Kyoto Nishiki Market Shopping Experience
Discover Kyoto’s “Kitchen” with a local guide, visit Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine, and enjoy matcha & wagashi back at the hotel.
Overview
Stroll through Nishiki Market, Kyoto’s historic food arcade filled with local flavors, pickles, sweets, and tea.
Your guide introduces Kyoto’s seasonal ingredients and helps with tastings.
We’ll also visit Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine before returning to the hotel for an optional matcha & wagashi tasting.
Details
- Time: 09:30–12:30 (3 hours)
- Participants: Minimum 2 people
- Price: ¥20,000 per person
- Language: English (guide)
- Meeting: Hotel lobby or central Kyoto meeting point
- Included: Round-trip taxi, guiding, matcha & wagashi (hotel)
- Not included: Personal purchases, extra food/drinks
How It Works
09:30 – Briefing & Taxi Transfer
Meet your guide at the hotel lobby for a short briefing on Kyoto food culture, then transfer by taxi to Nishiki Market.
10:00 – Nishiki Market Shopping
Explore stalls of pickles, sweets, and tea, with photo stops and tastings along the way.
11:00 – Visit Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine
Short visit for prayer and photos, learning local traditions and stories behind the shrine.
11:30 – Matcha & Wagashi at Hotel
Return by taxi. Enjoy matcha & wagashi tasting with your purchases. Tour ends at 12:30.
What’s Included
- Round-trip taxi transportation (hotel ⇄ Nishiki)
- English-speaking local guide
- Matcha & seasonal wagashi (hotel)
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FAQ
Are tastings and purchases included?
Personal purchases are not included. Some stalls offer free tastings; others may charge small fees.
What should I bring?
Comfortable shoes, small cash for stalls, and a reusable bag for purchases.
Can children join?
Yes, families are welcome. Please book as part of a 2+ person group.
