Nishiki Market: A Food Stroll Through the Kitchen of Kyoto

Nishiki Market is an arcade market with roughly four centuries of history, known as the kitchen of Kyoto. Running about four hundred meters from Teramachi to Takakura Street, it is packed with specialty shops selling Kyoto vegetables, fresh fish, pickles, rolled omelets, and sweets. Professional chefs and travelers mingle here, making it a place to experience the food of Kyoto firsthand.

Highlights

- Rows of specialty shops for pickles, rolled omelets, tofu skin, and more - Flavors handed down by old shops mix with the ideas of newer ones - The vivid Kyoto vegetables on display make it a pleasure just to wander

Enjoying the Seasons

The market fills with seasonal Kyoto vegetables and fresh fish, changing its look with each visit. At year end it grows even livelier with shoppers seeking New Year ingredients, letting you feel the vigor of Kyoto food culture.

Access and Basic Information

- Location: an arcade in Nakagyo Ward from Teramachi to Takakura Street - Access: about a 5 minute walk from Kyoto Kawaramachi Station, also near Shijo subway - Note: refrain from eating while walking; enjoy food at the shopfront or inside

A Quick Tip

At shops that catch your eye, sample food at the storefront. Buy a little at a time and compare the seasonal tastes of Kyoto for fresh discoveries.