Nishiki Market Tour: Kyoto's Culinary Delights

Explore Kyoto’s Nishiki Market on a food tour. Taste local delicacies, discover hidden gems, and dive into the city’s vibrant culinary scene.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Minamiza: The Kabuki Theater of Kyoto - Gather at Minamiza Theater, a historic kabuki venue in Kyoto, celebrated for its traditional shows and iconic design.
  • Kamogawa River - Stroll by Kamogawa
  • Pontocho District - Walk through Pontocho
  • Kawaramachidori - Wander past Kawaramachi
  • Nishiki Tenmangu - Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine is a…
What's Included
  • Photos
  • English Local Guide
What's Not Included
  • Brunch
Additional Information

Join an exciting and enjoyable food walking tour at Nishiki Market, a renowned location in Kyoto! Participants will have the opportunity to taste a range of delectable local foods, including fresh seafood and traditional sweets, while soaking in the lively ambiance of this historic market. Throughout the tour, the guide will introduce some of the top…

Location
Minamiza Theater
The meeting place is under the large red lantern after exiting from exit number 6 at Gion-Shijo Station.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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881grants
Apr 11, 2025
Walking Tour of Nishiki Market . . and surrounds - Yohei did a great job explaining the culture & history of Kyoto. He detailed the walking tour route & all the parts & symbols of each area visited - the canal systems, the narrow streets, the shopping districts, the restaurant areas, the geisha area and the significant Nishiki Market. Albeit difficult to hear at times simply based on the congested walkways throughout the Nishiki Market we covered a large area of various shops. Yohei did a good job of allowing us time to view the wares of the shops & take numerous photos along the way. A great tour.
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Terri
Apr 10, 2025
Nice Walk-through market - Our guide was great. Shared lots of interesting facts about Kyoto and Japanese culture. Answered all our questions. He kept at a good pace being older appreciated.
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Manreet_p
Mar 4, 2025
Great tour - Great tour. The guides were very cool and I would highly recommend this tour. They’re great kids who like showing around Kyoto.
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Stephaniedv7297ik
Feb 18, 2025
Very helpful tour! - We met with Akari in front of the Minamiza Theater. She was an excellent host and gave us a great tour of the area as we walked towards Nishiki Market. I highly recommend an earlier in the day tour as the street was less crowded and we had more chance to chat with Akari and learn about the different food on offer. FYI: food/drinks are not included in the price of the tour. But you can stop at any booth that peaks your interest and eat and enjoy. Akari helped us order our food. I'm really glad we got this tour or second day in Kyoto because we knew what to look for the rest of our stay. Akari even gave us recommendations for other places to eat in the area. Highly recommend!
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Traveler40713560972
Jan 9, 2025
Great experience!! - The guide was very kind and friendly! It was also nice to have explanations on how to use chopsticks. It was a very good tour that allowed us to experience the local food culture at a reasonable price :)
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Compass53095070152
Dec 29, 2024
Great night time food tour - Had an amazing tour with our guide Marino. We found it so relaxing after a busy day of playing tourist all over Kyoto. Highly recommended. One of the best things you can do in Kyoto!
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Daytrip53525475154
Dec 15, 2024
Definitely Recommend! - Marino was an incredible tour guide! She was friendly, informative, and had lovely, chill energy which made for a wonderful experience that didn't feel rushed, but also packed a lot in. We ate amazing food and felt like we experienced all that Nishiki Market had to offer. I would highly recommend this tour and I would ask for Marino. If I ever return to Kyoto, I would do this tour again. Even if you've been to Nishiki Market before, this would be a great experience!
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Dream24245668723
Dec 14, 2024
Wonderful Experience! - They took me to places I would not have gone alone. I enjoyed local ingredients, traditional Kyoto flavors, and Kyoto's fascinating blend of traditional and modern. Being in touch with Kyoto's unique culinary culture is a unique attraction.
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Christina_c
Mar 24, 2025
Be prepared for crowds,... - We loved exploring the market, but be prepared for crowds. Have cash on hand. Try to step outside your comfort zone. We loved the new foods we tried.
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Muritai4017
Mar 28, 2025
Dishonest advertisment - This trip was advertised as From ₹1,754.41₹1,649.15 per adult Select date and travellers Free Cancellation •Cancel anytime before 30 March for full refund. BUT when I went to book the only price on offer was for 3.508.82 Yen per person Kyoto Nishiki Market Street Food Tour 2 Adults x ₹3,508.82 Total ₹7,017.64 (Price includes taxes and booking fees) 10:00 am 11:00 am
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up to 5 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).