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Start your culinary adventure at Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine
Begin at Nishiki Tenmangu, a peaceful shrine at the entrance of Nishiki Market. Dedicated to the god of learning, it’s a place where locals pray for success in school, business, and life. Take a moment to purify your hands, admire the lanterns, and soak in the calm before the food adventure begins.
Eat Like a Local
Walk through Nishiki Market and taste local favorites—grilled seafood, tofu skin (yuba), rolled omelet, and Kyoto pickles. Vegetarian and vegan options are available and recommended by your guide. For sweets, enjoy mochi, wagashi, and matcha desserts like parfaits and ice cream.
Sip Japanese Sake
Stop by a local shop to sample Kyoto-made sake, from dry to fruity. Your guide will explain how to enjoy each variety.
Shop Kyoto’s Best Foodie Gifts
Finish with shopping for easy-to-pack foodie gifts—matcha snacks, colorful pickles, condiments, and mini sake bottles.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting Point: ▶︎ In front of "Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine”
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Nishiki Tenmangu is a small shrine at the entrance of Nishiki Market. It’s dedicated to the god of learning. People come to pray for success in study or business. The shrine is uniquely built into the shopping street.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Eat Like a Local Stroll through Nishiki Market and sample freshly made Kyoto favorites. Try grilled seafood, seared scallops, and sashimi straight from local vendors. Taste local classics like yuba (tofu skin), dashimaki tamago (rolled omelet), and Kyoto-style pickles. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available and recommended by your guide. Craving something sweet? Enjoy wagashi (Japanese sweets), soft mochi, and rich matcha desserts like parfaits and ice cream made with Kyoto-grown green tea. Sip Japanese Sake Visit a local sake shop to taste a variety of Kyoto-made sake—from crisp and dry to fruity and smooth. Shop Kyoto’s Best Foodie Gifts Looking for souvenirs? Find matcha snacks, beautifully packaged pickles, artisanal condiments, and mini sake bottles—all customs-friendly and easy to pack.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
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