Kyoto Nishiki Market Food and Culture Walking Tour Discount Tickets

Overview

Experience Kyoto’s family-friendly street food culture without the stress of restaurant reservations or language barriers on this small-group Nishiki Market tour. Explore Nishiki Market, known as “Kyoto’s Kitchen,” with an English-speaking local guide who helps you navigate the lively 400-year-old market and choose the best street food bites along the way. Sample a variety of authentic Kyoto specialties that many visitors wouldn’t know how—or where—to order on their own. The tour includes multiple tastings at carefully selected local shops, offering a well-rounded introduction to Kyoto’s culinary traditions. As you walk through the market and surrounding neighborhood, your guide shares insights into Kyoto’s food culture and everyday eating habits. Ideal for families, first-time visitors, or anyone who loves different food cultures, this small-group street food tour lets you explore confidently while discovering the flavors that define Kyoto.

Meeting and Pickup

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Seamless ordering and insider navigation through the market

Personalized recommendations for local souvenirs and hidden spots

Food tasting (Special Kyoto seasonings, cracker, Japanese flavored honey, etc)

Local insight of Kyoto culture

Intimate, small-group experience

an English-speaking local guide

5 Local Street Foods (WAGYU steak skewers, Tofu skin, Local home cooking, Hamo Tempura and more)

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

We are unfortunately unable to accommodate dietary restrictions, including vegetarian, halal, kosher, gluten-free, or allergy-related requests.

If you will come with a stroller, please let us know in advance. Nishiki market is very crowded sometimes.

If you have severe dietary restrictions, it may not be possible to arrange food for you.

The tour will take place rain or shine.

Services not listed (For example : Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions, Extra food and drink, Other personal expenses) are not included in the tour.

Legal drinking age is 20 years old in Japan