Morning Nishiki Market Food Tour

Known as the iconic “Kitchen of Kyoto,” the classic backstreets of Nishiki Markets have been serving the best in local food for over 400 years. Hundreds of specialty stores stretch along a narrow undercovered market, making a feast for all of the senses, selling plenty of street food and seafood, locally-made sake and pickles, just about everything even all the way down through to homewares. You never know what you’ll discover, because it’s here that you’ll find all kinds of Nishiki Market food that will feed your curiosity in this overwhelming but exciting market. Get up early and get the most out of a visit to Nishiki Markets and learn about local Kyoto food in-depth with a local guide during a Nishiki Market Food Tour in Kyoto! During this Morning Nishiki Market Food Tour, your first destination will be in the traditional old town streets of Gion, one of the most picturesque spots in Kyoto. Enjoy the fresh morning air as you wander through the quiet streets to visit a local temple, completely different to the evening scene of Gion, alive with restaurants, bars, and busily entertaining geisha. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, it’s time to visit the gourmet Nishiki Market, full of some of Kyoto’s best cuisine loved by locals and visitors alike. This is your opportunity to have a one-of-a-kind Japanese breakfast of Nishiki Market food, tasting a number of exquisite local dishes carefully selected from the best food available by your friendly guide. Armed with plenty of knowledge about local cuisine and the history of Kyoto, your local guide will teach you about the culture of Kyoto and the best food on offer during this Morning Nishiki Market Tour.