Private Tour

Kyoto Nishiki Market Private Tour with Matcha Experience

Overview

Available languages

Chinese

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Discover the heart of Kyoto’s food culture on a private guided tour through the famous Nishiki Market, known as “Kyoto’s Kitchen.”

Your local guide will take you through narrow alleys filled with traditional shops offering everything from pickles and tamagoyaki (Japanese omelet) to unique Kyoto ingredients that have been loved for generations.

After enjoying your shopping, visit Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine, a hidden gem located at the end of the market, where you can experience a peaceful moment of prayer.

Then, return to your hotel with your purchases and enjoy a cozy meal together — our Japanese staff will prepare steamed rice and miso soup, so you can savor your market finds at a relaxed pace.

To finish the experience, you’ll be served matcha green tea and a traditional Japanese sweet, the perfect ending to a flavorful and cultural journey through Kyoto.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private local guide Steamed rice and miso soup during the meal Matcha green tea and Japanese sweet

Taxi fare to Nishiki Market

Transportation to and from the meeting point Personal expenses

Personal shopping expenses at Nishiki Market

Food or drinks purchased during the tour

Offerings or fortune slips at Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine

What To Expect

Nishiki Market Shopping District

Explore Nishiki Market, Kyoto’s most famous shopping street known as “Kyoto’s Kitchen.” Walk through narrow alleys lined with over 100 local shops offering fresh seafood, traditional pickles, tamagoyaki (Japanese omelet), sweets, and local delicacies. You’ll have the chance to sample foods, chat with friendly shop owners, and learn about Kyoto’s long culinary traditions from your local guide. This lively market is a feast for the senses — colorful displays, delicious aromas, and a truly local atmosphere. You’ll discover how Kyoto’s food culture has been passed down for generations, making Nishiki Market a must-see destination for food lovers from around the world.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Nishiki Tenmangu

What To Expect – Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine At the end of Nishiki Market, you’ll visit Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine, a small yet sacred Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of learning and wisdom. This peaceful spot offers a calm escape from the lively market atmosphere. Here, you can offer a prayer, draw a fortune slip (omikuji), and experience a moment of quiet reflection surrounded by traditional Japanese architecture. The shrine’s unique feature is its stone torii gate, which seems to rise right out of the surrounding buildings — a symbol of harmony between Kyoto’s old traditions and modern city life. It’s a meaningful way to end your market adventure and connect with the spiritual heart of Kyoto.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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