Private Nishiki Market Visit and Local Dinner with Guide
Discover Kyoto’s flavors on a guided walk through Nishiki Market. Enjoy a city stroll and finish with a Kyoto-style course dinner at a local restaurant outside the Nishiki market.
Start near Nishiki Tenmangū Shrine, at Nishiki Market’s east entrance. Your guide will wait with a sign.
Walk through Nishiki Market, known as “Kyoto’s Kitchen.” This 400-year-old arcade is about 400 meters long and has over 100 shops selling pickles, sweets, seafood, vegetables, and kitchenware.
⚠️ Food and drinks at the market are not included. You can try items at your own cost. Your guide will recommend foods to try.
⚠️ The market can be busy, especially during the day.
After enjoying the market, walk through Kyoto’s charming streets to a cozy restaurant. There, enjoy a Kyoto-style course dinner with seasonal, balanced, and beautiful traditional dishes.
⚠️ Please tell us in advance if you have any dietary needs.
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Private Nishiki Market Visit and Local Dinner with Guide
What's included in Private Nishiki Market Visit and Local Dinner with Guide
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Nishiki TenmanguPass-by Only
Travelers will begin their experience at Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine, a small but lively Shinto shrine tucked at the eastern end of Nishiki Market. Surrounded by shopping arcades, the shrine offers a peaceful spiritual contrast to the busy street.
Maisendo Nishiki Market
At Nishiki Market, often called “Kyoto’s Kitchen,” travelers will explore a lively, historic food arcade that has served the city for over 400 years. With over 100 shops and stalls, the market offers everything from pickles and wagashi (Japanese sweets) to fresh seafood, tofu, and local snacks. Your guide will introduce cultural insights and food recommendations along the way.
Inclusions
- Dinner
- Additional food or beverage purchases at Nishiki Market
- Private transportation
- Personal expenses or souvenirs
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- At the meeting point, the guide will be waiting with a sign that says “Oh!ohkini Tours” for easy recognition. Guests can find the guide standing in front of Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine, at the eastern entrance of Nishiki Market.
End Points
- The tour usually ends in the scenic Shirakawa area, but the final location may vary depending on the situation.
