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Kyoto: Nishiki Food Market & Hidden Local Spots Walking Tour

The tour lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes

Available in English

Description

Discover the real Kyoto beyond the guidebooks on this 90-minute walking tour.

Explore Nishiki Market, Kyoto's famous food market, where your guide will introduce local delicacies, traditional ingredients, and the stories behind Kyoto's unique culinary culture.

Visit a historic shrine, stroll through hidden alleyways loved by locals, and uncover charming corners that many visitors miss. Continue through Kyoto's atmospheric entertainment district, known for its traditional wooden townhouses and lantern-lit streets. Keep an eye out—you may even spot a geisha or maiko along the way.

End your journey with beautiful views of the Kamo River, one of Kyoto's most beloved landmarks and a favourite gathering place for locals.

Perfect for first-time visitors looking to experience Kyoto's food, culture, history, and hidden gems in a short and memorable walk.

Guide: Local Guide Stars

PRO

Guiding since 2025

I enjoy traveling, fitness, and exploring local food culture. I also love cooking and discovering new places that are not widely known. As a guide, I am passionate about sharing Japanese traditions, history, and everyday life with travelers from around the world. I look forward to meeting you and having a great time together!

6 stops

1 hour and 30 minutes

Meeting point:Punto de encuentroFind a flag said "Local Guide Stars". You may want to follow the google map as below. Kyoto Daimaru Silver Monument: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xL6A2L3yYzxTHnPJ8 Meet your guide in front of the Silver Monument at the Nishiki Street entrance of Daimaru Kyoto Department Store. If you're unable to find the meeting point on Google Maps, please head to Kyowas Coffee, the café located inside Daimaru Kyoto Department Store just behind the Silver Monument. Kyowas Coffee: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8DSrgiCsYXmDVnbu6Open in Google Maps →

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Outside visit

錦市場

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Outside visit

錦天満宮

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Outside visit

柳小路

6 stops

1 hour and 30 minutes

Meeting point:Punto de encuentroFind a flag said "Local Guide Stars". You may want to follow the google map as below. Kyoto Daimaru Silver Monument: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xL6A2L3yYzxTHnPJ8 Meet your guide in front of the Silver Monument at the Nishiki Street entrance of Daimaru Kyoto Department Store. If you're unable to find the meeting point on Google Maps, please head to Kyowas Coffee, the café located inside Daimaru Kyoto Department Store just behind the Silver Monument. Kyowas Coffee: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8DSrgiCsYXmDVnbu6Open in Google Maps →

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Outside visit

錦市場

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Outside visit

錦天満宮

3

Outside visit

柳小路

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Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Accepts bookings of up to 10 people.

Pets

Not suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 1 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.