KYOTO
Kyoto’s most-loved days out.
The 15 most popular markets tours in Kyoto. What each one involves, how long it runs, what it costs, and who you book with.
Small-group Nishiki Market brunch walk with 7 tastings, a real meal, and photo help. Includes Gion sights and a shrine stop.
Most Popular“Great tasting and recommendations from our guide Takaya!! He answered all our questions and gave us lots of food tips”
Kyoto Nishiki Market food and culture walk: small group, shrine and temple stops, generous tastings, and stress-free shopping in 3 hours.
“Enjoyed a semi private tour of Nishiki market with local guide Toshi. Shared favorite childhood foods of Kyoto and some local dialect phrases including “okini” for thank you.”
Kyoto tea ceremony at KOTOLILY KYOTO: make matcha, enjoy sweets, and hear live koto music, plus optional kimono photos.
“I liked everything. This is cultural experience that worth trying. The Guide is amazing with a great presentation”
A small-group Nishiki Market food walk in Kyoto with 5 tastings, shrine and shopping stops, plus an optional 2:00 PM tea ceremony.
“Our guides Ayu and Iku were wonderful and made sure we were all looked after. We ate lots of fantastic food and enjoyed the shopping a little too much !!!”
Two hours of Kyoto food: Nishiki Market tastings, Daimaru depachika bites, and Nishiki-Tenmangu shrine with an English guide.
“Was fab to taste local food in the Nishiki market. Fab guide 🤩”
A 90-minute Kyoto food tour starting at Nishiki Tenmangū, then Nishiki Market tastings and shopping arcade stops with a local guide.
“Kaito was the best. He was very knowledgeable on different kinds of cuisines and even made sure to give us insight into our trip to Osaka and what places would be good there as well. A comedic professional if you will. If you are down for a good time with great food and even better…”
A small-group Nishiki Market lunch tour in Kyoto with 7+ tastings, street snacks, and stories from guides like Mana and Chicano.
“I'm so happy I booked this tour of Nishiki Market! Mana has amazing taste, and gave us great recommendations. Her choices were well rounded from spices to sushi, wagyu, desserts, and more. We left with plenty of treats to take home. Read more”
Private Nishiki Market tour plus hands-on donburi cooking class. Shop for ingredients, cook your bowl, and enjoy pickles and optional sake.
“Great way to learn about aecrets in Japanese food and market stalls”
Guided Nishiki Market food tour in Kyoto with 10 vendor tastings, Japanese tea, and seasonal lunch, plus shrine-temple stops.
“We got the same tour guide as our Gion and Kamogawa Evening Food Tour in Kyoto, which is great. Nishiki Market is a wonderful place. Make sure you go there with an empty stomach, cuz you will try lots of different food there.”
Half-day Kyoto tour: Kinkaku-ji, Nijo Castle and Nishiki Market with a Kyoto-certified guide, iPad lessons, and photo help.
“La Experiencia fue excelente. Muy amable atención. Roberto es un gran guía profesional y comprometido. Una persona muy agradable. Nos encantó a mi familia y a mi. Súper recomendable.”
Kyoto Nishiki Market food tour with local guide: temples, Daimaru depachika tastings, Nishiki Market bites, and a shrine finish.
“Interesting food but no real guidance on how much we could enjoy. Very much on a timetable. Didn't seem worth it.”
Taste Kyoto in two hours on a guided run from Daimaru depachika to Nishiki Market, plus a quiet stop at Nishiki Tenmangu.
“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.”
Kyoto’s Nishiki Market food tour: 3-hour small-group tastings with an English guide, Japanese tea, and seasonal lunch for $173.
“We had a fun and informative tour with our guide. We have been many times at the market but never had a tour guide. Raquel (our tour guide) was very professional, knowledgeable and pleasant. She made sure we had a great experience. I would highly recommend this service and in particular Raquel! Thank you so…”
Make sushi, miso soup, and more in Kyoto, then hit Nishiki Market to watch fish cutting and shop for your meal.
“Our guide was so lovely and extremely helpful in making sure we learned the right techniques but flexible enough to help us explore our own flavors. E always wanted to prepare great sushi, and she has given us the skills to make it happen. Very gracious guide and her facilities were very professional. Highly recommended.”
Taste Kyoto by foot with a local English guide, sampling 6–10 snacks at Yaoyaichi, Daimaru and Nishiki Market, then ending at Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine.
“great walk through market / grocery store and neughborhood.”
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