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.
English available
Duration
Approx. 3 hours (10:30–13:30)
Area
Nishiki Market & Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine
Group Size
Minimum 2 guests
Price
¥16,000 per person
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 assists with tastings. We also stop at
Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine before returning to the hotel for an optional matcha & wagashi tasting.
Details
Language
English (guide)
Meeting
Hotel lobby or central Kyoto meeting point
Included
Round-trip taxi, guiding, matcha & wagashi (at hotel)
Not included
Personal purchases, extra food/drinks
How It Works
10:30
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.
11:00
Nishiki Market Shopping – Explore stalls of pickles, sweets, and tea with photo stops and tastings along the way.
12:00
Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine – Short visit for prayer and photos, learning local traditions and stories behind the shrine.
12:30
Matcha & Wagashi at Hotel – Return by taxi. Enjoy matcha & wagashi tasting with your purchases. Tour ends at 13:30.
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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.
