Kyoto Nishiki Market & Depachika: 2-hours Food Tour with a Local
Dive into the vibrant Nishiki Market, Kyoto's food haven. Savor diverse delights at a Depachika underground food hall. Treat your taste buds to mouthwatering Japanese delicacies.
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Private Tour in Chinese
What's included in Kyoto Nishiki Market & Depachika: 2-hours Food Tour with a Local
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Daimaru Kyoto
Your friendly and knowledgeable guide will introduce you to a Depachika food hall. Located in the basement of a department store, this food hall is a treasure trove of delicious treats and delicacies, ranging from traditional Japanese sweets to international gourmet delights. Sample the many different dishes on offer, soak up the bustling atmosphere, and discover the unique flavors and tastes of Kyoto's food scene.
Nishiki Market Shopping District
Known as ‘Kyoto’s Kitchen’, Nishiki Market is a lively and busy indoor market filled with vendors selling everything from seasonal food and Kyoto specialties to produce, knives, and even cookware. This food lover’s paradise has a rich history and tradition, with numerous stores being operated by the same families for many generations. Wander around this bustling marketplace and discover unique flavors and ingredients that make Kyoto’s cuisine so special.
After exploring the market, we’ll make our way to Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine, a hidden gem located nearby. This charming Shinto shrine, dedicated to the deity of learning, offers a peaceful atmosphere amidst the lively surroundings. Pause to admire the intricate architecture and cleanse your hands at the sacred water fountain, believed to bring good fortune and blessings. It’s a perfect way to take a moment of reflection before continuing your culinary adventure.
Inclusions
- Free Tasting items
- Food-tasting items (yuba sashimi (tofu skin) + soy milk donut, Nishiki Gyoza and Uoriki tempura)
- Tour guide of your selected language
- Food tour
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Other meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meeting Point: Apple Kyoto. Your guide will be waiting for you at the meeting point wearing a TripGuru shirt or holding a TripGuru sign.
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Ticket Redemption
Food tasting includes yuba sashimi (tofu skin) + soy milk donut, Nishiki Gyoza, Uoriki tempura hamo fish and try the Japanese izakaya style dining. However, they are subject to change due to seasonality and shop opening Kindly be at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the stated meeting time. Our tour guides will only wait a maximum of 10 minutes before proceeding to the next stop. If you are headed to the meeting point, we would like to stress that heavy traffic in the morning is expected, and can vary greatly when compared to the travel time stated in navigation apps (e.g. Google Maps, Waze, etc.). Please make sure to consider leaving with enough time to reach your destination. Visitors are expected to dress modestly and respectfully when visiting the shrine grounds. This means avoiding clothing that is too revealing or casual, such as shorts or tank tops.