Nishiki Market

Heaven is the only way to describe this market. You can eat anything and everything. Fresh seafood, amazing sake, plum wine, the wagyu beef was extraordinary. People are friendly and willing to help. There is place to sit or stand to eat properly everywhere. The quality of the food is amazing and the prices are fair. We came back almost every day we were in Kyoto.

One of the main attractions in the Foodie world for anyone travelling around this area. Yes, it has a great orientation towards tourism and can get very crowded, BUT it is a great opportunity to try a lot of different things. I would suggest to get a street food tour so that you can get a local to walk you through the market and learn a bit more about the food that is specifically a local dish, and some other dishes that are a must try. Most of these tours already include in their price a set amount of dishes they will include as part of the tour, and then you are free to buy anything extra you would wish.

Absolutely love this food market! It's a vibrant and bustling spot with a fantastic variety of fresh produce, local specialties, and delicious street food. The vendors are friendly, prices are reasonable, and the quality is top-notch. It's the perfect place to grab a quick bite or stock up on ingredients. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this market is definitely worth a visit.

A tourist market. Albeit a fun one. Expect fun experience and if you want to indulge (Uni, kaki, lobster, wagyu, sake, and the snacks), is it easily ¥10K per person. You can spend very little or none is you just want to browse around.

Amazing experience. First, the market locates along a long road, with a beautiful and high roof overhead. Second, although it was super crowded, it was still very clean, quite relaxed, safe, and very well-organized. Third, there were so many foods and drink to choose. Some were very unique and Japanese-styled, and most were very delicious. This is a must-visit place in Kyoto.

Come on weekdays during the day. Weekend nights are… packed house madness! Shops open fairly early, easy to walk, and super clean!! It helps when tourists are constantly reminded to not walk-and-eat/drink. Definitely great spot to spend time finding lots of neat things and food!

1/2025 A mecca of foods and drink. Honestly, it was food choice overload. Food was fresh and prices weren't crazy. We couldn't possibly try everything so I made a commitment to come back next year. I strongly recommend staying at least a night in Kyoto just to spend enough time to experience the tastes you'll find at this market. It was hard to walk away but we did buy some specialty teas and, of course, matcha, to take home. Give it a whirl. You won't regret it. There were just too many kinds of foods to try just in a short time. Oh, and shopping too! 😉🤙✌️

It's a very cool genuine Japanese Street Food Market in Kyoto. If you want shrimp on stick they have it, if you want oysters, they have it. Candied fruit on a stick, yep.., they have it. This covered area goes on for blocks and blocks while you can't stop looking at everything with eyes wide open.

Nishiki Market spans five blocks and is known as "Kyoto's Kitchen". The market has everything ranging from food stalls, shopping stores, specialty shops, convenience stores, and trinket shops. The restaurants include all the Japanese food you can imagine like tempura, meat, sushi, and beer and they range from food stands to sit-down restaurants. It's busy and there are large crowds since it's also in the city center of Kyoto. It can be chaotic but it's fun to just walk around and check out all the vendors and eat anything that intrigues you.

A must-visit place. You can't be in town if you do not see and eat in a narrow, long alley or more than a hundred food stalls. Arrive early and come hungry because you will surely want to try everything! I tried so many things from seafood to sake. All the traditional Japanese desserts are here. So glad I've walked from my hotel so I had an excuse to eat everything that I wanted. Do not come to Kyoto without seeing this food market!

I've got to give respect to Nishiki Market and its well-deserved fame. This is a massive street food alley, so it's bound to have a little of everything, including the good and the bad. It definitely overflows with mouthwatering street food and is bustling with tourists. But although I was happy to be there, I left with the feeling that it offered more style than substance. I wanted to stop at almost every stall, but ended up saving room for a taiyaki stand and one of the seafood skewer stalls. I opted for a red bean and butter taiyaki which I obviously loved it since it was oozing with melted butter. At the seafood stall I got a fried unagi skewer that I did enjoy, but my fiancé was unhappy with his crab skewer, which turned out to be imitation :( I was surprised to find long stretches of closed or abandoned? stalls in between stretches of busy stalls, but it could have just been the time of day that we went (Wednesday evening). This alley seems to be turning more tourist trappy by the day, but is still worth a stop to try a little bit of anything that strikes your fancy. But it would be best to venture beyond the market if you are looking for better quality. - Ambiance: 4/5 - Food: 3/5 - Service: N/A

This place is crowded and can be overwhelming but it was a fun experience. I enjoyed walking through and seeing all the street food options just as sushi, egg omelette rolls, and tempura. Some stalls take cash and card while others just take cash. In the market I tried scallops with uni and caviar, wagyu on a stick, matcha ice cream, and some sushi. I really enjoyed the scallops. They were very sweet. The wagyu on a stick was tender and nicely seasoned with Japanese salt and pepper which was a little citrusy. I believe the ice cream I tried was super premium. It had a strong matcha flavor which I enjoyed.

Imagine your typical local market in America, and then triple the density of vendors and customers. This span of four blocks has all types of food, trinkets, and gifts that are worth taking a glance at. No Japanese, no problem. Many vendors speak basic English. If they don't, just point at what you want. Assume cash only for most vendors. Make sure not to eat as you walk. It's customary to finish your food near the venue you purchased it from. I grabbed a chicken teriyaki mayo skewer, strawberry mochi, and tempura shrimp. All of them tasted excellent. The halls also have a plethora of items that make for great gifts. I purchased several pairs of chopsticks with zodiac animal engravings on them. My cousins loved them. Out of all the things to cross off the Kyoto to-do list, the Nishiki Market deserves a spot near the top.

Tsukiji Outer Market- Tokyo, Japan. Overwhelming exciting organized pandemonium. Outdoor market with local vendors selling yummy goods and crafts with a periodic Shrine/Temple to visit. Historical market sharing culture and happiness. Highly recommend to go early and bring an appetite to try new cuisine.

My husband and I had a reservation at Ramen Sen No Kaze within the Nishiki Market grounds. With a nearly 75-minute wait, we decided to check out the facilities. Nishiki market is a foodie paradise. There's plenty of food stalls with unique finds filled with plenty of insta worthy opps. Not only do they sell food but they also sell alcohol and there's a lot of cool and unique souvenir shops too. I wanted a practical souvenir from Japan and when I came across one of the umbrella shops in the area (Hokusai Graphic) I bought myself a lightweight, colorful and portable umbrella that I'm very pleased with. They have an onsite money exchanger nearby. Totally needed because I did not bring enough yen however I had USD that needed to be converted. Having the money exchanger onsite was a bonus. I wish we had more time here. There is so much to do and see! If you are in the Kyoto area, definitely check out Nishiki Market.

At Nishiki Market, we tried a Wagyu skewer variation--a combination of tender beef topped with uni (sea urchin). It was quite the splurge at ¥6,500 (~$45), which felt a bit overpriced for the portion size. While it wasn't the best Wagyu we had during our travels, the meat was still soft and flavorful. If you don't get many other chances to try Wagyu on your trip, Nishiki Market is definitely a worthwhile stop for this indulgence.

A foodie's heaven! There was so much to choose from it was overwhelming! I recommend to come with an appetite and graze at the different stands. Explore, try something new or anything that catches your eye. I did that with the crab tempura and it was heavenly. I regret not eating more and I don't even typically care for imitation crab. As others have mentioned, it's SUPER crowded. Be respectful of others and say "sumimasen". On our second visit, be came right before closing and it wasn't too crowded. Some of the stalls were still open even after closing so I was able to get my crab tempura without having to deal with crowds. Happy eating!

Yelp Review 2024 #176: I've been to multiple markets in Japan and this has got to be my favorite. This market has everything I love about Japanese food. Some shops open earlier than most. The safest time to go would be just a little bit before 9am - by safest I mean not super crowded. Nisihiki Market has everything. Tempura, crab legs (grilled or fried), baby octopus stuffed with quail egg, sushi, wagyu, rice bowls, sake, chestnuts, sesame seeds, shrimps, uni, matcha, ice cream, bowls and chopsticks, cookies, pastries, sandwiches, tuna, sweet potatoes, tamago, eel, veggies, gyoza, fried chicken, scallops, abalone, squid, and so much more. Yes, they get busy because of tourists. Yes, they have touristy prices but not the most expensive market I've been to in Japan. It's clean and there are tables so you can eat your food while standing. I ate so much here and I had no regrets. I had to-go containers with me in case I couldn't finish everything or I wanted to save anything for my Shinkansen ride. I ended up taking matcha pastries to-go.

Everything you want/need food-wise in one easy, four-block area. Yes. This review encompasses the hundreds of restaurants, cafes and shops in this market. Try everything if you can manage it. I highly suggest the Kobe beef, Waygu, tempura shrimp, tempura crab and the sushi. And if you've got room, get some soft-serve soy ice cream. If your Japanese is not up-to-par, no worries, most vendors speak English. Oh! And don't forget to take in some sake or a little whisky while you're at it. Maybe a strawberry whisky soda.

Nishiki Market is truly a gem and a must visit spot while in Kyoto. Passed through before the shops were open and it felt very traditional but mixed with a little new. After lunchtime, it was bustling with customers and there was food galore! Every step you take, you see fresh food being made and everything looks delicious. I also liked the little shops that sell fun flavored furikake and spices.

It was a bit confusing to get to in the beginning because I was walking and found a mall but didn't notice the market was inbetween the shops! Super cool, so if you're wanting to get away from the crowds you can shop or eat till your heart pops, like I did! Very traditional food, exploratory food and great dessert. Ideal for snacking , they did have a few places that offered full "meals" but the lines were extreamly long and not worth the wait. Just keep snacking until you decide a restaurant. Bring lots of cash as most places only accept cash and they also even were offering shots for 100 YEN which is like nothing!! 10/10 recommend. Felt like two miles of back to back food and souvenirs .

An absolute must when in Kyoto! Nishiki Market is basically an endless block of food vendors ranging from seafood, desserts, and everything in between. We had a blast just sampling small bites from several different stalls. There are also plenty of souvenir stalls which were fun to browse, as well as a shrine at the end of the market that is worth a visit. Nishiki is centrally located and easy to access- there is really no reason to miss this. My favorites were the strawberry mochi, wagyu skewers, and taiyaki with butter. Yum! It can get very busy but traffic is always moving. Make sure to come hungry!!

Nishiki Market is a must go to eat and shop. Bring cash as they don't except credit card in a lot of places. Lots of Tempura places to eat. A couple of drinking and eating spots. A few Wagyu places to eat. Wagyu sushi to die for! Whale sushi if you haven't tried it.

Great market with lots of food options and shops. Tried glazed chicken thigh, bacon fish ball, different intensities of matcha and hojicha ice cream, taiyaki, wagyu sushi, strawberries, and dried fruits. It was pretty busy but not so bad that we had to wait long for any food.

It's an experience to just walk around and try out street food. My favorites would be grilled sticks.

The best food I had during my time in Japan was this Wagyu Skewer. I've never had steak this flavorful, and they didn't even add any seasonings or sauces! Each bite was so juicy and tender. I could eat this all day every day of the year. (10/10) I've also never had Karaage this good; this was some of the best fried chicken I've ever had. The flavor of the skin was the highlight, and it was so crispy and double fried to perfection. I couldn't get enough! (10/10) The Gyoza was so juicy and delicious! The pork and vegetable filling was so flavorful so it didn't even need sauce. (10/10) This was my first time having Yakitori and I loved it! The chicken was moist and juicy and the sauce was similar to a teriyaki sauce and tasted so good. It was simple yet delicious! (10/10) A food stall had a typical Shrimp Tempura and a deep-fried version, so I had to try the deep-fried one. It was so crispy and perfectly fried. (10/10) This was the best Taiyaki I've ever had! The crust/pancake was crispy and fluffy and the highlight of this treat. I'm not big on red bean paste as I usually get mine with Nutella but it worked so well here! (10/10) They grilled the Shrimp Skewer so well. It was succulent and juicy. I added lemon juice, which brought out so much flavor. Garlic and butter would've made this perfect. (9/10) I got a Crepe with Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate, and Banana. It was a simple and satisfying dessert! I would've loved to swap the chocolate with Nutella and add some strawberries though. (9/10) I loved this Matcha and Soymilk Swirl Ice Cream. The flavors were so good but the ice cream could've been just a tad creamier. (9/10) This was my first time having Takoyaki and octopus and I'm glad I tried it! The octopus was a little too chewy and didn't have too much flavor, but I enjoyed the Japanese mayo, green onion, and sauce that coated the balls. (7/10)

If you're ever in Kyoto I highly recommend coming here if you love street food. So much to eat here and so many choices. The best part is that it's all fresh. Be sure not to eat and walk around. It is very rude and frowned upon.

Definitely worth visiting, but be prepared for Chelsea Market-at-Christmas-level crowds. My boyfriend and I visited a few different stands - the signature octopus quail egg was cool, and we had a delicious wagyu skewer - and the highlight was probably the black sesame ice cream at Goma Fukudo. Takoyaki at karikari hakase was also great!

Nishiki Market is another must see in Kyoto, it's a haven for foodies and culture seekers. The alleyways are lined with vendors offering fresh seafood, traditional snacks, and unique souvenirs. It was much bigger than we anticipated, we went to the samurai museum located in the middle of the market, we tried so many different types of food (all amazing), we bought different types souvenirs (incense, sesame seeds, candy, snacks, chopsticks with your name engraved, etc., the list goes on!). It's located in the heart of Kyoto, very close to the train station, main retail shopping area, gion district, and some of the best restaurants. We started here at the beginning of the day and we found ourselves back here by the end of the day. * The most authentic knife store is located here, the name is ARITSUGU, they were sword makers for samurai's and when swords were no longer being made, they were the first knife store. We bought pocket knife's and they offered free custom engraving.

Lots of different flavors of Japanese street food to try. Shops start closing up around 5/6pm. If you like mochi, soft serve, Wagyu, nigiri, fresh potato chips, seafood skewers, or anything you eat with your hands, this is your place to go :) Very busy so prepare to submit to the crowd's flow! Avoid coming here with strollers, suitcases, etc..

Nishiki Market was crowded, commercial and paled in comparison to other markets we have visited around the world. It seemed to be tourist-driven, and Nishiki lacked authenticity. I didn't take any photos because nothing looked interesting. What I saw were a bunch of American and European tourists trying samples of free food being offered. The restaurants and shops looked like tourist traps. That's not why I travel. I'm allergic to tour groups.

One of my favorite things to do in Kyoto - eat, eat, & eat! The shrimp here towards the front of the entrance is so good! I got the small and the jumbo shrimp. Also, I tied the kobe steak, and it was very delicious (but very fatty). There is also boba in here, udon, ramen, anything you can think of! Many nice shops to get souvenirs from. It's very crowded but easy to find from the station.

Kyoto market named Nishiki is quite an amazing adventure. There are tons of different stores and stalls filled with amazing and tasty food all around. I liked all the different seafood and meats they had to offer. I enjoyed coming here and would say this is and should be on your list when you first arrive in Kyoto. It is huge so I would say you need quite a bit of time. For some of the places, you might have to wait a while. Also, there are things to buy at the stores from clothes, Hello Kitty Items, shoes, to stuff that you can bring home. I brought back some flavored sesame seeds that I now can put on top of the salad, rice, and even meats. I also bought some Hello Kitty items and magnets to put on my fridge to remember this place. I will for sure be back!

Nishiki Market is a long street with many stores and street stall vendors for food. There are sit down restaurants as well along the path. Very busy with tourists at every turn but that's expected. You can find pretty much anything here as far as food to souvenirs. You can easily spend hours walking the street and outside is the downtime shopping area for more shopping!

What an amazing outdoor market! It does get really crowded around lunch time, so try to come when it opens to experience the market without excessive crowds. A lot of stalls will sell the same thing; tempura, uni, wagyu, dango etc, but its all delicious! We went from stall to stall and sampled some very yummy food, the kids also had a blast! Bring cash and go early. DO NOT walk around with food, if you buy it, eat it in front of the stand quickly.

We loved walking through Nishiki Market so much we went back a second day. Once we finished our time at the Maikoya tea spot, we walked down to Nishiki to peruse the different food stands. My main goals: yakitori, strawberry daifuku, and butter scallops. We found all sorts of edible things on sticks, matcha, flavored sesame seeds, and fresh sashimi. These are family-run food stalls so a lot of these spots are generational. Support local! While you're free to walk around, you are not allowed to eat while walking which is considered rude. One thing to note is that Nishiki closes at 6 pm. We were lucky and hit it up after lunch time and we went back the following day for early lunch when they opened. If you love food, this is the place to be. Most of the vendors take cash so make sure you have it on hand. You can pay with cards at some spots but here, cash is king. Check out all the yummy eats during your visit to Kyoto.

We were looking for outdoor food market areas and Nishiki Market fits the bill. There is some law about not eating on the street (it is actually a covered street). Most places have little tables or counters to eat at. Lots of choices here - even a Michelin listed beek skewer place! From different vendors, we had grilled unagi, gyoza, grilled kobe beef and grilled wagyu beef, some cold beers, grilled baby octopus, grilled squid, soy milk soft serve, and more. Mostly cash, so be prepared. This narrow street can be a little overwhelming with people, but the shop owners are very friendly.

It seems like every major city in Japan has some kind of outdoor market to visit. Kuromon Market in Osaka, Tsukuji Market in Tokyo, and in Kyoto it's Nishiki Market. Every market we went to had its merits but Nishiki Market turned out to be our favourite of all the outdoor market areas we went to on our trip. Every market we went to had good foods and things to see, but we enjoyed Nishiki Market the most. We tried takoyaki, prawn tempura, squid, oysters, uni, scallops, grilled mochi with sweet soy sauce, green tea ice cream and roasted green tea ice cream from two different ice cream shops. We also shopped at a store selling Kanzashi. (Ornamental hairpins) I bought a Kanzashi for my daughter and the lady very kindly offered to do my daughter's hair for her with the Kanzashi we had just bought, right away! My daughter was thrilled with her new hairdo. Just hope we can somehow figure out how to replicate the hairdo now that we're back home!

I loved Nishiki Market in Kyoto - it was open later than the Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo and is definitely easier to maneuver as it's a straight shot through (a few blocks in length), which means it's easy to walk through without feeling like you're missing something. Lots of shops and food throughout, you will see some repeats of foods, and one is not necessarily better/worse than another - it just depends if it's crowded, etc. My husband and I came late the first time (~5:20pm) and most places start to close around 6:00pm. We ate the skewered squid & scallops, giant shrimp/prawn tempura, grilled shrimp, grilled scallops, uni, eel, matcha, taiyaki, etc. Really enjoyed everything we ate! Only thing that was meh was the Uni, but I suspect it was because it was the end of the day. The shops scattered throughout are good for souvenirs and gifts. They also have a Snoopy & Woodstock store where they sell Snoopy Taiyakis! Nishiki is also fairly close walking distance to Gion District and their shopping street.

I'm not a shopper, but if time allowed I wanted to check out the Nishiki Market while in town. I had no idea of the real size of the shopping area. I'm still not sure which portion of the zone was considered Nishiki, or if the entire seemingly endless "mall" was...regardless, the store fronts just kept coming. Lots of funky and interesting quick bites, restaurants, trinkets, used clothing, regular chains, upscale options...everything represented within blocks each direction. Some sections packed, others less populated. For me it was just fun to see it in person. Especially the unique food options and the snoopy store, which was the only store in which I really shopped. Even if you aren't a shopper, it's still a fun place to drop by and experience for yourself.

So many options for clothing and food; a great way to spend an afternoon . They have places you can pet pigs for a fee also teacup poodles. They have record shops and soap shops and honey shops and fresh fish and much more. The bad is it can be wall to wall people and some very rude (cursing and shoving.)

"If you seek love, true love, you must learn to drink cha from an empty cup." I read the above somewhere and it resonated... but first Nishiki Market Shopping Street in Kyōtō. So many places to go, so little time. How can I rate an amazing food-centric shopping street that I browsed through maybe half dozen times and only purchased a stick of Dango 串団子? I know, I know, but every time I was perusing this iconic market I was coming from or going to a restaurant. My hotel only blocks away! Nishiki Market Shopping Street finds it's roots to over 1,000 years ago! As early as the year 782AD the sale of fish started in this area, the natural cold groundwater at the site, made it possible to keep fish and meats fresh in a location close to the Kyōtō Imperial Palace. Wow this place is beyond legendary! Over the years much has changed from its rural start to a market with tiled floors and colorful arcade canopy. Now you can purchase seasonal fruits, vegetables, all sorts of bites, desserts, matcha, ice cream, Omiyagi! Nishiki Market Shopping Street get's crowded around noon and stays that way until early evening. I actually walked through one morning, in search of coffee and it was virtually empty, but of course most places were still closed or setting up. A great place to experience how the native Japanese ate for centuries. Prices are reasonable considering it's such a popular walk with tourists as well as locals. Just make sure you have some ¥ on you because many places only accept Yen. I'll be back, but with my empty Sumo stomach... Ja ne Please follow my journey on IG: @eric_travel_guru

this is a must when in kyoto!! better than the tsujiki market in tokyo imo -- endless rows and mom and pop stores and restaurants. i lov how this one is open till 6pm! rain or shine, it's always gonna be super packed here. i can't even tell you which storefronts i tried out because they're all sooo good just enter any and ugh i could spend my whole time here if i could!

I was debating whether to give Nishiki Market a 3 or a 4. My impression when reading about this was that it was where locals went to do their shopping. Perhaps they do in the morning, but when I was there around 1 pm it was overwhelmingly populated by tourists. And all the businesses seemed set up to cater to them. With so many people, it was difficult to enjoy anything. There isn't anywhere to sit unless you go into a restaurant, and all of them were full when I was there. It actually goes on for quite some length. I started across the street at Tokyu Hands. Then I experienced the marvel of the food hall in the basement of Daimaru. One end of Nishiki Market is literally steps away from Daimaru. Go through to nearly the end and it intersects with Teramachi-dori. This combination makes for a nice shopping/eating excursion. At the intersection with Teramachi-dori, there's a torii gate i almost missed. After Teramachi-dori, it's just a few more steps to the end, where the Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine is.

Super crowded but so fun. Many different shops. Had delicious yakitori, candy, ice cream. It's generally open 10-6. There are a few dog cafes if that's your thing. I really enjoyed all the sights and smells. It's worth going!

Tuesday May 2 66°F 39% Humidity Sigh I only had two hours to spare here and it wasn't enough! Wish I had more time to explore and more room in my stomach to eat! Nishiki is a 400 year old marketplace with over 120 vendors, spread across 5 and a 1/2 blocks of shopping and dining. Seafood has been sold at this site even before the market was established, as early as the year 782! You will find a variety of businesses like butcher shops with high quality meat, stalls selling fresh fish, confectionary shops, sushi spots, izakayas, handmade chopsticks stores, dry food vendors, desserts shops, produce stalls, flower stands, street food vendors, and other retailers. Operating hours vary for each place. Most are open by 9 AM and most close around 5 PM or 6 PM. If you're claustrophobic, come earlier during the day. The alleys are very narrow and can barely accommodate two way pedestrian traffic. Separate reviews were written for the vendors I ended up visiting: Hiroshige Nishiki Market - wagyu skewer Inumaeya Izakaya - Kobe Beef skewer Konnamonja - soy milk donuts SNOOPY CHA-Ya - taiyaki Don't worry too much about the weather, the street is fully covered. Shop rain or shine! Map: kyoto-nishiki.or.jp/map/ Directory: kyoto-nishiki.or.jp/stores/ Japan 2023 Yelp collection: yelp.com/collection/5VW1mYIyr54rstI8h9NrYQ/JAPAN-2023

Wow such a fun place to get all your shopping done right here in Kyoto. From small Japanese artisan , food, to even luxury items outside of the market. You can literally spend hours here. And end the day with a nice massage (:

Love the variety of food you can try at Nishiki Market! Beef sushi and mochi were some of my favorites. Also loved the seasoned sesame seed stall. We took a taxi from Kyoto station to get here.

High on my list going to Kyoto and it was everything I expected and more. Tons of food stalls the first 1/2 of the market and then a lot of shops with housewares, packaged foods, clothes, shoes, jewelry, eye glasses, you name it. Enjoyed good service and hospitality everywhere we went. Can't recall the name of the stall we went to and there were a ton but the wagyu (pricy but worth every bit of the like 1800 yen) and chicken on a stick we got were so well made and just the right temperature. Also got some great gyokuru tea from a very sweet lady in the non food part of the market. Just be prepared for crowds and navigating around folks who are stationary as you can't walk and eat and some of the stalls do not have seating in the back so you kind of have to just congregate in front of the stall to eat. Lots of sweet and savory options- I wish we had tried more.

Coming here in the morning was such a great way to start the day filled with good food! This street has so much variety of fresh seafood and goodies/souvenirs. Pictured are the fruit sandos and grilled imitation crab! Both were so fresh and delicious and for such a good price. The street isn't too long so you can get through all of the food vendors within an hour? I recommend coming in the morning so there's less people

I love Nishiki Market and wonder why I didn't spend more time there in the four months I lived in Kyoto. It's definitely a tourist spot, but it's also just a great place to walk around and eat. The market is in a shopping arcade in downtown Kyoto, right by Teramachi. It's a narrow, bustling, five-block-long corridor lined with something like 130 individual vendors. The location is so central and there's so much to see and eat, it might be worth a few visits in one trip. We spent about an hour here on a hot, humid Saturday afternoon, the covered street offering considerable relief from the weather. We walked once from end to end, grazing as we went. We stopped by Nishiki Yatai Mura, the stall village, where we got cold beer, tempura, and imitation crab sticks, then went to Kimura Seafood for fresh sashimi, and Kai for whelk and tako tamago--one of the most popular items at the market, a baby octopus stuffed with a quail egg. We also visited Aritsugu, a world-renowned knife shop that's been in Nishiki Market since 1781. We took home knives that are hard to find and significantly marked up outside of this store. We were only in Kyoto for three days, but if I'd been traveling alone or with a fellow glutton, I would've come back here and gotten a second round of tako tamago and uni and checked out a few more stalls. I had a lot of fun at Nishiki Market and look forward to coming back next time I'm in Kyoto.

Great marketplace. Snacked along the way, choose a direction, eat what looks good along the way. You have to eat in front of the shop or some places have seating. Highlights were the eel skewers, takoyaki, wagyu skewers, 100 yen sake shot, tofu doughnuts.

A lot of shops. A lot of people. This market is supposedly cheaper than the market street in Osaka because more tourists tend to go to that one. But don't quote me on that because I didn't go to the one in Osaka this time. A lot of seafood shops and souvenir shops. The seafood shops sell different things so we walked the whole market 3 times to decide which one we wanted. Basically if you see a shop that sells the same thing, they will have at least one or two things different. Also a lot of pickle and sweets shops. If you want out of the street the market is on, there are a few other shopping areas that branch out. I think this market is definitely worth exploring. There are so many things to try. Also! You can't walk and eat so it's better to get a look and everything first before you decide!

Market format #goodeats grouped by vendor. Starting NorthWest and going clockwise: I loved: $2 Black Sesame dango + $2.3 Black Sesame w/ soybean powder dango I liked: $2 Four flavors dango This was ok: $2 Chestnut dango I loved: $2.5 Fried Crab $2.5 Boiled Crab I liked: $5 Sweet Shrimp $5 Salmon sushi I liked: $7 black wagyu gyoza + I loved: $7 Shine Muscat Grapes I liked: $1.6 Fuji Apple Gyoza was very soft. Not burnt. Very tasty. Dango was warm and the black sesame wasn't overpowering like I'm used to. We actually loved it to much went back to get another one and try other flavors. This market was more crowded then the one in Osaka but generally the same vibe with more crab places. #goodeats here are so cheap we might come back tomorrow

So many stores. It's basically on long road, a few blocks, closed off with multiple stores. This can be a one stop shop for food and clothes shopping. Lots of food stands that looked pretty good.

Nishiki Market has everything Japan has to offer! Don't put your Japan trip on hold any longer you are definitely not going to regret it! The fresh fish to the Izakaya's is Bomb! CHEAP, CHEAP, CHEAP! FUN,FUN, FUN! Scratch this one off your bucket list now! Also get good walking shoes!

one of the best street markets ive ever had the privelidge to meander through. you cannot come to kyoto and not visit this food extravaganza. it exceeded my expectations on every level. be sure to check out thecmatcha ice cream and mochi from the matcha tea kiosk.