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Most travelers walk Kyoto's 400-year-old kitchen guessing at signboards. You'll walk it with someone who knows which yuba is hand-pulled this morning, which dashi-maki to skip, and which shopkeeper still keeps a secret for regulars.
In 90 minutes through Nishiki Market, we taste our way through eight to ten carefully chosen bites — yuba, Kyoto dashi-maki, hamo tempura, wagyu skewers, sansho pickles, a seasonal sweet, matcha gelato, and a few more your guide picks for the day.
We start at 10 AM, before the noon crush turns the alley to a standstill. Small group of 8, English-speaking Kyoto local, stand-and-eat etiquette included.
Highlights:
・8-10 hand-picked tastings in Kyoto's 400-year-old market kitchen
・Yuba, hamo tempura, dashi-maki, wagyu, sansho pickles & a seasonal sweet
・Visit before the noon rush
・Small group (max 8), English-speaking Kyoto local guide
・Photo support & shopkeeper introductions throughout
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your guide will be waiting in front of PRONTO Shijo Karasuma by JEUGIA. They are holding a signboard for our inbound tour service "YURAGI," so please use that as a reference point to meet up. If you have trouble finding them, you can contact the guide directly via WhatsApp or phone.
Itinerary
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1Nishiki Market Shopping District
Explore Kyoto’s famous “Kitchen of Kyoto” and enjoy browsing local food stalls, traditional snacks, fresh seafood, and unique souvenirs along this historic market street dating back to the Heian period.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2
Visit this beloved local shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the deity of learning, located at the eastern end of Nishiki Market in the lively Shinkyogoku area.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Walk through one of Kyoto’s most vibrant shopping arcades filled with trendy fashion stores, souvenir shops, street food, and local entertainment spots popular with both locals and visitors.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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