Scholar-Led Nishiki Market Walking Tour

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Duration: 3h
Location: Nishiki Market, Umeyacho (Fuyachodori) Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan | Kyoto, Japan


Category: Food & Drink

Highlights:
Scholar-led culinary tour through “Kyoto's Kitchen”
Stroll in a labyrinth of food stalls & specialty restaurants
Produce of the traditional Japanese cuisine, washoku
Chance to browse authentic cookware & other cultural fare
Maximum group size of 6 people for an intimate experience

Inclusions:
Guided food tour of Kyoto
Lunch
Live tour commentary provided in English

Description:

Explore the culinary delights of “Kyoto's Kitchen,” Nishiki Market, famous for its fresh produce and specialty ingredients. Gain in-depth knowledge of washoku—traditional Japanese cuisine—and enjoy a typical lunch on this walking tour.

Nishiki Market is bustling with shoppers visiting small food stalls and restaurants that sell a variety of local fare—from fresh seafood and seasonal vegetables to dried spices and Japanese pickles.

Your in-depth gourmet experience starts at a Shinto shrine, where the market originated. Follow your guide through a labyrinth of stalls and shops that specialize in Kytoto foods. Study the various types of cuisine that make up the region's gastronomical style—from kaiseki ryori to shojin ryori to obanzai ryori—each of which falls under the umbrella of traditional washoku.

As you meet local vendors, explore more secrets of this UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage-listed cuisine. Learn about dashi, a simple miso made from a complex blend of ingredients. Find authentic Buddhist foods, like tofu and tofu skin, and admire the presentations of cookware and other fine Japanese fare. After a thorough walk through this fascinating market, it's time to wind down and taste what you've learned over a delicious lunch.