrive at the meeting point by the departure time, the tour will begin regardless
This tour involves a lot of walking, please be reminded to wear comfortable shoes
The tastings (subject to change) include Yuba (tofu skin), local home cooking, Hamo tempura, steak skewers, and rice crepe or cracker
The minimum drinking age in Japan is 20 years

Provider

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Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the experience begins.

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