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Nishiki Market Tour with a Local Foodie and Tastings in Kyoto

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Activity provider: DeepExperience, Inc.
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Tour in Kyoto, taking in Nishiki-Tenmangu Shrine, Teramachi Street Shopping District and Nishiki Market. Run by DeepExperience, Inc., booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Nishiki-Tenmangu Shrine
  • Teramachi Street Shopping District
  • Nishiki Market
  • Runs 1.5 hours
  • Guide
  • Tastings

Nishiki Market Tour with a Local Foodie and Tastings: Key Facts

PriceFrom $88 per person
Duration1.5 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 1.5-hour experience from Kyoto, built around Nishiki-Tenmangu Shrine, Teramachi Street Shopping District and Nishiki Market. It is run by DeepExperience, Inc., an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

The price covers Guide and Tastings. It does not cover Beverages, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

DeepExperience, Inc. sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with DeepExperience, Inc. before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Starting location

錦天満宮

Nishiki-Tenmangu Shrine

Visit, Guided tour (20 minutes)

Teramachi Street Shopping District

Guided tour, Shopping (20 minutes)

Nishiki Market

Street food, Guided tour, Food tasting, Food market visit, Regional food (50 minutes)

Finish at

Nishiki Market West Entrance

Detailed Itinerary

Starting location: 錦天満宮

Nishiki-Tenmangu Shrine: Visit, Guided tour (20 minutes)

Teramachi Street Shopping District: Guided tour, Shopping (20 minutes)

Nishiki Market: Street food, Guided tour, Food tasting, Food market visit, Regional food (50 minutes)

Finish at: Nishiki Market West Entrance

Includes

  • Guide
  • Tastings

Excludes

  • Beverages

Important information

Meeting point

DeepExperience, Inc. sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 1.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Main Tour Price
Starting from $88
$88
Need a custom booking or have a larger group?Contact Support via WhatsApp
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

4.5/5
based on 82 reviews
Guide
4.6/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Donald
July 18, 2026

Our market tour was really fun! Our guide Steve was very knowledgeable and shared some great food with us! Highly recommend you check this out. The market can be pretty overwhelming so having a guide is a great idea.

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Patrick
October 16, 2025

Amino was super knowledgeable about the market, its denizens, the history and variety of foods and services, as well as the local history of it and the nearby temple. it was a great tour, not to mention delicious!

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Raegan
July 11, 2026

Our tour guide, Teppei, was an excellent guide for the market! While it was very busy inside, he was always able to find seating for us, and introduced us to many Japanese delicacies. We would recommend this tour to anyone interested in getting the most out of Nishiki market.

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Priscilla
June 20, 2026

Hikari was extremely sweet and pleasant. She explained the history of the market and showed us all the best spots. This was a wonderful tour. Thank you very much.

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Ana
June 9, 2026

Steve and his assistant were so welcoming. Very kind, informative and even took extra time to show us around. Steve helped my son continue learning Japanese and always to teach him more. Very grateful! Totally worth the money and would do it all over again. Thank You Steve!

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Troy
May 27, 2026

San was a great guide! The market is interesting and insane at the same time. She knew how to manage it all. I would have been way overwhelmed without her guidance!

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Patrick
April 16, 2026

Teppei made us feel really welcome. He was in touch before the day and gave us a really exciting tour through the market. We got to try lots of tasty foods, which he expertly tailored to our individual tastes. Very well organised. Would highly recommend.

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Liz
April 9, 2026

Satoshi was great with local information about customs and culture. His English was very good and his friendly manner made for an excellent experience.

5
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Maryam
April 6, 2026

Excellent tour by Juliette who made wonderful recommendations based on our likes and dislikes. Incredibly patient with our children’s attention spans and requests for sweet options! Clearly a foodie and very knowledgable about the area and history. Would absolutely recommend, thank you.

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Irena
October 26, 2025

Nabet was great, very nice tour with cultural experience, food background and recommendation to buy high quality sake. We enjoyed it very much!

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Laura
October 25, 2025

Fantastic tour through the market and a stop for lunch at a local restaurant just outside the market

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Billie
October 23, 2025

We loved our tour with Kiki (Akino), she was so informative about the market and it's history. It was lovely to see the shrine also and hear stories about the area and it's traditions. She was great as a guide for the different tastings during the tour and explaining the ingredients. Thank you so much!

Frequently Asked Questions

DeepExperience, Inc. sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.
The price does not cover beverages. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Yes, if you tell us when you book rather than on the day. Dashi, the fish stock, is in almost everything, so vegetarian and vegan need to be named specifically and the host will plan a kombu-based version. Halal-certified restaurants exist in the big cities but are fewer, so say so early.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Guide, Tastings
The duration of the Nishiki Market Tour with a Local Foodie and Tastings is typically 1.5 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Late March to early April for cherry blossom, or mid-to-late November for peak autumn foliage. Kyoto sits in a basin and runs hotter in summer and colder in winter than Tokyo, even at a similar latitude. Full month-by-month figures are in our best time to visit Kyoto guide.
Kyoto never built an extensive subway — just two lines (Karasuma and Tozai) — so the city bus network does most of the work, especially for Higashiyama, Kinkaku-ji and Ginkakuji. Fushimi Inari and Arashiyama are best reached by JR rail instead. See getting around Kyoto.
Three days covers the essentials well: a day for Higashiyama and Gion, a day for Arashiyama and Kinkaku-ji, and a day for Fushimi Inari plus a Nara or Uji day trip. Our 3-day Kyoto itinerary has the full route with timing.
Arrive by 6:30-7am — the shrine is open 24/7 and free, and most visitors only walk the first 20-30 minutes anyway. Past that point the crowds thin out fast. Full hike details in our Fushimi Inari guide.
Yes — it's a public path with no entrance fee and no set hours. The trade-off is that it gets shoulder-to-shoulder by mid-morning; arrive before 8am for a nearly empty walk. See the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest guide.
Kyoto restricts photography on certain private alleys in Gion after complaints about tourists chasing and blocking geiko and maiko, with fines for violators. Public streets like Hanamikoji-dori remain open, but never chase, touch or block a real geiko/maiko anywhere. Full etiquette in our Gion geisha district guide.
Yudofu (simmered tofu, best near Nanzen-ji or Arashiyama), kaiseki and shojin ryori temple cuisine, and Nishiki Market's stalls of tako tamago and fresh yuba. Uji, just south of the city, is one of Japan's top matcha-growing regions. See the Kyoto food guide.
Starting from$88