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Kyoto Nishiki Market and Depachika Food Tour: A Culinary Journey with a Local
4.5
17 Ratings
Kyoto
Explore the lively Nishiki Market, a culinary paradise in Kyoto.
Enjoy a variety of treats at a Depachika, an underground food hall.
Indulge in delicious Japanese delicacies that will tantalize your taste buds.
Explore the lively Nishiki Market, a culinary paradise in Kyoto.
Enjoy a variety of treats at a Depachika, an underground food hall.
Indulge in delicious Japanese delicacies that will tantalize your taste buds.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Nishiki Market Shopping District - Often referred to as ‘Kyoto’s Kitchen’, Nishiki Market is a vibrant and bustling indoor market featuring vendors who offer a wide array of items, from seasonal foods and Kyoto specialties to fresh produce, knives, and cookware. This paradise for food enthusiasts boasts a rich history and tradition, with many…
- Nishiki Market Shopping District - Often referred to as ‘Kyoto’s Kitchen’, Nishiki Market is a vibrant and bustling indoor market featuring vendors who offer a wide array of items, from seasonal foods and Kyoto specialties to fresh produce, knives, and cookware. This paradise for food enthusiasts boasts a rich history and tradition, with many shops run by the same families for generations. Explore this lively marketplace and uncover the unique flavors and ingredients that make Kyoto’s cuisine exceptional.
- Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine - After visiting the market, head to Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine, a hidden treasure located nearby. This delightful Shinto shrine, dedicated to the deity of learning, provides a serene atmosphere amidst the bustling surroundings. Take a moment to appreciate the intricate architecture and purify your hands at the sacred water fountain, which is believed to bring good fortune and blessings. It’s an ideal spot for reflection before continuing your culinary journey.
- Daimaru Kyoto - A friendly and knowledgeable guide will also introduce you to a Depachika food hall. Situated in the basement of a department store, this food hall is a haven of delicious treats and delicacies, offering everything from traditional Japanese sweets to international gourmet delights. Enjoy sampling the various dishes available, immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere, and discover the distinctive flavors and tastes of Kyoto’s culinary scene.
What's Included
- Free tasting items
- Food-tasting items: Senpei, Gyoza, Warabimochi, Takoyaki
- Tour guide in selected language
- Food tour
- Free tasting items
- Food-tasting items: Senpei, Gyoza, Warabimochi, Takoyaki
- Tour guide in selected language
- Food tour
What's Not Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Other meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Other meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
Location
Apple Kyoto
Meeting Point:
Apple Kyoto. Your guide will be waiting for you at the meeting point wearing a TripGuru shirt or holding a TripGuru sign.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(17 Ratings)
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Kristenw_t
Dec 25, 2024
Our guide was very nice... - Our guide was very nice and showed our family all the good places to eat and ordered food for us to try
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Nahum_p
Dec 6, 2024
Mao is the GOAT! - Mao was the absolute best!!!
Do NOT second guess a tour with her. Request HER! She’s awesome! Not only did she show us great food but she also showed us Japanese customs and traditions. She kept it real…never pulling the tourist wool over our eyes, but rather keeping us aware and away from scams and having very honest conversations about Japan and its authentic culture. She’s so pleasant and makes you feel like you’re reconnecting with an old friend.
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Stacy
Nov 9, 2024
Outstanding - Mao was outstanding - HIGHLY recommend. She is kind, warm and fun. Her passion for her hometown of Kyoto was contagious. 5 stars!!!
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Sheilamarie_e
Nov 8, 2024
Informative, delicious, terrific tour! - This tour was a treat in every way. Our guide, Boris, was so personable, knowledgeable, and interesting to spend time with. Having him guide us through the market was excellent as it may have been overwhelming all on our own. The selection is vast and he was able to steer us to terrific options, all delicious, very local, and everyone clearly knew him and were so friendly. Boris also gave us a really interesting perspective on Kyoto and Japan, as well as giving us historical background information as well as details about local agriculture. We'd recommend Boris and a visit to Nishiki Market to any visitor!
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Sarah_p
Sep 14, 2024
Great! - Our guide was great! It was private with just myself and my husband. Our guide took us to some great spots. It was also super flexible so we could try what we wanted, rather than sticking to specific foods. Although our guide was great at recommending stuff! My only critique would be to make it clearer the tour has a more flexible approach as it wasn't clear when we booked. I would suggest making that clearer on the booking itself. Regardless, would recommend!
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Lindak_r
Jun 1, 2024
Great food tour with fun, charming, handsome guide. The BEST!!!! - Our favorite Viator experience! A charming, delightful, fun, smart guide was our escort through a crowded market, stopping at a variety of stalls to introduce us to food he said were his favorites--all delicious (couldn't eat the live octopus pieces!). Had a great sense of humor; took us to a restaurant where we had drinks and fun games while sampling food. Loved the experience. Especially because the guide was TERRIFIC!!!!
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Amy_m
Dec 30, 2024
Engaging and interesting - This was a very engaging and interesting tour for me and my 3 teenagers - we learned about local food, history, and culture. Our guide Boris was a delight! I expected a bit more food for eating but it was fine - with the knowledge we gained it was easy to navigate the market ourselves right after the tour to get some more food.
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Gary_g
Oct 29, 2024
Fun and informative. - Alex was a great guide with lots of background information and explanations. He guided us deftly through the stalls and made this a great experience.
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Rita_g
Jun 7, 2024
Intro to nishiki market - Great time with our guide weaving through the market! Explanation of the variety of foods and goods was very helpful. Perfect amount of time for families with youngsters
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Nancy_f
May 20, 2024
Food and Fun - Nice tour with Brooke - it filled our time before returning by bullet train to Tokyo. The markets are great with tremendous variety of foods and things to buy
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