Market
Nishiki Market
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Nishiki Market is a narrow, five-block-long covered shopping street that has been a culinary hub for centuries. With more than 100 shops and stalls, it offers an immersive experience of Kyoto's food culture. Visitors can sample everything from fresh seafood and pickles to traditional sweets and kitchen knives. The market is bustling with locals and tourists alike, making it a perfect place to taste regional specialties like yudofu (tofu hot pot) or matcha-flavored treats.
Don't miss
- Sample fresh seafood, including grilled eel and octopus on a stick.
- Try Kyoto-style pickles (tsukemono) from specialty shops like Uchida.
- Watch artisans craft traditional Japanese knives at Aritsugu.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Nishiki Market
You can wander Nishiki Market on your own. A guide is worth it for knowing what to look for and what to order, and a tour can combine it with nearby sights.
Cheapest way inKyoto: Nishiki Food Market & Hidden Local Spots Walking Tour5★ · 11 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$19 per personSee dates →
Most bookedKyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha4.9★ · 2,077 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$30 per personSee dates →
Private & flexiblePrivate Nishiki Market Food & Sake Tour by Young Local Guides4.9★ · 15 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$63 per personSee dates →Getting there
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