Nishiki Ichiba Market is now a must-visit destination for foreign visitors to Kyoto.Nishiki Ichiba Market is a food-centered shopping street that stretches about 400 meters from Teramachi-dori Street to Takakura-dori Street in the west.As you know, it is called Kyoto’s kitchen, with about 130 stores selling fresh fish, vegetables, fruits, tofu, tsukudani (food boiled in soy sauce), tsukemono (japanese pickles), Himono (dried fish), processed foods, cooking utensils, and more.Here you can see the food culture of the people of Kyoto.
These days, Nishiki Ichiba Market has many stores catering to foreign tourists. In terms of atmosphere, it is more like a food event venue than Kyoto’s kitchen.Here you can not only buy food, but also eat and drink on the spot.Prices are a little higher than other places.Still, foreign tourists seeking Japanese food are spending more and more money.The inbound economy is booming.
These days, I don’t see tourists walking around while eating as I used to.I am impressed that tourists’ manners are improving.At Nishiki Ichiba Market, we have been educating tourists that “eating and drinking while walking is prohibited,” “if you want to eat, eat inside or in front of a shop,” and “no littering”. I think this has paid off.
To reach Nishiki Ichiba Market, walk north from the Shijo-Karasuma intersection and turn right at the first traffic light. Continue straight and you will arrive at the west exit of Nishiki Ichiba Market.From the Hankyu Railway Karasuma Station, go through the ticket gates and take the underground passage to Exit 16. Once on the ground, walk 50 meters to the left and you will arrive at the Nishiki Ichiba Market West Exit.
Nishiki Market
Open：10:00a.m.-06:00 p.m.
Closed：Depends on each store
https://www.kyoto-nishiki.or.jp
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