Nishiki Market

The guide was updated: 2020-04-20

For any visit to Kyōto, a stop at Nishiki Market is a must. The over 400-year-old market with its 126 stalls is a foodie haven. All sorts of scents and flavours, from the sweet savouriness of tamagoyaki (the Japanese rolled omelette) to the fried treats, to the acidic tanginess of tsukemono (pickled goods), fill the thriving narrow shopping street. Besides the delicacies, the market is also famous for kitchen paraphernalia and tools, such as the acclaimed hand-crafted knives of Aritsugu.

Fun fact: almost all edibles sold here are served on sticks.

Useful Information

Address: 609 Nishidaimonjicho Tominokoji Dori Shijoagaru, Nakagyo, Kyoto
Opening hours: Daily 9am–6pm (some shops open earlier)
Website: www.kyoto-nishiki.or.jp
Phone: +81 75 211 3882

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