Kyoto Food and Drink Tour - Nishiki street and Gion
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Ticket type
Mobile ticket
Confirmation
Instant
What's included
What's included
Not included
What to expect
Meet at Daimaru Department Store
10:45 AMGather at the south-west main entrance of Daimaru Department Store at 10:45 AM — your guide will be waiting to introduce the day.
Nishiki Market
Approx. 1.5–2 hrsWalk the length of Kyoto's legendary covered food market, sampling yuba, hamo, sesame crackers, sake with tsumami, and Japanese omelette as you go.
Pontocho Street
Approx. 30 minDuck into Kyoto's narrow lantern-lit alley to taste traditional Japanese sweets and learn about this historic dining corridor.
Gion Geisha District
Approx. 30–45 minStroll through Japan's most famous geisha quarter, taking in the preserved machiya townhouses and hearing about the traditions of the geiko and maiko.
Tour ends on Shijo Street
2:00 PMThe tour concludes on Shijo Street in the Gion district at approximately 2:00 PM, leaving you well-placed to continue exploring independently.
Meeting point
South-west main entrance, Daimaru Department Store, Nishidaimonjicho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto
Arrive at the south-west main entrance of Daimaru Department Store by 10:45 AM. Your guide will meet you there before the group sets off into Nishiki Market.
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A face mask (required throughout the tour)
- Your booking confirmation (mobile ticket accepted)