KYOTO
Kyoto’s most-loved days out.
The 15 most popular shopping 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.
“I enjoyed the tour very much. It was a hot hot day but most of the walking thru the market was cool and easy. The tastings were interesting and Takuma did a Great job explaining to me a lot of Japanese culture and language. The three Read more”
Kyoto tea ceremony at KOTOLILY KYOTO: make matcha, enjoy sweets, and hear live koto music, plus optional kimono photos.
“Exceeded our expectations. Yurika was an absolute pleasure, well worth the money. Beautiful harp playing. Really enjoyed.”
A small-group Nishiki Market food walk in Kyoto with 5 tastings, shrine and shopping stops, plus an optional 2:00 PM tea ceremony.
“The guide was charming, gave a lot of information and thanks to him we learned a lot of new things. We really, really enjoyed it!”
Two hours of Kyoto food: Nishiki Market tastings, Daimaru depachika bites, and Nishiki-Tenmangu shrine with an English guide.
“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 😉”
A 90-minute Kyoto food tour starting at Nishiki Tenmangū, then Nishiki Market tastings and shopping arcade stops with a local guide.
“Kaito was an amazing guide and so knowledgeable. We learned so much and really enjoyed the time we shared with him!”
A small-group Nishiki Market lunch tour in Kyoto with 7+ tastings, street snacks, and stories from guides like Mana and Chicano.
“Wonderful experience trying different foods and learning about the local products. Our tour guide, Mana was friendly and knowledgeable.”
Private Nishiki Market tour plus hands-on donburi cooking class. Shop for ingredients, cook your bowl, and enjoy pickles and optional sake.
“Chie was so kind, fun and knowledgeable! We really enjoyed the market tour and personal cooking class. Expect tips on cooking, how to make things not just taste good but come out pretty, explanations on different sauces and how to use them, along with brands. As an avid cook, this was really insightful. We loved…”
Guided Nishiki Market food tour in Kyoto with 10 vendor tastings, Japanese tea, and seasonal lunch, plus shrine-temple stops.
“Loved! Our tour guide was so great-- really knowledgable and sweet! She answered all of our billion questions and also was able to pace the group so that my 66 year old parents could keep up which was an added bonus!”
Kyoto Nishiki Market food tour with local guide: temples, Daimaru depachika tastings, Nishiki Market bites, and a shrine finish.
“Walking around Kyoto, getting to know good places to eat, experiencing food… is just one of the best ways to get to know a place, people and culture. Nishiki market, basement of Daimaru all offer a variety of food unimaginable!”
Half-day Kyoto tour: Kinkaku-ji, Nijo Castle and Nishiki Market with a Kyoto-certified guide, iPad lessons, and photo help.
“Roberto es un crack. Lo pasamos genial”
Taste Kyoto in two hours on a guided run from Daimaru depachika to Nishiki Market, plus a quiet stop at Nishiki Tenmangu.
“Our favorite Viator experience! A charming, delightful, fun, smart guide was our escort through a crowded market, stopping at a variety of stalls to introduce us to food he said were his favorites--all delicious (couldn't eat the live octopus pieces!). Had a great sense of humor; took us to a restaurant where we had drinks…”
Kyoto’s Nishiki Market food tour: 3-hour small-group tastings with an English guide, Japanese tea, and seasonal lunch for $173.
“Absolutely stellar experience! Our guide, Sanae, was a treasure trove of historical insights, making the market tour truly fascinating. Her knowledge and warmth made the journey even more enjoyable. Five stars all the way!”
Make sushi, miso soup, and more in Kyoto, then hit Nishiki Market to watch fish cutting and shop for your meal.
“An absolute highlight of our family Kyoto trip! Our guides were kind, knowledgeable, and incredible teachers. I can’t recommend this tour enough for anyone visiting Kyoto. It’s most definitely a must-do! We got to see how the salmon is cut at the fish market, make miso soup, and then make three different types of sushi…”
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.
“Rikka was an absolutely great guide. We had a great experience in Kyoto, which I can recommend to everyone. The market is very crowded, but Rikka took us to her favorite stores and we were able to try a lot of small delicacies. She told us a lot about Kyoto and also showed us a…”
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