Kyoto’s Nishiki Market, a Feast for the Senses
This covered market, the oldest in the city, houses around one hundred food and drink establishments that are popular with food lovers.
Nickamed ‘Kyoto’s kitchen’ and a popular spot with residents of Kyoto, Nishiki Market, built in the 14th century, houses around one hundred businesses (selling food, but also all kinds of accessories and clothing) and restaurants that contain hidden culinary treasures.
On this 400m-long covered shopping street, travellers are greeted by warm cries of irasshaimase from sellers hailing potential buyers and are instantly immersed in this labyrinth of stalls, colours, flavours and aromas of soy milk doughnuts and marinated vegetables known as tsukemono. Visitors to this culinary hub are sure to leave with a full stomach and several shopping bags.
More information about Nishiki Market can be found on the Japan National Tourism Organisation website.
Nishiki Market
〒604-8054 京都府京都市中京区富小路通四条上る西大文字町６０９
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