Kyoto: Nishiki Market Food Tour
Kyoto, Japan
About this activity
Explore the beautiful flavors of Kyoto on this tour of the 400-year-old Nishiki Market. Get an excellent introduction to the cuisine of Kyoto as you enjoy tastings of different local.
Highlights
- 3-hour walking food tour in the world-famous Nishiki Market.
- Visit family-owned shops and stalls to sample local and seasonal food.
- Enjoy fresh seafood, local snacks, and specialty items with insights from your guide
- Discover what makes Japanese cuisine unique and its UNESCO World Heritage Status
Full description
Nishiki Food Market is known to locals as the "Kitchen of Kyoto.” Visit and prepare for a feast for all five senses. As you wander through its lively, centuries-old corridors, the aroma of sizzling skewers and freshly grilled seafood wafts through the air, mingling with the earthy scent of pickled vegetables and hand-roasted tea. Your eyes will dance over vibrant displays of seasonal produce, and delicately crafted sweets, each telling a story of Kyoto’s culinary heritage.
Feel the market's energy as vendors greet you with warm smiles and the lively chatter of generations past and present fills the air. Stop at family-owned stalls where you’ll taste a variety of local snacks and dishes, each bite bursting with freshness and authenticity. This immersive experience highlights Japan’s deep connection to the seasons, as every flavor and ingredient is presented at its peak. Let Nishiki Market awaken your senses, and discover the rich culinary traditions that make Kyoto’s food culture unforgettable.
Discover fascinating insights about Japanese culture on this small-group guided tour of the city's best food spots.
Included / Excluded
- • Seasonal and regional lunch and food tastings at the market included
- • Visit around 10 market vendors and taste the flavors of Kyoto
- • Japanese tea included
- • Shopping time
- • Hotel pick-up not included (can be arranged for an additional charge)
- • Gratuity
- • Transportation costs
- • Additional drinks or food (not included but possible to purchase at guest expense)
Important information
Know before you book
- • Please wear comfortable shoes for walking
- • Please inform of any food allergies or dietary requirements
- • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- • A copy of your passport information is required for all participants aged 10 and over
Know before you go
- Tours will start on time. If guests fail to arrive to the meeting point after 10 minutes from the starting time of the tour, the tour will leave without them.
- A copy of your passport information is required for all participants aged 10 and over.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
GetYourGuide traveler
Apr 20261.0
Very disappointing, far from town and no real food tasting.
Lisa
Apr 20265.0
This was the best market tour yet! Sebastian was a fantastic tour guide. Thoughtful, knowledgeable, a pleasure to spend time with.
Lai Ching
Apr 20265.0
EK was an amazing guide, super knowledgeable about both the food we ate, the culinary history of Osaka and the area in which the tour took place. He threw in some delightful surprises that we we were not expecting, a quick visit to a hideaway shrine and a Japanese cooking knife demonstration with the excellent people at Tower Knives. All in all a very enjoyable experience, that we’d highly recommend.