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Kyoto Nishiki Market And Gion Cultural Walking Food Tour

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Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Free Cancellation
  • Duration: 3 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    10:45 AM
  • Departure Details :
    ete 大丸京都店, Japan, 〒600-8511 Kyōto-fu, Kyōto-shi, Shimogyō-ku, Tachiuri Nishimachi, ７９, Shijo-dori 大丸京都店1F,
  • Return Details :
    Japan, 〒605-0073 Kyōto-fu, Kyōto-shi, Higashiyama-ku, Gionmachi Kitagawa, ２６６ 井澤ビル
  • Cancellation Policy :
    • If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
    • If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
    • If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
    • Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

Gain a riveting introduction to Kyotos food culture with this small-group guided tour. Begin with the vast 400-year-old Nishiki Market, nicknamed 'Kyoto's Kitchen,' where over 130 food shops and stalls will beckon your taste buds. Learn about its learn history and taste the unique dishes including: Tofu Skin, rice ball, fried fish cakes, Japanese pike conger eel, omelet and Sake. Rest your appetite by a nearby shrine dedicated to the God of Education (Nishiki Shrine). Follow this up by sauntering through the famous Pontocho Alley- a narrow street dripping with color and melange. Its lined with enduring shops and traditional restaurants waiting to be explored, and the complete dismal of cars and modern buildings invites you further to be engrossed by the mesmeric surroundings. Here, alongside our final destination, Gion district, is renowned for Geisha spotting. Not only will you be educated about this classical tradition, you may have the chance to even meet one but if you are lucky!

Highlights

  • Get inside tips from a local
  • Small group ensures personal service
  • Lunch included
  • Led by a local guide

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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Nishiki Market Shopping District, Nakagyo, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kinki

Visit 130 local shops in Nishiki Market and learn the local food culture!!
You can have several traditional foods such as Yuba (Tofu Skin), Rice Ball, Freid Fish Cake, Hamo (Sea Eel), Japanese Omelet, and Sake.
Also, you could sample various foods such as Pickled Vegetables, Japanese Spices, Chestnuts, Beans, Seaweed snacks, Honey Drink, and so on!!
Apart from Food, there are also knife shops, soap shop, Fabric shops. You could find what you want wiz local knowledgeable guides!!

Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes

Stop At: Nishiki Tenmangu, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kinki

You will know how to pray in Japanese Shinto Shrine.
Also, you could know the basics about the worships among Japanese People.
If you like, you can try a fortune paper.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Pontocho, Nakagyo, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kinki

After Nishiki Tenmangu, you will go through Shinkyogoku Modern Shopping Street, Kawaramachi Street, and Kiyamachi Street.
Since Kiyamachi Street is famous for Cherry Blossom (Sakura), you could view the blooming cherry in Spring.
In other season, you can enjoy the quiet atmosphere with canal.
After Kiyamachi Street, you will go through hidden alley and arrive to Pontocho Backstreet.
Since Pontocho is one of Maiko (Geisha) Districts, if you are lucky, you can see Maiko!!

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Shijo Bridge, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kinki

To visit Gion District, you will across beautiful Shijo Bridge!!
On the bridge, you could see ducks. And if you are lucky, you could see wild heron.

Stop At: The Site of Kitaza, Higashiyama, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kinki

You will have original Kyoto Sweets in the beautiful building renovated from Kabuki Theater.
The sweets is traditional one, but you can enjoy it by the unique way.
You can eat it just here!!

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Gion Shirakawa, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kinki

After having sweets, you will head to Gion Shirakawa area where is also famous for cherry blossom
You will see the traditional well-preserved townhouse area.
There are many houses relating to Maiko.
There is also Tatsumi Shrine which is known in the movie "Memoirs of a Geisha".
If you have an interest, the guide tell you about the details of Maiko's life.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Japan Wonder Travel Kyoto office

The whole town is your restaurant!! Eating at one of the restaurants on the Michelin guide is nice. But dont you want to try something else? Just imagine if the entire town was a one big restaurant. What we provide is an awesome time to visit the places in town, enjoy different types of food, and come in touch with the culture, history, and the local people.

Inclusions

Local and Professional guide

Food tasting

Bottled water

Lunch (Tofu skin, Rice Ball, Fried Fish cake, Daggertooth pike conger eel, Omelet, Sake, Sweets)

Exclusions

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Transportation fee

Other personal expenses

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability

Minimum drinking age is 20 years in Japan

Not wheelchair accessible

Stroller accessible

Near public transportation

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Most travelers can participate

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