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Kyoto Nishiki Market and Depachika Food Tour: A Culinary Journey with a Local
4.6
25 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 specialties 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 specialties that will tantalize your taste buds.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Daimaru Kyoto - A friendly and knowledgeable guide will lead you through a Depachika food hall. Situated in the basement of a department store, this food hall is a haven of delectable treats and delicacies, featuring everything from traditional Japanese sweets to international gourmet delights. Enjoy sampling the diverse dishes available, immerse…
- Daimaru Kyoto - A friendly and knowledgeable guide will lead you through a Depachika food hall. Situated in the basement of a department store, this food hall is a haven of delectable treats and delicacies, featuring everything from traditional Japanese sweets to international gourmet delights. Enjoy sampling the diverse dishes available, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere, and explore the unique flavors and tastes of Kyoto’s culinary scene.
- Nishiki Market Shopping District - Often referred to as ‘Kyoto’s Kitchen’, Nishiki Market is a bustling indoor market brimming with vendors offering everything from seasonal foods and Kyoto specialties to produce, knives, and even cookware. This paradise for food enthusiasts boasts a rich history and tradition, with many stores run by the same families for generations. Stroll through this lively marketplace and uncover the unique flavors and ingredients that make Kyoto’s cuisine exceptional.
- Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine - After exploring the market, the journey continues to Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine, a hidden gem located nearby. This delightful Shinto shrine, dedicated to the deity of learning, provides a serene atmosphere amidst the bustling surroundings. Take a moment to admire the intricate architecture and cleanse your hands at the sacred water fountain, believed to bring good fortune and blessings. It’s an ideal way to pause for reflection before resuming your culinary adventure.
What's Included
- Free tasting items
- Food-tasting items: yuba sashimi, soy milk donut, Nishiki Gyoza, Uoriki tempura
- Tour guide in selected language
- Food tour
- Free tasting items
- Food-tasting items: yuba sashimi, soy milk donut, Nishiki Gyoza, Uoriki tempura
- 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
4.6
(25 Ratings)
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Barbara_m
Apr 13, 2026
Nishiki Market Food Tour - Jasmine was a great guide in the Nishiki Market. She took us to four different food vendors and encouraged us to stop whenever we wanted. She is friendly, warm, with perfect English. Highly recommend and go early, before the crowds gather.
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Debragy441ke
Dec 29, 2025
Great food tour with customized options - Brooke was a great tour guide who helped out with our dietary restrictions. We had fun, learned a lot, and ate well! The meetup was smooth and easy. Highly recommend this tour!
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Gail_a
Nov 1, 2025
Food Tour! - The Nishiki Market Tour is memorable and enjoyable. We were able to taste many dishes as we walked through the market. Our guide was informative, pleasant, and communicative. The directions to the meeting point were clear and accurate. We were able to locate our guide easily and promptly.
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Steve_s
Jul 30, 2025
Jasmine is the best - This food tour is a MUST do! Book with Jasmine. She is outstanding and it will be the highlight of your trip.
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Lilia_c
Jul 26, 2025
The best tour EVER! - The best tour ever! Our guide, Jasmine, patiently explained the different dishes and types of food to us. We tried delicious food, and Jasmine took care of our tastes. She helped us choose the products. Jasmine was wonderful with us; it was a great experience. Absolutely worth it.
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Cassity_h
Apr 23, 2025
Afternoon in Nishiki Market - Our guide gave us many helpful tips for foods we should try at Nishiki market. We tried beef, tempura, gyoza, shrimp, a donut, and delicious desert. He also told us about the shrine at the end of the market.
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Global63564538023
Feb 11, 2025
Yummy - Vincent was such an excellent guide! I enjoyed how he tailored the experience for us. My girlfriend was more into history than food.
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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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Ra_lme5186rn
Apr 30, 2026
Good for foodies - Perfect tour to get to know through a local the typical Kyoto food market. jasmine was great at showing us around and she bought the food herself to make things easier for us! Would recommend if you have a couple of hours of spare time and an empty stomach.
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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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