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Kyoto Nishiki Market Tour

Kyoto, Japan

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Overview

Duration

3h 5min

Languages

English

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

Enjoy a walking food tour through the Nishiki Food Market, an area known to locals as the Kitchen of Kyoto because it plays a huge part in supporting the Kyoto food industry. Business has been conducted here for the past 400 years. With one of the richest culinary atmospheres in the world, you will have a chance to sample some of the freshest food of your life.

Your experience will include stops at family-owned stalls and shops that have stood the test of time. While walking through the market, you will try delectable regional and seasonal dishes, specialty items, and snacks. Japan is truly a country that emphasizes the seasonality of ingredients, and the fresh seafood in the Nishiki Market is no exception. The vendors ensure that everything is available when they are the most delicious. During the tour, you will learn detailed information about the ingredients of different Japanese dishes, how they prepare their food, and what they use to eat it.

What to remember

Important info

Wheelchair accessible. Public transportation options are available nearby. Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. Minimum drinking age is 21 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Passport information copy is required for kids 10 and above.. Family-friendly . Same-day Booking available. For solo travelers, please email us. Equal quality substitute for unavailable regular restaurants. Changes to tours and spots we visit may occur due to schedules of restaurants, public holidays, weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances. Applicable substitutions will be made in this case.. Vegetarian Friendly, Pescatarian.