Explore Kyoto’s culinary heart with a guided tour through the historic Nishiki Market. Sample a range of local specialties, learn about Kyoto’s rich food culture, visit hidden gems, and optionally enjoy a traditional tea ceremony experience.
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- Guided tour of the 400-year-old Nishiki Market, known as “Kyoto’s Kitchen”
- Taste 5 carefully selected local specialties including Hamo Tempura and WAGYU steak skewers
- Visit shrines, shopping arcades, and hidden temples with cultural significance
- Optional tea ceremony experience with professional kimono dressing
- Discover hidden photo spots and authentic local insights
Full description
Begin your experience at Nishiki Market, a historic food hub that has served Kyoto for over 400 years. With over 130 food stalls and shops, the market is a paradise for food lovers. Guided by a local expert, sample traditional Kyoto flavors such as tofu skin, local home-style dishes, Hamo (Japanese pike conger eel) tempura, and juicy WAGYU steak skewers.
After indulging in Kyoto’s famous bites, explore nearby cultural sites. Visit Nishiki-Tenmangu Shrine, dedicated to the God of Education, then wander through vibrant shopping streets filled with both traditional and modern stores.
Next, stop by Takoyakushido Eifukuji Temple, a small but culturally rich Buddhist temple tucked into a shopping arcade — a glimpse into how spiritual heritage is integrated into everyday life in Kyoto.
Continue your walk to Kyoto Takashimaya Department Store, where you’ll explore the basement food floor. This area is famous for high-end pastries, seasonal treats, gourmet snacks, and classic Japanese delicacies. Your guide will also reveal hidden photo spots perfect for Nintendo fans.
Optional Add-On:
After the food tour, you can join a 90-minute traditional Japanese tea ceremony. The experience includes kimono dressing and a detailed, guided tea ritual led by a professional tea master. You’ll also have time for commemorative photos in a beautifully preserved setting. Choose the tea ceremony option when booking.
Itinerary
Starting point options:
- Shijo Higashinotoin Dairi Ruins (四條東洞院内裏跡)
- Nishiki Orizuruya
- Kyoto Takashimaya S.C.
Stops include:
- Nishiki Market – Guided tour & food tasting (1.5 hours)
- Nishiki-Tenmangu Shrine – 10 minutes
- Shinkyogoku Shopping Arcade – 45 minutes
- Hidden gem Buddhist temple – 10 minutes
- Teramachi Street Shopping District – 30 minutes
Ending point:
Choice of the same 3 starting points
Pricing
From ¥12,700 per person
(Tea ceremony included only if the appropriate option is selected)
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Includes
- Guided walking tour
- Local guide
- Food tastings (Tofu skin, home-cooked dishes, Hamo Tempura, WAGYU steak skewers, and more)
- Tea ceremony (if selected)
Meeting point
Meeting point varies depending on selected option:
- Nishiki Food Walking Tour + Tea Ceremony
- Nishiki Food Walking Tour Only (10:30 am)
- Nishiki Food Walking Tour Only (10:00 am)
Address:
Shijo Higashinotoin Dairi Ruins
Tachiuri Nishimachi, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto 600-8007, Japan
Reviews
“Our tour with Ayu was amazing! It was just my partner and I, and we couldn’t have had a better experience. We learned so much about Kyoto and Japanese culture. Each food stop was delicious. Highly recommended!”
“Our tour guide was great and funny. She always did her best to meet our requests. The food was excellent and the time flew by. Thank you for the amazing service and hospitality.”
“Loved the tour. Great information and Ayu was a very friendly and helpful guide. Everything was perfect!”
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