Overview
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3 hours
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Embark on an unforgettable journey through Nishiki Market, Kyoto's historic culinary hub. Known as the "Kitchen of Kyoto," this bustling marketplace has been a cornerstone of the city's food culture for centuries.
Start your tour at Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine, a peaceful sanctuary nestled at the entrance of the market. Admire the shrine's unique architecture and learn about its deep cultural significance before diving into the lively market atmosphere.
Walk through the market's narrow alleys, lined with over a hundred shops and stalls offering everything from fresh seafood and seasonal produce to traditional sweets and pickled delicacies. Your guide will share fascinating stories about the market's history and its role in shaping Kyoto's culinary traditions.
Discover unique ingredients essential to Kyoto-style cooking, such as yuba (tofu skin), Kyoto vegetables, and matcha-based treats. Enjoy tasting and gain insights into how these ingredients are used in Japanese cuisine.
Additional Info
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
What To Expect
Pontocho
We will walk through Pontocho, a famous district in central Kyoto, known for its long, narrow alley lined with traditional wooden buildings.
Kiyamachi Street
We will walk along Kiyamachi Street, a lively street along the Takase River in central Kyoto.
Options
Kyoto: Nishiki Market Food Tour-7 Tastings
What‘s Included
Photos taken during the tour
Entry to Nishiki Market, and Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine
Local Guide
Insights into Kyoto's culinary heritage
7 food samples in the market
Extra Food and Drinks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
82 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Totally worth it!
J2613DMalexk,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing! Such engaging people and conversations, plus food was amazing! Tried traditional dishes I’ve seen and heard about and after this tour, I can say that I’ve tried much more Japanese food, making me appreciate the cuisine even more!
"joe" knows his stuff!!!
Amber w,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Koseuke was a very kind and knowledgeable guide! He answered every question and was extremely accommodating for the vegetarian in the group!! Thank you for an AMAZING 3 hr food tour!!!
Thank you!!
emmapaigeswan,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kosuke was an amazing guide, kind and very helpful finding me vegetarian friendly options during the tour. Thank you!
Yummy!
148donnae,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful tour with Kazue of Nishiki Market. She was very informative and helped us navigate a very busy market. We tried things we wouldn’t have otherwise pickers ourselves. Delicious!
Nishiki Market & Geisha Walkabout
sylviahC8596NW,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kazu was so kind, informational, and really showed us a fun time! Strongly recommend :)
Amazing food tour indeed!
amelielJ9873QL,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kosuke was very cool and incredibly knowledgeable on not just food but also told us some Japanese history which was really interesting! As well as teaching us some fun Japanese phrases for future use, THANK YOU! LOVLEY experience. Atmosphere was nicely aesthetic too!!!
Kyoto Food Tour - Delicious
rotundo2024,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kosuke was a brilliant guide, he took us to some amazing food spots and taught us lots of interesting things about Japanese language, its etymology, and Japan’s history. We’d even had some extra budget left over so he took us to a bonus food place! A wonderful experience with an amazing guide.
Well Done Kyoto Tour
453arlens,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Simply an amazing experience. All of the places in the market we ate from were phenomenal, along with being provided great info about the culture of Kyoto. Kosuke “Joel” was an amazing tour guide and provided us a nice a light experience through the whole thing. Additionally he provided our party with more food spots in Kyoto and Osaka. In other words, this tour was great and I’d absolutely recommend trying this tour.
Nishiki Market Food Tour
weatproperties,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kosuke was our tour guide and he was fantastic! This was our favorite food tour by far. Really highly recommend this tour and Kosuke!!
Great discovery of Kyoto with super interesting guide Kazu!
Relax49972992734,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed this guided tour given by the sympathetic and knowledgeable Kazu. First we visited the historic part of Kyoto, with a lot of interesting information about the river, the Tori, the customs, the origin of the covered market, ... Then Kazu introduced us to some 7 typical regional dishes, accompanied by the necessary information. We were very excited about the guide. So one tip: if you wish to book this tour, be sure to ask for Kazu. You will discover Kyoto in a very nice way!
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