Kyoto’s Nishiki Market

Located near our hotel was Nishiki Market (錦市場, Nishiki Ichiba), a narrow street five blocks long lined with over one hundred restaurants and shops. Known to locals as “Kyoto’s pantry,” Nishiki Market is easily the best traditional food market in the city. It was fun to browse and many shops give free samples.

Nishiki Market

Pickled Items

Cucumber on a Stick

Cured

Orange Juice

Dried Fish

Free Samples

Chestnuts

Roasted Chestuts

Candied Ginger

Candied Yams

Yakitori

Fish

Sea Urchin

Uni Snack

Crabs

Squid

Tea Leaves

Baby Squid on a Stick

Ampalaya Chips

Oysters

Pickled Yams

Fried Eel

Large Cucumbers

Tiny Fish

Fresh Seafood

Grilled Squid

Green Tea Cakes

Cod Roe

Grilled Squid

Scallops

We enjoyed various snacks like soy milk doughnuts and soft serve ice cream at Konnamonja and crispy croquettes at Hana Yori Kiyoe.

Soft Serve Twist

Soy Mlk Doughnuts

Croquette Breakfast

Corn Croquette

Mango Juice

Chicken with Green Tea

You’ll find all the major ingredients of traditional Kyoto cuisine here: tsukemono (Japanese pickles), fresh tofu, Kyo-yasai (Kyoto vegetables), wagashi (Japanese sweets), tea, and fresh fish and shellfish. Some shops sell takeaway food like skewers of meat or fish, and a few sit down restaurants can be found too. Any foodie has to check out Nishiki Market!

Nishiki Market
Nishikikoji-dori, Nakagyo-ku
(between Teramachi and Takakura)
+81 75-211-3882
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