Kyoto Nishiki Market Food Tour
ID: GYG72793-102248
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Country: Japan
Country: Japan
Duration: 03:00 hours
Description
Explore the beautiful flavors of Kyoto on this tour of the 400-year-old Nishiki Market. Get an excellent introduction to the cuisine of Kyoto as you enjoy tastings of different local.
Your experience will include stops at family owned stalls and shops which have stood the test of time. At a few of the stops 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 learn detailed information about the ingredients of different Japanese dishes, how their food is prepared and what is used to eat it.
Your experience will do more than just give you a chance to taste Kyoto’s delicious food but will also give you a sense the history and atmosphere of the Nishiki Market experienced by the Japanese for generations. You will be consumed with physical and visual stimuli every step of the way and enjoy stories from the past told directly from shopkeepers and families you will spend time with.
After your market exploration walk to a nearby restaurant and have a course lunch featuring beautiful and delicious local dishes.
Your experience will include stops at family owned stalls and shops which have stood the test of time. At a few of the stops 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 learn detailed information about the ingredients of different Japanese dishes, how their food is prepared and what is used to eat it.
Your experience will do more than just give you a chance to taste Kyoto’s delicious food but will also give you a sense the history and atmosphere of the Nishiki Market experienced by the Japanese for generations. You will be consumed with physical and visual stimuli every step of the way and enjoy stories from the past told directly from shopkeepers and families you will spend time with.
After your market exploration walk to a nearby restaurant and have a course lunch featuring beautiful and delicious local dishes.
Highlights
- 3-hour walking food tour in the world-famous Nishiki Market.
- Try the world's smoothest sashimi tofu, dashi, tamagoyaki and fresh seafood.
- Learn about the process of production from harvest to sale at the market.
- Explore the flavors that make Kyoto cuisine special.
- Stop by a shrine beloved by locals for its rich history.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please wear comfortable shoes for walking
• Please inform of any food allergies or dietary requirements
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• A copy of your passport information is required for all participants aged 10 and over
Outside Lacoste Kawaramachi, Kyoto 604-8005. Your guide will be there holding a sign. Please note we can only wait an additional five minutes after the starting time and then the tour will depart. In addition to our limited five-minute grace period, please note that we cannot give directions or contact the guides on the phone once the tour begins. This is to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all guests on the tour, And also to respect our relationships with restaurants.
• Please inform of any food allergies or dietary requirements
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• A copy of your passport information is required for all participants aged 10 and over
Outside Lacoste Kawaramachi, Kyoto 604-8005. Your guide will be there holding a sign. Please note we can only wait an additional five minutes after the starting time and then the tour will depart. In addition to our limited five-minute grace period, please note that we cannot give directions or contact the guides on the phone once the tour begins. This is to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all guests on the tour, And also to respect our relationships with restaurants.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.