Nishiki Market Tour: Kyoto's Culinary Heart

Experience the vibrant night life of Kobe with a local bar and izakaya crawl. Discover hidden gems and immerse yourself in the city’s culture and atmosphere.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pontocho - Explore Pontocho, a renowned district in the heart of Kyoto, celebrated for its long, narrow alley flanked by traditional wooden structures.
  • Kiyamachi Street - Stroll along Kiyamachi Street, a vibrant thoroughfare beside the Takase River in central Kyoto.
  • Nishiki Tenmangu - Discover the iconic shrine near the market and delve…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Entry to Nishiki Market and Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine
  • Insights into Kyoto’s culinary heritage
  • Meals
  • Photos taken during the tour
What's Not Included
  • Extra Food and Drinks
Additional Information

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Nishiki Market, Kyoto’s historic culinary hub. Known as the “Kitchen of Kyoto,” this bustling marketplace has been a cornerstone of the city’s food culture for centuries.
Begin your tour at Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine, a tranquil sanctuary located at the market’s entrance. Appreciate the shrine’s distinctive…

Location
FamilyMart Shijo Kiyamachi Minami
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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406oskarw
Apr 20, 2026
great tour with great food - A good way to both experience and wet your appetite for further exploration. Especially grateful that the guide was knowledgeable and shared dinner tips and other places around Kyoto.
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O5369bssveng
Apr 20, 2026
Quick tour with food - It was a nice tour with good food. We learned alot stuff about kanji.
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Jimmyje4818ag
Apr 20, 2026
Food-tasting! - Great experience to see the Nishirin-market and try a nice selection of different foods during 3 hours with an awesome guide!
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787yasmeenf
Apr 11, 2026
Amazing food tour in Kyoto - We had an amazing time on our food tour with Kosuke. The pacing was perfect and we got to try SO many foods! Amazing value on all the delicious foods and we really enjoyed all of Kosuke’s knowledge about food and Japanese culture and language. We felt really comfortable and loved the experience overall, would absolutely recommend. Thank you!
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Caroline_k
Apr 9, 2026
Brilliant and not to be missed. - We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of the market. Much to see and explore; so much easier with a guide to point out and show the specific sites and stalls that as a tourist would be so easy to miss. Mnori, our guide was fantastic. Her English was excellent and her knowledge both of food and historical background, exemplary. If you come to Kyoto, do this early so you can become familiar with the area which would put you in good stead for an enjoyable and productive trip. Thank you for a wonderful time.
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Ryanft8931gt
Apr 6, 2026
Food Tasting - The perfect start to our Kyoto trip 🥳
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Zuriew2026
Apr 3, 2026
Very good experience loved the tour - My family and I had a great time, Taiga was a great guide he's very fun and outgoing
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Robert
Apr 3, 2026
Mishima food tour - Tiger was an excellent guide. Told our group lots of info about the culture of Kyoto as well as took us to interesting spots in Gion. Food tour was fun, delicious and good mix of different foods. Highly recommend the tour group and Tiger specifically.
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Z4235shjakeb
Apr 2, 2026
Takuma is the goat - Takuma was amazing. He was great at his job and was very kind
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R2608wrjoele
Apr 2, 2026
Went to different culture hot spots and tried a variety if different foods in nishiki food area. - Takuma was amazing and a joy to be around. Food and culture was great.
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up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).