Kyoto Trip Overview
Explore the famous Nishiki Market visiting generations-old food stalls and then enjoy a traditional course lunch.
At a few of the stops we will sample specialty products like tsukemono (vegetables from the surrounding mountains preserved in vinegar), yuuba (the world’s smoothest sashimi tofu made from the world-famous Kyoto mountain water), Kamaboko (seafood preserved in fish paste), Tako (Octopus with quail egg) and Macha Warabi Mochi (a special traditional sweet covered in ground tea leaves). During the tour, you will learn detailed information about the ingredients of different Japanese dishes, how their food is prepared and what is used to eat it.
You won’t just taste Kyoto’s delicious food but will also have a sense of the history and atmosphere of the Nishiki Market experienced by the Japanese for generations. After your market exploration, you will walk to a nearby restaurant and have a course lunch featuring beautiful and delicious local dishes.
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Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Kyoto, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
Explore the famous Nishiki Market visiting generations-old food stalls and then enjoy a traditional course lunch.
At a few of the stops we will sample specialty products like tsukemono (vegetables from the surrounding mountains preserved in vinegar), yuuba (the world’s smoothest sashimi tofu made from the world-famous Kyoto mountain water), Kamaboko (seafood preserved in fish paste), Tako (Octopus with quail egg) and Macha Warabi Mochi (a special traditional sweet covered in ground tea leaves). During the tour, you will learn detailed information about the ingredients of different Japanese dishes, how their food is prepared and what is used to eat it.
You won’t just taste Kyoto’s delicious food but will also have a sense of the history and atmosphere of the Nishiki Market experienced by the Japanese for generations. After your market exploration, you will walk to a nearby restaurant and have a course lunch featuring beautiful and delicious local dishes.
Itinerary
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Stop At: LACOSTE Kyoto Store, Japan, 〒600-8004 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Naramonochō, ３７５
Let’s meet here and then start our 3-hour walking food tour in the world-famous Nishiki Market
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Nishiki Market Shopping District, Nakauoyacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto 604-8054 Kyoto Prefecture
Learn more about the Nishiki Market area thanks to a local foodie guide, Explore the flavors that make Kyoto’s cuisine so special, Visit family-owned shops to sample local and seasonal food, Enjoy a delicious 7-course meal, and try local specialties.
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Nishiki Market, 609番地 Nishidaimonjichō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8054, Japan
Nishiki Market Kyoto
Pass By: Umenohana, Japan, 〒604-8134 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Dōnomaechō, 六角北東角 ウエスト18ビル B1F
Umenohana – Ending Point
Pass By: Nishiki-Tenmangu Shrine, Japan, 〒604-8042 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Nakanochō, ５３７
Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine
Pass By: Chohoji, Japan, 〒604-8134 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Dōnomaechō, ２４８
Rokkakudo Temple
Pass By: Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto 612-0882 Kyoto Prefecture
Fushimi Inari Taisha
