15 Best Kawaramachi Tours

Kawaramachi is downtown Kyoto, the grid of covered arcades, department stores and side streets between the Kamo River and Karasuma. It’s where the city eats and drinks, so the tours lean toward Nishiki Market by day and Pontocho bars after dark.

1.Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Food Tour

Discover the mouthwatering delights of Nishiki Market on our exclusive brunch walking food tour. Indulge in local flavors and embark on a culinary adventure.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“It was disappointing😞. While the tour guide Aina was helpful, pleasant and spoke clearly, the food selections were poor. Tasting tours on other countries go to different restaurants and we get a drink with the food. Meat stick shown in the picture was not even…”

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3.Kyoto Nishiki Market Food & Cultural Walking Tour

Discover the vibrant flavors and rich traditions of Kyoto at the Nishiki Market Food & Cultural Walking Tour. Uncover hidden gems and indulge your senses. Click now!

★ 5.0

“Our tour guide, Toshi, was exceptional. Not only did we learn a great deal about the local food, but also the cultural and religious aspects of Japanese life. An unforgettable truly holistic experience.”

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5.Kyoto: Nishiki Market Tea Ceremony with Koto Performance

Discover Kyoto's traditions with a tea ceremony, Koto performance, and kimono photos. An authentic cultural experience perfect for curious travelers.

★ 4.8

“Our host was amazing: she was very kind and took us on a wonderful intimate journey through a tea ceremony intersperced with very moving musical performances played on a traditional koto. Very recommended.”

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8.Kyoto: Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Tour-7 Tastings+Brunch

Discover Kyoto's culinary and cultural gems on this Nishiki Market brunch tour. Enjoy 7 tastings, a peaceful Gion walk, and insider insights for an authentic experience.

★ 4.8

“Unfortunately I did not write down our guides name because she really deserves to be applauded for her work. Our guide really spent the effort to make sure we all understood the current festival, and how to tell a shrine from a temple, she let…”

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9.Kyoto: Local Food Tasting Tour at the Nishiki Market

Explore Kyoto’s culinary scene with a guided food tour at Nishiki Market. Sample local specialties, learn cultural stories, and enjoy authentic experiences.

★ 4.7

“Toshi our guard was lovely, very knowledgeable and friendly. He took his time to explain everything to us and took us to some good food venues in Nishi market. Overall an excellent experience and would recommend.”

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11.Kyoto: Gion Night Walking & Food Tour

Captivating Kyoto's Gion district comes alive at night, offering an immersive cultural journey through its rich history and renowned cuisine. Discover the secrets that unfold after dark.

★ 5.0

“You meet withbyour guide, walk to a temple and then to 2 rrstaurants. When you eatba set menu of about 13 traditional japanese dishes. The guide was very knwledgeable and apoke excellent english. Highly reccomended!”

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13.Kyoto: Nishiki Market Tour with a Local Foodie & Tastings

Discover Kyoto's culinary scene on a 1.5-hour guided tour featuring Nishiki Market, local tastings, historic shrines, and insider tips from expert guides.

★ 4.5

“thanks a lot to Kaito Okada Who was super Nice, speak english very well and gave us so much details about food, Japan, culture... He answered at every question with plaisure, show interest in our culture too. thank you”

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14.Nishiki Market Lunch Tour

Culinary delights await at Kyoto's Nishiki Market Lunch Tour, where a world of flavors and secrets beckon for exploration.

★ 5.0

“Wonderful experience trying different foods and learning about the local products. Our tour guide, Mana was friendly and knowledgeable.”

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5.0Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya, Karasuma Shijo$65.39 4.8Kyoto: Casual Pontocho Evening Food Tour3 hours$173 4.9Donburi Cooking Course and Nishiki Market Private Tour$189.55 5.0Kyoto Casual Evening Pontocho Food Tour$221.00 5.0Golden Pavilion and Nijo Castle Tour4 hours$90 4.5Kyoto Nishiki Market & Depachika: 2-Hours Food Tour With a Local$48.00 4.5Taste of Nishiki Market Private Food Tour$85.96 4.8Kyoto: Gion & Pontocho Food Tour with 13 Dishes$85.99 4.8Kyoto : Bar Hopping Tour in Pontocho Alley at Night3.5 hours$120 4.7Nishiki Market Half Day Morning Walking Food Tour in Kyoto3 hours$71.45 5.0Taste of Nishiki Market Walking Food Tour with Local guide3 hours$77 5.0Kyoto Golden Pavilion and Nijo Castle Tour$105.10 4.7Kyoto Nishiki Market & Depachika: 2-hours Food Tour with a Local2 hours$47.55 4.8KYOTO KAWARAMACHI: Custom Fragrance Workshop30 min$51 4.8KYOTO SHINKYOGOKU: Custom Fragrance Workshop30 min$51 4.3Kyoto 1.5h Nishiki Market customizable Food Tour1.5 hours$61 3.6Kyoto Nishiki Market Half-Day Private Tour4 hours$163.95 5.0Nishiki Market Stroll and Kyomachiya Cooking Experience$121.84 5.0Kyoto: Nishiki Market Food Tour – 7 Tastings3 hours$32 5.0Kyoto Night Pub Crawl: Pontocho & Gion Hidden Alley Bars Tour$40.99 4.3Kyoto Kaiseki Minokichi Kaiseki Cuisine – Kyoto Shijo$26.95 5.0Kyoto Night Food Tour Explore Kiyamachi’s Culinary Delights$101.64 5.0Kyoto Cultural Etiquette & GionPontocho Walking Tour2 hours$20 4.0(PRIVATE Tour) Explore Nishiki Market and Samurai Ninjya Museum$99.35