Kyoto Nishiki Market Walk Tour with Tea Ceremony Experience
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience the best of Kyoto in one morning tour: participate in a traditional tea ceremony, stroll through an atmospheric alley in a geisha district, and explore Nishiki Market with a local guide!
・Participate in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony and enjoy making your own bowl of matcha
・Stroll through a historic street of Pontocho, also known as a geisha district
・Explore a quick stroll through Nishiki Market with a local guide, sampling a variety of local foods, browsing unique and must-see shops, and picking up insider shopping tips
・This tour combines cultural experience, food, and local life in a fun, accessible, and memorable way
・Perfect for first-time visitors or anyone looking to experience most of Kyoto in just a few hours!
Wrapping up around 12:30, this tour lets you make the most of your day in Kyoto — leaving you plenty of time to shop, eat, and visit historical sights on your own in the afternoon.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of the session. Please note that if you are late, you will not be able to join the session once it has begun.
Since matcha has caffeine, it is not recommended for children under the age of 5.
This experience is held on in English.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Gion
Join a traditioanl tea ceremony. Learn the history of Japanese tea and make your own matcha.
Pontocho District
Stroll through this atmospheric alley famous for lantern-lit streets and traditional townhouses.
What‘s Included
Japanese traditional sweets for tea ceremony selected by tea master
Hand out recipe for enjoying Matcha in your daily life
Matcha drink from local tea farm
1 food or 1 drink from a local shop in Nishiki Market
English-speaking local guide
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Kyoto Nishiki Market Walk Tour with Tea Ceremony Experience
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tasty flower spring tour with Miho
L3417LAmariem,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Miho has an eye for the details and took us on a very interesting and tasty tour!
Great experience in Kyoto
nickstator,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a beautiful expeirnce of real the tea ceremony and later the Nishki guided tour with Miho . Very friendly and polite Guide who was very patient with our daughters gave us a good perspective Kyoto start from the Pontocho street and ending at the nishki market . a must do tour to give you real feels about Kyoto .
Both the tea ceremony and...
Brian M,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Both the tea ceremony and Nishiki Market were great experiences with excellent guides. Our tea master, Mai, made a very relaxed and enjoyable tea ceremony. Later, Machiko, took great care in showing us the Nishiki Market and making recommendations based on our interests.
Nishiki market tour
Nimisha C,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ayu was really friendly and helpful, advised us on the best foods to eat.
Amazing Tour Guide
X8066FFemilyg,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had so much fun with Takuma! We learned a lot about the culture and he answered all the questions we had about Kyoto and showed us great spots to eat at in the Nishiki Market.
Tour Guide Review
456brockb,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Takuma was such a knowledgable tour guide. Very friendly, great english, and even bought us some food from the market. Couldn’t ask for a better guide!
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