Kyoto

Eat like a Kyoto local in and around Nishiki Market

Local Food & Drink Tastings • 3 hours 4.9 (36)

Eat like a Kyoto local in and around Nishiki Market

Wander through the 400-year-old Nishiki Market, trying local specialties like "konna monja" donuts, buttered potato tempura and "dashimaki tamago"

Visit on the 15th, 21st and 25th of the month to catch one of the flea markets and grab amazing bargain kimono, ceramics, handicrafts etc.

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

Eat your way through an especially food-obsessed area of Kyoto with a local host who’ll suggest dishes according to your taste
Have a formal sit-down dinner, or simply snack on a variety of street foods
Learn about the history of Kyoto through food – from centuries-old Nishiki Market to traditional kaiseki dining
Have your helpful host on hand to translate, order, explain and recommend any dish

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

At a glance What’s included Things to know

3 hours

Fully tailored to your preferences

English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

Private and personalized experience

3 hours with a Host

6-8 tastings of various local food specialties

A glass of sake, wine, beer or soft drink

Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)

Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s not included

Food and drinks (other than the ones included in the experience)

Tickets to any attractions

Transportation costs

Gratuities (optional)

Meeting point

The host will be waiting at Matsumoto Kiyoshi Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi under the roof covered area.

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring

We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

What you’ll do

With a history spanning 400 years and a space of nearly 400 meters, it’s safe to say Nishiki Market has a dish for everyone to try. You’ll discover why Nishiki Market is known as the “central kitchen of Kyoto” while your local host guides you through mouthwatering dishes.

Flit from one store to the next, discover what tako tamago is, and explore a tempura store with over half a century of history and the freshest fried foods before sinking your teeth into the most delicious soymilk donuts.

Keep things moving with a quick trip to a 100-yen sushi bar and have a draft beer in an intimate izakaya. At this small local bar, you’ll share small plates of crispy kushikatsu or take your time at a traditional kaiseki (a traditional, multi-course meal) restaurant.

Real Stories, Real Connections

See our hosts and guests creating memories

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What travelers think of this experience

Bron, Mar 2025

Michael gave us an afternoon that was full of information, interesting and beyond what we imagined. We are very grateful for the experiences. He was so thoughtful of our mum in a wheelchair.

Huey, Dec 2024

Michael, our guide was great, full of information and stories. We had many food options, too many: tempura, yakitori, sushi, dessert.

Aaron, Dec 2024

Ryuki’s knowledge of the food scene combined with his vast knowledge of Kyoto and Japanese history made for a truly unique and fun experience. We tried new foods, went to a standing bar that we never would have visited on our own.

Paula, Nov 2024

Nisa was an incredible guide! She made the day so fun! Not only did we eat interesting and delicious food, but she took us to places we would never have found on our own. If you are looking for a great food tour, go with Nisa!

Steve, Nov 2024

My daughter and I booked a Kyoto walking food tour with City Unscripted. We exchanged some emails with our guide Hanna to arrange meeting point and what we would be doing - a great start. Hanna was there waiting. The next 3 hours went in a flash. Hanna is a superb guide. Her English is excellent and a bubbly, fun person to be with. Her knowledge was fantastic. Highly recommend City Unscripted and Hanna.

Elizabeth, Oct 2024

Our guide Mia made the afternoon fun for all of us! We learned a lot and tasted a lot of interesting and delicious food! Thoroughly enjoyed!

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