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Nishiki Market, also known as “Kyoto's kitchen,” has a long history of over 400 years.
The charm of Nishiki Market is that you can experience Kyoto's food culture firsthand. The market offers a wide variety of ingredients essential for Kyoto cuisine, such as Kyoto vegetables, Kyoto pickles, fresh fish, fresh yuba, and namafu (wheat gluten), making it an ideal place for souvenirs. There is also a wide variety of sweets and kushimono (skewers) that can be easily eaten and enjoyed.
On this tour, you will enjoy three easy foods learning their history, and of course you can purchase any you fancy.
The guide will share with participants the attractions and recommendations of this market, and you can use this knowledge to enjoy the market after the tour.
Explore and find your favorite, and spend nice food day.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
In front of the main entrance. The guide will be waiting for you in front of each meeting points holding a signboard which says "gotcha".
Inside of the market.
Itinerary
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This deity is said to be blessed with “wisdom, learning, and business acumen” and “good fortune and protection from bad luck,” and is visited by many people from the neighborhood, as well as by tourists from all over Japan and abroad.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Enjoy the local shopping street!
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The charm of Nishiki Market is that, as it is called “Kyoto's kitchen,” it offers a wide variety of foodstuffs and ingredients for Kyoto cuisine. It is also a popular spot for enjoying gourmet food, visiting Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine, and touring Jakuchu's shutterbug art.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- 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.
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