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    Kyoto: Nishiki Market Guided Tour To Find Their Gourmet

    5.0(3 reviews)
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    Duration

    1 hour 30 minutes

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    English

    Confirmation

    Instant

    Pickup

    Pickup details available

    Meeting point

    Meeting point provided

    Time zone

    Asia/Tokyo

    Why Travelers Love This

    5.0 rating from 3 reviews1 hour 30 minutesMobile ticketsPickup details available

    Overview

    Nishiki Market, also known as “Kyoto's kitchen,” has a long history of over 400 years. The charm of Nishiki Market is that you can experience Kyoto's food culture firsthand. The market offers a wide variety of ingredients essential for Kyoto cuisine, such as Kyoto vegetables, Kyoto pickles, fresh fish, fresh yuba, and namafu (wheat gluten), making it an ideal place for souvenirs. There is also a wide variety of sweets and kushimono (skewers) that can be easily eaten and enjoyed. On this tour, you will enjoy three easy foods learning their history, and of course you can purchase any you fancy. The guide will share with participants the attractions and recommendations of this market, and you can use this knowledge to enjoy the market after the tour. Explore and find your favorite, and spend nice food day.

    What's Included

    Included

    Food and drink

    3 snacks in Nishiki Market

    Fees

    Admission fee

    Other

    English-speaking guide

    Not included

    Fees

    Gratuities

    Other

    Additional shopping cost at each store

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    In front of the main entrance. The guide will be waiting for you in front of each meeting points holding a signboard which says "gotcha".

    End point

    Inside of the market.

    Pickup details

    Please show your mobile ticket to your guide who has a signboard which says ”gotcha” on it.

    Itinerary

    Standard1 hour 30 minutes
    1

    Stop 1

    20 minutes

    This deity is said to be blessed with “wisdom, learning, and business acumen” and “good fortune and protection from bad luck,” and is visited by many people from the neighborhood, as well as by tourists from all over Japan and abroad.

    2

    Stop 2

    20 minutes

    Enjoy the local shopping street!

    3

    Stop 3

    50 minutes

    The charm of Nishiki Market is that, as it is called “Kyoto's kitchen,” it offers a wide variety of foodstuffs and ingredients for Kyoto cuisine. It is also a popular spot for enjoying gourmet food, visiting Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine, and touring Jakuchu's shutterbug art.

    Additional Info

    Public Transportation Nearby

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Physical Easy

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Cancellation Policy

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

    Policy type

    Standard

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

    Refund eligibility

    100% refundable 1+ days before

    Refund eligibility

    0% refundable 0-1 days before

    Review Summary

    5.0

    3 reviews

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