Kyoto Nishiki Market & Depachika: 2-hours Food Tour with a Local
Description
Dive into the vibrant Nishiki Market, Kyoto's food haven. Savor diverse delights at a Depachika underground food hall. Treat your taste buds to mouthwatering Japanese delicacies.
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Your friendly and knowledgeable guide will introduce you to a Depachika food hall. Located in the basement of a department store, this food hall is a treasure trove of delicious treats and delicacies, ranging from traditional Japanese sweets to international gourmet delights. Sample the many different dishes on offer, soak up the bustling atmosphere, and discover the unique flavors and tastes of Kyoto's food scene.
Known as ‘Kyoto’s Kitchen’, Nishiki Market is a lively and busy indoor market filled with vendors selling everything from seasonal food and Kyoto specialties to produce, knives, and even cookware. This food lover’s paradise has a rich history and tradition, with numerous stores being operated by the same families for many generations. Wander around this bustling marketplace and discover unique flavors and ingredients that make Kyoto’s cuisine so special.
After exploring the market, we’ll make our way to Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine, a hidden gem located nearby. This charming Shinto shrine, dedicated to the deity of learning, offers a peaceful atmosphere amidst the lively surroundings. Pause to admire the intricate architecture and cleanse your hands at the sacred water fountain, believed to bring good fortune and blessings. It’s a perfect way to take a moment of reflection before continuing your culinary adventure.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(28)
My tour guide Akiko is so good and very polite entire tour and explain thing very nicely
Your 5-star rating means the world to us! We're glad to know that you were completely satisfied with your experience.
Joseph was personal and professional. Easy to follow, familiar with the terrain and very gracious. We are very happy with our tour!
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with us.
Tour guide was not local and not familiar with the market. Maria (from Pakistan) was not prepared and not knowledgable, could not provide recommendations or much explanations of the foods. Knew little Japanese language and had trouble getting to destinations. We have taken other food tours while in Japan and this was by far the worst experience, very disappointing and felt overpriced for the experience. Definetly would not recommend. We ended it shortly because it was a complete waste of our short time in Kyoto. It would have been better to just use google maps or AI directly as it would have been more informative and efficient.
Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we’re truly sorry to hear that your experience in Kyoto did not meet expectations. We understand your disappointment, especially regarding the guide’s knowledge, communication, and ability to navigate the route smoothly, which clearly impacted your enjoyment of the tour. This has been forwarded to our local operations team for a thorough review of the guide’s performance and additional training where needed. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know.
Perfect tour to get to know through a local the typical Kyoto food market. jasmine was great at showing us around and she bought the food herself to make things easier for us! Would recommend if you have a couple of hours of spare time and an empty stomach.
We're so glad you enjoyed your tour with us! We appreciate your positive feedback and hope you'll visit us again soon.
Jasmine was a great guide in the Nishiki Market. She took us to four different food vendors and encouraged us to stop whenever we wanted. She is friendly, warm, with perfect English. Highly recommend and go early, before the crowds gather.
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5 star review! We truly appreciate your kind words and are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us. Your satisfaction means the world to our team, and your support genuinely encourages us to keep delivering exceptional service. Thank you again for choosing us, we're grateful to have been part of your journey!
Brooke was a great tour guide who helped out with our dietary restrictions. We had fun, learned a lot, and ate well! The meetup was smooth and easy. Highly recommend this tour!
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had a fun and smooth experience, and that Brooke took great care of your dietary needs. It’s fantastic to know you enjoyed the food, learned a lot, and felt well looked after. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon!
The Nishiki Market Tour is memorable and enjoyable. We were able to taste many dishes as we walked through the market. Our guide was informative, pleasant, and communicative. The directions to the meeting point were clear and accurate. We were able to locate our guide easily and promptly.
Your 5-star rating means the world to us! We're glad to know that you were completely satisfied with your experience.
This food tour is a MUST do! Book with Jasmine. She is outstanding and it will be the highlight of your trip.
Thank you for giving us a 5-star review! We're thrilled to know that you had such a positive experience with us.
The best tour ever! Our guide, Jasmine, patiently explained the different dishes and types of food to us. We tried delicious food, and Jasmine took care of our tastes. She helped us choose the products. Jasmine was wonderful with us; it was a great experience. Absolutely worth it.
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Our guide gave us many helpful tips for foods we should try at Nishiki market. We tried beef, tempura, gyoza, shrimp, a donut, and delicious desert. He also told us about the shrine at the end of the market.
Thank you for giving us a 5-star review! We're thrilled to know that you had such a positive experience with us.
