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Two people eating street food in a busy urban area at night. 1
A group of women in traditional Japanese kimonos walking down a street. 2
A market with various food items on display, including seafood and vegetables. 3
A variety of seafood skewers on ice, including octopus, arranged on a display table. 4
Sea urchin on ice with a sign in Japanese. 5
By Japan Guide Star

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Free cancellation available
Price is S$25 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Discover Nishiki Market on this 90-minute walking tour from a local perspective. Explore Kyoto’s food traditions, centuries-old family-run shops, hidden alleys, and historic shrines while meeting the people who keep this famous market alive.

    Known as “Kyoto’s Kitchen,” Nishiki has been at the heart of the city’s food culture for centuries. Walk through its lively arcade with a locally connected guide and discover traditional ingredients, Kyoto specialities, long-established shops, and the stories behind them.

    Leave the busy market to explore quieter alleyways and a historic shrine before continuing to Pontocho, one of Kyoto’s most atmospheric districts. Learn about local customs, traditional culture, and everyday life, with the possibility of glimpsing a geiko or maiko.

    Finish beside the Kamo River, a favourite gathering place for locals.

    This is not a tasting tour, but a local walk offering a deeper connection to Kyoto’s food, people, traditions, history, and hidden corners.

Activity location

  • Nishiki Market Shopping District
    • Nakauoyacho, Nakagyo Ward,
    • 604-8054, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 79 Nishiuoyachō
    • 79 Nishiuoyachō
    • 604-8142, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Kyoto: Nishiki Food Market & Hidden Local Spots Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
S$24.68 x 1 AdultS$24.68
Total
Price is S$24.68

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided tour
  • Exclusions
    Please note that food and drinks are not included in the tour price

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Wheelchair and stroller accessible, though some paths are uneven and narrow. Assistance may be required.
    • A variety of local snacks are sold at the market. Guests with food allergies should consult their guide before purchasing or sampling any food.

Activity itinerary

Nishiki Market Shopping District

  • 30m
Explore Nishiki Market, Kyoto's famous "Kitchen of Kyoto," where over 400 years of culinary tradition comes alive through local delicacies, seasonal specialities, and vibrant market culture.

Nishiki Tenmangu

  • 10m
Step into Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine, a tranquil sanctuary nestled in the heart of city centre Kyoto, offering a glimpse into the city's spiritual heritage.

Pontocho

  • 30m
Explore the narrow lanes of Pontocho, a historic geisha district renowned for its traditional charm, vibrant nightlife, and riverside dining along the Kamo River.

Location

Activity location

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    Nishiki Market Shopping District
    • Nakauoyacho, Nakagyo Ward,
    • 604-8054, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    79 Nishiuoyachō
    • 79 Nishiuoyachō
    • 604-8142, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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