Guided walking tour · Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto Nishiki Market Food & Culture Tour with Izakaya Lunch

A small-group walk through the Nishiki market and Teramachi, tasting street food, with an izakaya lunch.

Rating on Viator
4.9 out of 5 from 492 reviews
Duration
3 hours
Guided in
English
Group size
Up to 12 people
Fitness level
Easy
Children
From age 3
Run by
Japan Wonder Travel

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Where the tour goes

  1. Nishiki Market1 hr 40 min
  2. Nishiki Tenmangu15 min
  3. Shinkyogoku Shopping District20 min
  4. Takoyakushido Eifukuji Temple10 min
  5. Teramachi-dori Street15 min

Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.

What to know before you book

Included

  • Seamless ordering and insider navigation through the market
  • Personalized recommendations for local souvenirs and hidden spots
  • Food tasting (Special Kyoto seasonings, cracker, Japanese flavored honey, etc)
  • Local insight of Kyoto culture
  • Intimate, small-group experience
  • an English-speaking local guide

Access

  • Public transport nearby

How it compares in Kyoto

  • Reviews: 15 of the other 20 reviewed tours here have more reviews than this one.
  • Group size: up to 12 people. 8 of the other 19 tours with a stated limit allow a larger group.

Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 2.6 km in about 35 minutes of walking, not counting stops.

From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 30 October 2026; prices and review counts change.

Walking in Kyoto

Kyoto was Japan's imperial capital for more than a thousand years. Its temples, shrines, gardens and old wooden streets make it the country's most rewarding city to walk.

Terrain. A flat grid in the centre; hills, steps and stone slopes in the eastern and northern temple districts.

Crowds. Start early. Famous sites are much quieter before 08:00, and Fushimi Inari has no closing time, so it can be walked at any hour.

Read the full Kyoto walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.

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