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Nishiki Market

Name: Nishiki Market
Address: Higashiuoyacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8055, Japan
Rating: 4.2

4.2 (200)・Market・Tourist Attraction・Point Of Interest・Establishment

Nishiki Market, often referred to as "Kyoto's Kitchen," is a vibrant and bustling marketplace in Kyoto. This narrow, five-block-long shopping street is lined with more than a hundred shops and restaurants, offering an array of food items that reflect the culinary culture of Kyoto.

Walking through Nishiki Market, you'll be enveloped in a sensory overload of sights, sounds, and smells. The market is a food lover's paradise, where you can find everything from fresh seafood and seasonal produce to local specialties like Kyoto pickles, Japanese sweets, and matcha-flavored snacks. Many stalls offer free samples or sell small portions, allowing you to taste various local flavors as you explore.

Nishiki Market isn't just a place to buy food; it's an experience that offers a deep dive into Kyoto's food culture. You can watch local chefs artfully prepare dishes, learn about the ingredients unique to Kyoto's cuisine, and even grab a quick meal at one of the market's many eateries.

Hours:

9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Daily)

Closed:

No closing days

Available:

All year

Minimum Age:

All ages are welcome

Fees:

No entry fee to visit Nishiki Market

Phone

+81 75-211-3882

Website

www.kyoto-nishiki.or.jp

The area

Address

Higashiuoyacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8055, Japan

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What other travelers are saying about Nishiki Market

A brilliant place. A good number for food options. A long narrow pedestrian street filled with food stalls. You have to eat at the place you buy the food. No walking and eating, but all have a place where you can either sit or stand to eat. Prices are good too. It gets crowded at busy times, in parts you will shuffle along in the crowd, but worth it, everything I tried was delicious. Place has a really good vibe.

Amit Sharma

Apr 8, 2025

Make sure you come here hungry, because there is so much food to eat. Everything we tried was outstanding. It is absolutely geared towards tourists so it can be quite crowded, but this just adds to the fun atmosphere.

Elizabeth Scorse

Apr 6, 2025

We went twice as it can be pretty overwhelming to the senses. So much to see and so many people. It was great the second time to be able to take your time. If you have to stop, go to the side and take your time… What a wonderful introduction to Japanese food culture. Still a thriving legendary market that offers a glimpse Of Kyoto in the feudal times. I didn’t do a tour as I think it is to be Experienced on your own. But tours are Awesome to see and taste regions like this.

Maria V

Feb 24, 2025

Grub 🦑 🦑 🦑 🦑 Dricka 🍶 🍶 🍶 🍶 Price 🔪 🔪 🔪 🔪 Vibes 🏮 🏮 🏮 🏮 Look-out 🙇 Spot Overall 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 Bring cash, most accept only cash. Touristy - just grab one or three items to experience the vibe. You can easily have a great lunch in a cozy restaurant instead and have change. 100 yen sake 🍶 OK. Seafood not OK. Wagyu not OK. Tempura 🍤 yes OK. Rest all silly prices that I bet locals snigger at tourists

Benedict Chan

Apr 14, 2025

This is a great place to have bites to eat, mostly tempura and sushi. Also great for picking up food souvenirs, like sweets, dried stuff, chili powder, etc. It gets really crowded by noon, so I’d recommend getting there by 10a or coming on the later side.