Meet your expert guide who may be a chef, a food critic, or a culinary historian or anthropologist in the morning to begin your private Nishiki market tour. Washoku (traditional Japanese food) has become increasingly popular throughout the culinary world, and UNESCO has put it on its Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Youll taste the best of Kyotos rendition of washoku at the Nishiki Market.
The first stop is a Shinto shrine, the birthplace of the market. Saunter through the alleyway market at the heart of Kyotos culinary world as your guide tells you about what you taste at the different stalls. Learn from your guide about the four types of Kyoto cuisine: obanzai (home cooking), kaiseki (which developed out of the tea ceremony), vegetarian shojin-ryori (eaten at Zen temples) and yusoku-ryori (cuisine of the imperial court). Sample a range of foods throughout the tour.
Next up, taste Kyoto-specific foods, like tsukemono (pickled vegetables), wagashi (Japanese tea sweets), traditional Kyoto vegetables and more before enjoying a full lunch. By the end of the tour, youll have a new appreciation for Japanese cuisine and a deeper understanding of Kyotos culinary offerings.
Expert Led Private Nishiki Market Tasting Tour - Kyoto
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Free Cancellation
- Duration: 3 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
9:30 AM
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Departure Details :
Lipton TEA HOUSE, 379 Naramonocho, 下京区 Kyoto, 600-8004, Japan
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Return Details :
Returns to original departure point
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Cancellation Policy : For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Taste your way through Kyotos famed Nishiki market, the heart of Kyoto cuisine, on this private 3-hour tour. Nishiki market is home to some of Kyotos top food purveyors and cookware shops. Youll meander the market with an English-speaking food expert as your guide and discover the two concepts that make Kyoto cuisine unique: shun, meaning ingredients that have reached their seasonal peak, and umami, one of the five detectable tastes. By the end of the tour, youll be a Kyoto cuisine connoisseur.
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Inclusions
Professional English-speaking guide
Lunch
Food tastings
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Exclusions
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
A moderate amount of walking is involved. Please wear comfortable walking shoes
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Traveler Reviews
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Robin was our tour guide for the Nishiki Market Tasting Tour. She was excellent. We met right on time and spent the morning walking through the market. We sampled lots of food, bought some souvenirs and then had a great lunch together.
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Too short for the price and expensive. But very informative.