Kyoto Nishiki Market: 8-10 Tastings, 90 Min, Kyoto Local

Duration1h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

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

Photo opportunities throughout
A Professional Local Guide
Historical insights into Nishiki Market and Kyoto’s food culture
Food tastings (9–10 items)

Transportation during the tour
Personal expenses
Additional food and drinks

What to expect

Nishiki Market
1h

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.
Nishiki Tenmangu
5m

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.
Shinkyogoku Shopping District
20m

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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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.

End point

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.

Additional information

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

Cancellation policy

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