Nishiki Market
4.2 (200)・Market・Tourist Attraction・Point Of Interest・Establishment
The area
Address
Higashiuoyacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8055, Japan
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!
walaa alfaqeeh
Oct 16, 2024
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
Michael Dinh
Oct 24, 2024
This place is a fun walk to take and find some yummy bites. It is certainly overcrowded, but that is to be expected. There is an announcement system asking that people walking keep to the left each way to ease congestion but as expected, most tourists simply ignore this. However, you can find some delicious bites here for pretty reasonable prices.
It's worth seeing and experiencing for sure, but if you can't stand large crowds, I wouldn't recommend it.
Stephanie Harvey
Nov 4, 2024
Came on a Saturday morning, and yes it was buzzing. There’s traffic control ensuring the walking traffic is walking in flow so there’s less congestion. Lots of fresh food choices, however definitely tourists prices. Loved the curry pan and taiyaki. Great experience!
Thy Nguyen
Dec 2, 2024
For me, visiting this Japanese food market was about much more than just grabbing something to eat. Spending an hour or two here pulls you into this whole atmosphere—a kind of energy where you’re tasting, smelling, seeing, and just totally wrapped up in the moment. Even with a huge crowd around, the place feels electric. You see how each dish is prepared, how others are enjoying it, and it’s like you’re part of this communal experience, feeding off the sights and scents.
I’d honestly say it had a whole different vibe than what I felt at the market in Osaka, where the food didn’t excite me as much, and the overall atmosphere seemed a bit flat. Here, though, the market’s energy is contagious. My best advice? Don’t rush. Just give yourself time to soak it all in, to react with all your senses. This is the kind of place that’s best experienced slowly, where you can feel and understand the local food culture on a whole other level.
Ira Hoyer
Nov 14, 2024
