Nishiki Market and Takashimaya Guided Walking Tour

Kyoto, Japan
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Duration2h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Discover a different side of Kyoto on this tour through Nishiki Market and Takashimaya Kyoto.

Start at the famous Nishiki Market. Walk through the lively streets, see local shops and food stalls, take photos, and enjoy the atmosphere. Your guide will also explain how the market has changed and share useful tips about the shops, food, and tourist environment.

Next, visit Takashimaya Kyoto and discover that a Japanese department store is more than just a place to shop. Your guide will show you interesting photo spots, art exhibitions, galleries, and second-hand shops where you may discover unique items.

These are places that many first-time visitors may easily miss when exploring Kyoto by themselves.

This tour is not only about sightseeing. It is a chance to discover a side of Kyoto that is often overlooked by international visitors.

By the end of the tour, you will have useful local knowledge and new ideas for exploring Kyoto on your own.

What's included

  • Local insights and practical tips
  • Guided walking tour Takashimaya Kyoto
  • Visit to Nishiki Market
  • Tips (accepted & welcomed)
  • Pickup/drop off service
  • All personal expenses (e.g. shopping)

What to expect

  1. Nishiki Market
    20m
    We will take you through the market with long history, explaining what makes it special, and the current status of the market place.
  2. Takashimaya Kyoto Store
    10m
    The spotlight of the tour, we will take you from bottom to the top, showing all the spots that you wouldn't expect finding in a department store.
  3. 10m
    A place where you could find souvenir with many choices
  4. 10m
    This floor is for people who are interested finding rare or limited items in the second hand store.
  5. Kyoto Tsutaya Books
    15m
    A famous book store brand, with selection of beautiful items, and surprising display of artworks.
  6. Nintendo Kyoto
    10m
    This floor is where the famous Nintendo is, some guests might miss it, but there is actually a special corner that you definitely don't want to miss.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will be waiting you at the front of Daiso shop's entrance. The guides will have ID badge on them, so you can recognize them upon arriving.

End point

The tour will end at the 7F floor of Takashimaya Department store. After the tour you would be able to explore the store freely with our tips and recommendation of places.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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