3h
Description
Get an excellent introduction to the cuisine of Kyoto on this small-group guided tour of the city’s best food spots. Start at the deliciously vast 400-year-old Nishiki Market, nicknamed ‘Kyoto’s Kitchen,’ where over 130 food shops and stalls beckon your taste buds. Stroll through the market with the guide, learning about the history of food in the city and taste many dishes unique to Kyoto, including pickled vegetables, fried fish cakes, Japanese pike conger eel, mochi and Japanese omelet. After the market, visit a shrine dedicated to the god of education.
Highlights
- Small-group guided tours of Kyoto's food scene
- Spend some time wandering around Nishiki Market, home to 130 food stalls
- Sample some foods unique to Kyoto, including pickled vegetables, fried fish cake, and Hamo
- Small-group tour ensures ample amounts of attention from the guide