Kyoto

Eat like a Kyoto local in and around Nishiki Market

Local Food & Drink Tastings • 3 hours 5.0

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Eat like a Kyoto local in and around Nishiki Market

Wander through the 400-year-old Nishiki Market, trying local specialties like "konna monja" donuts, buttered potato tempura and "dashimaki tamago"

Visit on the 15th, 21st and 25th of the month to catch one of the flea markets and grab amazing bargain kimono, ceramics, handicrafts etc.

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

Eat your way through an especially food-obsessed area of Kyoto with a local host who’ll suggest dishes according to your taste
Have a formal sit-down dinner, or simply snack on a variety of street foods
Learn about the history of Kyoto through food – from centuries-old Nishiki Market to traditional kaiseki dining
Have your helpful host on hand to translate, order, explain and recommend any dish

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

At a glance What’s included Things to know

3 hours

Fully tailored to your preferences

English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

Private and personalized experience

3 hours with a Host

6-8 tastings of various local food specialties

A glass of sake, wine, beer or soft drink

Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)

Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s not included

Food and drinks (other than the ones included in the experience)

Tickets to any attractions

Transportation costs

Gratuities (optional)

Meeting point

The host will be waiting at Matsumoto Kiyoshi Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi under the roof covered area.

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring

We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

What you’ll do

With a history spanning 400 years and a space of nearly 400 meters, it’s safe to say Nishiki Market has a dish for everyone to try. You’ll discover why Nishiki Market is known as the “central kitchen of Kyoto” while your local host guides you through mouthwatering dishes.

Flit from one store to the next, discover what tako tamago is, and explore a tempura store with over half a century of history and the freshest fried foods before sinking your teeth into the most delicious soymilk donuts.

Keep things moving with a quick trip to a 100-yen sushi bar and have a draft beer in an intimate izakaya. At this small local bar, you’ll share small plates of crispy kushikatsu or take your time at a traditional kaiseki (a traditional, multi-course meal) restaurant.

Real Stories, Real Connections

See our hosts and guests creating memories

Surrounded by centuries of tradition

Night Lights & Lantern Legends

Charmed in Gion

Hidden shrines and heartfelt connections

Golden Hour at Kiyomizu-dera

Ice Cream Break in Old Kyoto

Morning Light & Timeless Streets

Pagoda Strolls & Smiles All Around

Fushimi Inari, the Insider Way

Family Roots at Yasaka Shrine

A Table Full of Stories

New Friends in Old Streets

Tempura & Togetherness

The Fox Shrine Crew

Sannenzaka Strolls & Big Grins

Wagyu, Wasabi & Wonderful Company

Kyoto’s Rooftops & Reflections

Walking through the iconic Fushimi Inari gates

Big smiles and even bigger stories

Soft Steps & Serene Views

From ancient torii gates to new friendships

A wintery evening stroll and some of the best street snacks in the city

Wandering through a forest of giants

A day filled with culture and laughter

Wandering Kyoto’s shopping arcades

Golden hour, cherry blossoms, and two friends soaking up Kyoto’s quiet charm

A Cozy Culinary Moment tucked into a quiet Kyoto alley

The perfect view to end a perfect Kyoto day.

Family adventures down Kyoto’s most charming slope

Pagoda Postcard Vibes

Lunch with a local – and two new ramen lovers officially converted

Nothing bonds like good food and great company in Kyoto

Walking through these thousand torii gates

A Ryokan-Style Feast

Tucked away in Kyoto’s Arashiyama bamboo grove

Playful Spirits at Fushimi Inari

Matcha Dreams Come True

Cocktails with a view

A walk through time

Rural charm and cultural calm

A peaceful pause with Kannon

See what happens when you travel unscripted!

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Ken Jun 2025

Cici was our guide for this Kyoto food tour. She was very accommodating and friendly. Her knowledge of the food Kyoto culture and Kyoto history was great. Her English was very good. We had a great time, ate some great food, and had some fun conversations. Highly recommend this food tour.

Ken Jun 2025

CiCi was fun. She shared many insights into sites, food, and culture in Kyoto. She was very flexible and clearly wanted us to have a fun time tasting foods of Kyoto

Tom May 2025

Our guide was wonderful. He made the adventure a lot of fun and clearly knows his resturants. Ask to see his google maps! Too much great food and a great time exploring Kyoto. highly recommend.

Theang Apr 2025

We had a great time exploring the food and learning the history of Kyoto. Emi was a great guide - willing and able to flex to our requests! highly recommend this tour and Emi as a guide!

Beth Apr 2025

I loved Austen. He showed us around the market in Kyoto and was so open to what we wanted to see and taste. He was full of suggestions and information about the good and history

Beth Apr 2025

We went to the nitsuki market and had foods I would have never eaten without his guidence

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