Kyoto Nishiki Market Walk Tour with Tea Ceremony Experience

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3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

This 90-minute tour offers a perfect introduction to Kyoto’s food culture.

This tour will start off by exploring the Nishiki Market freely with a local guide. You'll receive the guide's personal recommendations, enjoy several tastings, and even get one full local item as a welcome gift.

After visiting two lively shopping arcades that blend modern-day trends with traditional culture, you will have the opportunity to experience the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. This is more than just drinking tea; it is an act of mindfulness and grace, offering a moment of Zen tranquility that beautifully contrasts the morning's buzz.

Wrapping up around 11:30 AM, this tour lets you make the most of your day in Kyoto — leaving you plenty of time to shop, eat, and visit historical sights on your own.

This is a great way to enjoy Kyoto like a local, even if you have limited time.

What's Included

Matcha and Japanese traditional sweets
English-speaking local professional guide
1 food or 1 drink from a local shop

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meetup - In front of the South West Main entrance of DAIMARU KYOTO. - In front of the "Shijo Takakura bus stop" along big Shijo street. - This is NOT FUJII Daimaru.

End point
Gion

We will finish the tour at the tea ceremony place. After finish the tour, you can walk around the historical district, Gion.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Visit, guided tour, shopping

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Nishiki Market Shopping District

    Food tasting, shopping

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Guided tour, visit

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Kyoto

    Join the tea ceremony and learn the history of Japanese tea.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Japan Wonder Travel

Tags

Half-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Coffee & Tea Tours
Seasonal
Small Group
Food & Drink

Cancellation Policy

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

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