Kyoto Nishiki Market Brunch Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Kyoto's vibrant Nishiki Market
- Sample seven authentic Japanese dishes
- Enjoy a hearty brunch at a local eatery
- Learn about Kyoto's culinary traditions
- Experience the city's rich food culture
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour of Nishiki Market
- Seven food tastings showcasing local specialties
- Brunch at a local restaurant
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
Meeting point
Start Location
Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni, Kawabatachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; proficiency in the language is recommended for full enjoyment.
- Vegetarian or vegan options may be limited; please inform the tour operator of any dietary restrictions in advance.
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather conditions.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves walking through the market and surrounding areas.
- Bring a camera to capture the vibrant market scenes and unique food offerings.
- Ensure you have a valid ID if required for any age-restricted food items.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
Traveler reviews
Tasting plus one meal
Walking tour through Nishiki Market. Tastings are samples of food at market stalls, ending with lunch at a restaurant. Guide Hikaru was very friendly and knowledgeable about every dish. He also gave a nice tour of the shrine in the market and some of the streets around the market.
Incredible tasting in the company of a great guide
Our guide Hikaru is great! The pickup, the interactions, and the tastings were incredible. He really took the time to explain everything to us. We were lucky to be just the three of us during the tour. I highly recommend taking this tour, and even more so if you have Hikaru as a guide. He brightened our day.
Akiko is awesome
Akiko was an excellent tour guide. We tried a lot of foods that we wouldn’t have thought to try.
Amazing Nishiki Market Tour with Yumi!
The Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Tour was fantastic, and our guide, Yumi, made it truly special. Yumi was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and fun. She shared great information about the market and Japanese food while making everyone feel welcome. We loved all the food stops and would highly recommend this tour—especially with Yumi as your guide!
Save your money.
Our guide was nice but the tour did not include a lot of history as most do. Supposedly you get 7 tastings & a brunch. The tastings were 2 actual tastings & the rest were free samples we could have gotten on our own. Those skewers in the photo of meat, we did not get. We got 1 skewer of eel after asking & offering to pay for it ourselves. Picture makes you think everyone gets a skewer. Anyhow, would recommend walking around yourself enjoying the samples & buying what you want. Feel like we got scammed a bit.