15 Best Nishiki Market Tours

Nishiki Market is about 400 metres of covered stalls, five blocks long, and locals call it Kyoto’s kitchen. The lists here mix food walks with kimono tea ceremonies held in rooms just off the arcade.

2.Traditional Tea Ceremony Wearing a Kimono in Kyoto MAIKOYA

Discover the enchantment of a Traditional Tea Ceremony in Kyoto's MAIKOYA. Immerse yourself in Japanese culture, donning a Kimono for an authentic experience like no other.

★ 5.0

“They dress you up and help you through the whole process. Extremely professional! You can tell everyone is very proud of their history and everyone made you feel very special.”

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6.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

“our guide Taku encourage us to try foods we wouldn’t have known about and they were all delicious. The tour also included two stops at shrines at the end of the market. He was knowledgeable about history of the product in the market and had…”

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7.Kimono Tea Ceremony Experience at Kyoto Oritsuruya, Nishiki

Journey into the captivating world of Japanese culture with a Kimono Tea Ceremony Experience at Kyoto Oritsuruya, where you'll uncover the enchanting traditions of this timeless ritual.

★ 5.0

“Everything very well planned by the venue. People are very nice and friendly. Kimonos are very clean and neat. We enjoyed our tea party!”

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8.Kyoto: Nishiki Market and Depachika Food Tour with a Local

Discover Kyoto’s flavors on a 2-hour guided tour exploring Nishiki Market and Depachika Food Hall, sampling local delicacies with expert insights.

★ 4.7

“Brook was a great guide. She has provided great amount of details about food, traditions, different ingredients of the Japanese cuisine. We could taste a lot of food and found the best sake in Kyoto 😉”

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9.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

“It was fantastic! Had a personally catered experience to the things my wife and I were interested in, enabling us to try some truly incredible things. I would love to do this tour again the next time we are in town, especially if we could…”

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10.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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11.Nishiki Market Food Tour With Cooking Class

Discover the flavors of Nishiki Market with a food tour and cooking class. Immerse yourself in Kyoto's culinary scene and learn to create delicious Japanese dishes.

★ 4.9

“A wonderful experience. Our guide walked us through Nishiki market and pointed out the original stalls (there are a lot of touristy stalls now). She bougt a few Japanese sides for us to try with our meal along with meal ingredients accomodating a substitution request.…”

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12.Donburi Cooking Course and Nishiki Market Private Tour

Tour Nishiki Market with a local guide, choose ingredients, then make a Kyoto-style donburi in a hands-on cooking class.

★ 4.9

“We absolutely loved this experience! our tour guide was so insightful, especially in the market. she explained so many things we would have no other way of knowing. remember, this is a private tour for you and your group. so worth it! if you are…”

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14.Kyoto Nishiki Market & Depachika: 2-Hours Food Tour With a Local

Discover the vibrant flavors of Kyoto's Nishiki Market & Depachika on a 2-hour food tour with a local. Uncover hidden gems and indulge in culinary delights.

★ 4.5

“Our guide gave us many helpful tips for foods we should try at Nishiki market. We tried beef, tempura, gyoza, shrimp, a donut, and delicious desert. He also told us about the shrine at the end of the market.”

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