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Into Nishiki Market – A Walking Food Tour
Activity Schedule
Key Highlights
- Wander the food market stalls of the famous Nishiki Market
- Sample the local and seasonal food
- Enjoy a traditional lunch
- A cultural foodie experience unlike any other
Overview
If you were to write out a list of your favourite Japanese food would it include Sashimi, Tofu, Tako, Macha Warabi Mocha or Kamaboko? Well if it doesn’t, it will do after you’ve explored the Nishiki food market. Ready for a delicious treat? A feast for the eyes and mouth! This is a walking tour through the famous Kyoto market. A place that plays a huge part in supporting the city’s food industry. It’s been going for 400 years so the culinary atmosphere created by the family-run stalls and shops will hold your attention. Ready to sample some of the freshest and most delicious food of your life? Not only will you taste those delights mentioned above, but you’ll also after you’re exploring sit down for a delicious lunch to sample more local dishes. Are you a foodie? Then say hello to the best Japanese food tour you could ask for.
About the Supplier: Arigato Japan loves nothing more than giving you sweet memories of Japan through the joy of food. Their tours take you on a culinary journey to explore and taste local and regional specialities. They also like to show you the places that locals cherish, those off-beaten places which offer foodie experiences that only locals know about. Want to understand Japan, then Arigato Japan will show you.
Note: In case there are any dietary issues, restrictions, food allergies or cross contact (nuts, shellfish - molluscs and crustaceans, ocean/sea fishes, gluten, soy and/or lactose intolerance) that you are concerned about, don’t forget to mention them clearly in our Special Requests section while booking the tour. If this is not enough, you can always give us a call or drop us an email and we will connect with you at the earliest possible. Additionally, please make sure, in scenarios like this, that you try and make the booking along with all your dietary requests as much prior to the tour as possible. We try our best to accommodate all our customers’ health requests to the best of our abilities (after all, health is wealth) but please understand that it might not be possible to accommodate last-minute requests - especially with food, as they require preparations in advance.
Itinerary
Here’s the plan. You’re in one of the top culinary cities in Japan, and there is a food market with over 400 years of tradition. Family run businesses selling fresh local produce. Sounds good, right? Say hello to Nishiki market, and welcome to a foodies tour of Kyoto cuisine.
With your local guide on hand to guide you through you’re going to explore the food stalls of Nishiki Market. Fresh seafood, local snacks, preserved fruits and more! Will you get to taste some of the produce? Of course, you will. That will include Tsukemono (vegetables in vinegar), Yuuba (sashimi tofu), Kamaboko (seafood preserved in fish paste), Tako (octopus with quail egg), to name a few. Is your mouth watering yet? You’ll also learn about the history and hear stories from the locals. This tour isn't just about food!
After exploring the market, you will go to a nearby restaurant and have a seven-course lunch. This is a real foodies experience. Welcome to the best of Japanese cuisine. Do enjoy.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- 7 course lunch and food tastings at the market included.
- Visit 10-12 market vendors and taste the flavours of Kyoto.
- Japanese tea included.
- Local English speaking guide.
- Shopping time (well you’ve got to take some home!)
Exclusions
- Hotel pick up (can be arranged for an additional charge)
- Tips, oh go on then
Please note
The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details. They’re a nice bunch, and will happily answer any logistical questions you may have. Please give them a call at least 24 hours before your organised activity to reconfirm.
In case there are any dietary issues, restrictions, food allergies or cross contact (nuts, shellfish - molluscs and crustaceans, ocean/sea fishes, gluten, soy and/or lactose intolerance) that you are concerned about, don’t forget to mention them clearly in our Special Requests section while booking the tour. If this is not enough, you can always give us a call or drop us an email and we will connect with you at the earliest possible. Additionally, please make sure, in scenarios like this, that you try and make the booking along with all your dietary requests as much prior to the tour as possible. We try our best to accommodate all our customers’ health requests to the best of our abilities (after all, health is wealth) but please understand that it might not be possible to accommodate last-minute requests - especially with food, as they require preparations in advance.
Yay! This tour is for everyone
Wear comfortable shoes, there’s plenty of walking
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