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    Kyoto Nishiki Market & Gion Food Tour with Licensed Guide

    By Japan Guide AgencyProduct code 92136P610
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    Duration

    3 hours

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    English

    Confirmation

    Instant

    Pickup

    Pickup details available

    Time zone

    Asia/Tokyo

    Why Travelers Love This

    3 hoursMobile ticketsPickup details available

    Overview

    Experience Kyoto's culinary heart with a government-licensed guide who brings Nishiki Market and Gion to life. This fully private tour lets you explore at your own pace, sampling 8-10 authentic local foods while learning the stories behind Kyoto's 400-year-old "Kitchen." Unlike group tours, you get the guide's full attention and a personalized journey through both the famous covered market and the iconic geisha district — all in one unforgettable half-day experience.

    What's Included

    Included

    Other

    Private Government-Licensed Guide (English)

    Not included

    Other

    Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses

    Other

    Any expenses for foods and drinks during the tour

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup details

    Pickup available
    Custom traveler pickup may be available

    Itinerary

    Standard3 hours
    1

    Stop 1

    1 hour 30 minutes

    Explore Kyoto's famous "Kitchen of Kyoto" — a 400-meter covered market with over 100 stalls. Sample local delicacies including fresh tofu, pickled vegetables, grilled skewers, and seasonal sweets as your licensed guide shares stories about each vendor and the market's 400-year history.

    2

    Stop 2

    1 hour 30 minutes

    Stroll through Kyoto's most iconic geisha district. Your licensed guide will point out traditional machiya townhouses, ochaya teahouses, and the famous Hanamikoji Street. Enjoy local Gion street food and learn about the history of geiko and maiko culture.

    Additional Info

    Pets Welcome

    Service animals allowed

    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

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