• Nishiki Market Shopping District - Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere and discover the local culinary traditions in this historic market that spans 400 years and features 130 vendors along a bustling five-block stretch. This marketplace remains a key spot for both community members and culinary experts. Renowned chefs from Michelin-starred establishments and traditional inns source their high-quality ingredients here daily. Residents seek out the market for genuine, top-tier produce.\nAs you meander through the stalls and taste a variety of foods, you’ll gain insight into Japanese cuisine, regional delicacies, and gastronomic customs. Experience the market in its entirety, including not just the food but also the array of related stores offering cookware, dishes, and chopsticks.\n- Nishiki Tenmangu - Experience the serenity of a local Shinto sanctuary. Discover common shrine features and the proper etiquette for prayer in a Japanese Shinto shrine.\nAdditionally, you’ll get an introduction to the religious practices of the Japanese populace.\nIf you wish, you may also try your luck with an omikuji, or fortune paper.\n- Teramachi-dori Street - Sense the pulse of local life as you stroll down this neighborhood shopping avenue, home to a mix of time-honored and contemporary retailers.\n- Takoyakushido Eifukuji Temple - Visit a quaint Buddhist temple nestled at the edge of the shopping district. With temples scattered throughout Kyoto, this offers a genuine slice of local life, illustrating how temples are woven into the daily fabric of the city.\n- Rissei Garden Hulic Kyoto - Relax with a beverage in the communal spaces of this transformed elementary school. This site is steeped in Kyoto’s recent history, reflecting the area’s past significance, the era of modernization, and the story of the school’s establishment. Your guide will share tales of this locale and Kyoto’s history as you savor a drink.

• Local and Professional guide
• Lunch (Tofu skin, Hamo Tempura, Minced beef cutlet, Probiotic drink, and more)
• Food tasting

Join us on a captivating culinary journey in the heart of Kyoto! Enjoy an engaging initiation into Kyoto’s unique food culture through a small-group tour led by a local guide to Kyoto’s renowned food hub, Nishiki Market.

Beyond food, you will also gain diverse insights into the city as you stroll through its neighborhoods, gaining knowledge about Kyoto’s religion, traditions, and history.

Your congenial guide will provide valuable tips about Kyoto, including helpful travel guidelines and cultural nuances that will enrich your visit. Let’s delve deeper and experience Kyoto like a local.

• Minimum drinking age is 20 years in Japan
• Unfortunately, we do not accommodate vegetarian, halal, gluten-free requests, or allergy-related requests.
• If you will come with a stroller, please let us know in advance. Nishiki market is very crowded sometimes.
• If you have severe dietary restrictions, it may not be possible to arrange food for you.
• The tour will take place rain or shine.
• Services not listed (For example : Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions, Extra food and drink, Other personal expenses) are not included in the tour.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.