Kyoto Walking Tour and Shopping at Nishiki Market
Why you’ll love this…
- Explore Kyoto's Nishiki Market with a local guide
- Experience the legacy of Kyoto's geisha district
- Taste 5 local dishes at and around the market
What to expect
Explore the food, culture, and history of Kyoto on this 3-hour guided walking tour of Kyoto's Nishiki Market! Surrounded by the beautiful ancient temples of Kyoto, Nishiki Market is the perfect scenic shopping spot.
At the market, hundreds of local merchants sell uniquely Japanese dishes that they have spent generations mastering. You can try everything from sweets to pickles and from seafood to sake.
Check out the beautiful tea house and shops of the nearby geisha district, Gion. Catch a glimpse of geishas coming straight from a portal to the past and learn all the details from your local guide!
Important to know
- The tastings (subject to change) include Yuba (tofu skin), local home cooking, Hamo tempura, steak skewers, and probiotic drink
- Alternative options are available for people with food restrictions, dietary preferences, and allergies. Please indicate it at check-out
- The minimum drinking age in Japan is 20 years
- This tour involves a lot of walking
What’s included
Guided walking tour
Food tasting
What’s not included
Additional food and drinks
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Daimaru Kyoto, 79 Tachiuri Nishimachi, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8007, Japan
Meeting point:
Meet 10 minutes before the scheduled start time in front of the Daimaru Karasuma Department Store on Shijo-dori Street, located in front of the Shijo Takakura Bus Stop. Please keep in mind that there are two Daimaru department stores. This meeting point is NOT at the Fuji Daimaru department store.
Provider
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Need a hand?
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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +1 208-744-6464
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