BEST OF · MARKET FOOD TOURS IN KYOTO
Every trip has one meal too few. These 7 market food tours in Kyoto earn the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the eating.
Explore Kyoto’s Nishiki Market with seven tastings, brunch, Gion sights, and a small-group guide who brings local food to life.
“This was a great way to explore the market without being intimidated. We tried so much food that we wouldn’t have tried on our own.”
Explore Kyoto’s Nishiki Market with local food tastings, shrine visits, and cultural insight on a small-group three-hour walking tour.
“Not a foodie tour at all. Our guide was great, but the food was average, and I would prefer stopping at numerous stalls/food spots - this one you only stop at 3 in 3 hours. It’s extremely overpriced for the food you get. Was the biggest let doRead more”
Explore Kyoto’s Nishiki Market with a local guide, five food tastings, shrines, shopping arcades, and an optional tea ceremony.
“The tour lived up to all of our expectations. It was fun. It was educational, and it was delicious! Our guide was kind, wise, and made sure that we understood the importance of the places we visited and the way that it contributed to the growth and development of Kyoto.”
Explore Kyoto’s Nishiki Market and Daimaru Depachika with a local guide, sampling regional foods, sweets, tofu skin, tempura, and more.
“Was fab to taste local food in the Nishiki market. Fab guide 🤩”
Review of Kyoto’s 90-minute Nishiki Market food tour, with shrine stories, local tastings, guide tips, pricing, access, and practical advice.
“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”
Explore Kyoto’s Nishiki Market, taste local specialties, and cook a donburi meal in this private 150-minute food tour.
“The experience was amazing, I recommend it to all those eager to immerse themselves in Japanese culture. Our guide was very kind from the very beginning, providing us with many details on how to prepare traditional dishes. The kitchen was clean and well-stocked. I left the kitchen with a good feeling, and I recommend it to my friends.”
Explore Kyoto’s Nishiki Market on a 3-hour small-group food tour with seasonal tastings, tea, local stories, and family-run stalls.
“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!”
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