Kyoto: Nishiki Market Guided Tour To Find Their Gourmet
Nishiki Market, also known as “Kyoto's kitchen,” has a long history of over 400 years. The charm of Nishiki Market is that you can experience Kyoto's food culture firsthand. The market offers a wide variety of ingredients essential for Kyoto cuisine, such as Kyoto vegetables, Kyoto pickles, fresh fish, fresh yuba, and namafu (wheat gluten), making it an ideal place for souvenirs. There is also a wide variety of sweets and kushimono (skewers) that can be easily eaten and enjoyed.
On this tour, you will enjoy three easy foods learning their history, and of course you can purchase any you fancy. The guide will share with participants the attractions and recommendations of this market, and you can use this knowledge to enjoy the market after the tour.
Explore and find your favorite, and spend nice food day.
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Kyoto: Nishiki Market Guided Tour To Find Their Gourmet
What's included in Kyoto: Nishiki Market Guided Tour To Find Their Gourmet
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Nishiki Tenmangu
This deity is said to be blessed with “wisdom, learning, and business acumen” and “good fortune and protection from bad luck,” and is visited by many people from the neighborhood, as well as by tourists from all over Japan and abroad.
Teramachi-dori Street
Enjoy the local shopping street!
The charm of Nishiki Market is that, as it is called “Kyoto's kitchen,” it offers a wide variety of foodstuffs and ingredients for Kyoto cuisine. It is also a popular spot for enjoying gourmet food, visiting Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine, and touring Jakuchu's shutterbug art.
Inclusions
- 3 snacks in Nishiki Market
- Admission fee
- English-speaking guide
- Gratuities
- Additional shopping cost at each store
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- In front of the main entrance. The guide will be waiting for you in front of each meeting points holding a signboard which says "gotcha".
End Points
- Inside of the market.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please show your mobile ticket to your guide who has a signboard which says ”gotcha” on it.
