What other travelers are saying about Nishiki Market
The stroll through the market is absolutely delightful! There are numerous Japanese food shops offering a variety of delicious options. I particularly enjoyed the shrimp, squid, and octopus sticks, which were fantastic. Don't miss out on the famous Japanese strawberry sweets – they're a must-try!
I highly recommend visiting early, as the market opens at 11:00 AM when the crowd is less hectic. This way, you can fully enjoy the experience without feeling rushed. Overall, it's a wonderful place to explore and indulge in amazing Japanese cuisine!
Great market, so many stores and a lot of the food was amazing. We tried many things from many different stores. I recommend looking around before purchasing because many stores have the same things for different prices and some are significantly cheaper (usually further away from the main section of the market). We visited many stores and spent almost 8 hours around the area
Make sure you give yourself enough time to browse and try everything you desire!
Every store is well presented and appealing. It can get extremely busy with the crowds but there was very minimal wait times wherever we went. So many options to choose from, I would recommend getting something small at each store to ensure you get the chance to try a wide variety of delicious food.
A must visit for any foodie or to experience the hustle and bustle of Kyoto!
Crowded, but a great place to try a lot of different food types. I enjoyed people watching and trying many of the different food stalls. Most places had sitting or standing spots tucked away. Only con is that it closes a bit too early.
It is nice to explore here on a particularly hot day to get out of the sun. However it is usually jam packed with tourists and walking around can be a little frustrating with so many people around.
The eating options here are very, very extensive. Being such a popular tourist area the prices are much higher.
If you like fish, this is a very good place to buy or eat fish. The giant Prawns really are without doubt the biggest I have ever seen. Lots of meat options that will be cooked after you selected them.
