Nishiki MarketIt is a 400 year oldKyoto People's KitchenIn addition, there are many must-try foods in Kyoto, and the entire Nishiki Market shopping street is full of stores and restaurants.400 meters long, with more than 130 stores.The canopy is not afraid of the sun and the rain. However, due toThe walkway is not very spaciousRemember to bring it with you.Map of Kam MarketIt's not easy to come back and crowd with everyone.
thoughNishiki MarketKyoto food in the market is not the cheapest, but I think it's the easiest place to get close to the life of Kyoto people. There are a few things to note when you go to Nishiki Market, most of the stores in Nishiki Market open at 12pm~5pm, so don't go there in the morning of the last day.Detailed maps, transportation, and maps of markets and stores are also included.
Most of the pictures in this article are from the Internet.
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How to get to Nishiki Market
- Get off at "Karasuma Station" on the Hankyu Kyoto Line and walk for 3 minutes.
- Get off at Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line and walk for 4 minutes.
- Get off at Shijo Takakura Station and Shijo Kawara Station-cho on Bus No. 5 and walk for 4 minutes.
- Get off at Shijo Station on the Karasuma Subway Line and walk for 3 minutes.
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▌ Map of Kam Market
If there's anything you're not sure about, you canclick hereLook at the official map
If you want to eat, come here.
- Maruki Eatery Parent-Child Donburi
Nishi-entrance, Kinkoji-machi, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Telephone:075-221-5927
Business Hours: 12:00-17:00 (Closed on Wednesdays)
Maruki CafeteriaThe whole store is full of Japanese women or old couples, and the staff are also very friendly moms. On this visit, the store was full of Japanese people, with only two foreigners, Aa, making it seem like a store that local residents often visit in their daily lives, and the interior is also very plain and simple.
Fried shrimp udon noodle somehow has the flavor of my mother, the soup is sweet and simple, with a lot of ingredients, the fried shrimp absorbed the soup is quite delicious, but the udon noodle is a bit too soft!
Yakiniku Don (燒肉丼), quite a lot of meat, onions and sliced meat simmered in Japanese soy sauce, salty and sweet flavors quite a rice, but more than the general feeling.
- Tomie's Oolong Noodles -
493-1 Nakayuya-cho, Nishi-iru, Sakai-cho, Nishi-koji-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto (Map)
Telephone: 075-221-0354
Business Hours: 11:00-17:30 (Closed on Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday)
A udon noodle restaurant that has had a long line at noon for more than 70 years. A must-try in Kyoto that has been recommended by local customers for many years, the popular heart-warming and stomach-warming pot-roasted udon noodles.Our famous product "Tomie's Hot Pot".The price is affordable and the content is informative. Prices are affordable and the content isHalf-boiled egg, shrimp tempura, shiitake mushroomsThere's more.Two baked mochi.It's very special. If you're tired of shopping at Kam Market and can't find a seat, why not come in for a break and enjoy the food?
▌ Who are the must-try seafood in Nishikiichi Kyoto?
- Fresh Fish Kimura -
486 Nakaooya-cho, Nishikishoji-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto (Map)
Telephone:075-221-1639
Business Hours: 9:00-17:00 (Closed on Sundays and National Holidays)
Must-try Seafood at Kam MarketIn the case ofFresh Fish KimuraIt's the most famous, and the whole stall is full of people! The main attraction is the convenience of eating from a skewer, and there are seats available inside.
The price is really cheap.No.1 Salmon Sashimi Skewers,No.3 Tuna Sashimi SkewersThey're all hot. There's more.Fresh Sea Urchin, Shrimp, MudskipperOptional. Simply marinated, ready-to-eat with a squeeze of lemon juice, all fresh.
- Fish Power -
North side of Kinkoji, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto (Map)
Telephone:075-221-4003
Business hours: 10:00-18:00 (closed irregularly)
fishing powerAnd alsoPopular Foods in Kam MarketIt was founded in 1919 and has been one of the101 Years of History Super Old Booths.
They will ask you to come in and wait a little while for your order to be warmed up, and the place is small, with only one long table with about four people standing.
Eel Tempura,Grilled eelThese two are the main products, the fried food is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, while the grilled food with secret sauce is salty and sweet, both of which are highly recommended.
- Daiyasu Oyasu Oyster Specialty Store (Kinki Oyasu)
509 Nakao-ya-cho, Nishikishoji-dori Takakura Higashi-iru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Telephone:075-221-0246
Business hours:
Monday-Friday 12:00-18:00
Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays 12:00-20:00
Since its establishment in 1921, the oyster specialty store has a history of 100 years. It opens at 12 noon and is one of the most popular restaurants in the Kam Market, Daan Grilled Oysters, with a regular oyster costing about 300 yen, and a large oyster costing about 600 yen. The main items on sale are oysters and shellfish, and the ordering of oysters depends on the oyster's place of origin, which is one of the specialties of Kam Daan.
▌ If you want to have a snack, look at this.
- Miki Eggs -
182 Higashi-Kuya-cho, Nishikishoji, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto (Map)
Telephone: 075-221-1585
Business hours:
Weekdays 9:00 to 16:30
Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays 9:00 to 17:00
Kyoto Nishiki Market GourmetI'm sure I'll think of something.Super Popular Miki Egg Tamago YakiMiki Yakitori is a specialty store for "high soup eggs" with a history of over 90 years! Founded in 1933, is the history of more than 90 years of "high soup eggs" specialty stores, Kam City Tamago-yaki about three, the most recommended is the Miki chicken eggs, Miki eggs Tamago-yaki are freshly made the same day, there are available in small, medium and large!egg rollThere are also a variety of flavors to choose from ~ unique!Egg Yolk and Bean Paste BreadIt's also a hot seller.
- Tanaka Chicken Eggs -
185 Higashi-Uchiya-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto (Map)
Telephone:075-221-2094
Business Hours: 9:00-18:00 (Closed January 1-5)
Kyoto Nishiki Market GourmetIn addition to the Miki chicken eggs, Tamago-yaki is often compared to the deliciousTanaka Chicken EggsEggs are more solid.
Although it is not as famous asMiki Chicken EggThe best thing about Miki's Eggs is that they have different sizes of egg rolls, and they also sell single slices, and they are very courteous!Ask if you want to heat Tamago Yaki
- Konami MonjagaTheSoy Milk Donuts -
494 Nakasuya-cho, Tomoko, Sakai-cho, Nishikishoji, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto (Map)
Telephone:075-255-3231
Business Hours: 10:00-18:00
Konnamojima specializes in "soy milk and tofu products" and is a must-try among Taiwanese.Soy Milk Donut & Soy Milk Ice CreamThis ice cream store is popular in snowy winters and summers.soy milk donutWhen it is hot, the texture is soft, and when it is slightly cold, it will have more Q-bouncy texture, but at that time, I saw that all the people in the queue were Taiwanese, so whether it is good or not is a matter of opinion.
- Beijing BranjaTheBran Buns
534-1 Kikuya-cho, Sakai-cho Kaku, Nishiki-koji, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto (map)
Telephone:075-221-4533
Business Hours: 10:00-17:30 (Closed on Mondays)
Directly across from Soy Milk Ice Cream, Nishiki opened as a retail specialty store in the 1950s. The head office produces handmade raw tofu and sells mashi-related foods without relying on machines, making it a favorite among locals!
- Kyoichiya, capital of Japan (Tw)TheGrilled cuttlefish -
201 Higashi Uoya-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto(Map)
Telephone:075-221-1375
Business Hours: 10:00-18:00 (Closed on Mondays)
A store selling dried salted fish, dried fish, and delicacies that has been operating in Nishiki Market since the Showa Era.Kyoichiya, capital of Japan (Tw)Cheese scallops, freshly grilled cuttlefish and octopus egg skewers are sold. Although it is not a famous store with a long queue, the appearance and taste are not bad, salty and fragrant Q-bomb, and the small octopus is stuffed with anchovy eggs.
- Kyoto Meat Processing Center. Beef Cracker -
217 Toujiya-cho Higashi-iru, Nishikishoji, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto (Map)
Telephone:075-222-1129
Business Hours: Weekdays 11:00-18:00 Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays 10:00-19:00
This is a butcher store, restaurant, and dine-in restaurant all in one. Kyo no Okusho Hiroshi Nishiki is a pure beef specialty, selling various parts of Wagyu beef as the main part of the beef, and the special thing is that apart from raw meat, it also carries grilled meat for internal use and take-out. The No.1 signature of the store is the take-out beef coleslaw, which is a solidly made, thick burger, and is priced at only ¥200.
- Sull KAITheOctopus Egg Skewers -
213 Dangetsuya-cho, Nishi-iru, Miyuki-machi, Nishi-koji-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto (Map)
Telephone:075-212-7829
Business Hours: 10:00-18:00
RecommendedDr. Kari Kari Octopus GrillDifferent.Kinki Market Octopus and Egg SkewersI'm so weird and attractive.At first glance it looks like raw food.But in factCooked.Whoo. The center.The head that looks like it's going to explode.,ActuallyStuffed with bird's eggs.
– CalicaridoctoralTheTakoyaki -
185-6 Higashi-Uchiya-cho, East Entrance, Tomoyanagi Stables, Nishiki-Koji, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto (Map)
Telephone:075-212-0481
Business hours: Weekdays 11:00-20:00 Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 10:30-20:00
Dr. TakoyakiHere we go, this is one of the most searched booths in Kam Market, and it's always full of people lining up.Very inexpensiveIt's 200 yen for 6 pieces, and it's very big. However, the octopus is mostly batter with few ingredients, and the flavor is quite authentic, very Osaka-like.
- Ginger plant -
188 Higashi-Uchiya-cho, Tomitsukoji, Nishikishoji, Nakagyo-ku, Tokyo.Map)
Telephone:075-253-0803
Business hours: 11:00-16:30
Cold winterGinger Urum (ginger plant)I thought something was going on as the steam kept rising, but it turned out to be a hot assortment of tempura squid, shrimp, octopus, cheese, and all sorts of other things. The surimi is made using only the highest grade white croaker and alfonsino as the main ingredients and is ground with a traditional stone mill as in the old days, which makes people's mouths water, so it's not uncommon for Kung to have a bunch of octopus flavors as well. Ginger plant tempura tastes hot and soft, and it has the feeling of a fish plate, and the octopus has a lot of ingredients, which makes this a special snack that's well worth the price.
- Marucho kamaboko store. Frying -
166 Higashi Yuya-cho, Tonryuibaba Higashi-iru, Nishikishoji, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto (Map)
Telephone:075-221-2037
Business Hours：9：00-17：00 (Closed on January 1~5)
Established for more than 50 years, the fish paste is still made using the traditional method of stone grinding. Using stainless steel, the material does not stick to the edge, but using a stone grinder will stick to the edge.
This is one of the most affordable and tasty stores with the most queues, and the CP value is the best! A lot of Japanese moms come here to buy things!
- The culling of the cilantro, the cilantro--
508 Nakasuya-cho, Takakura-dori Nishi-iru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto (Map)
Telephone:075-251-8181
Business hours: 9:00～18:00 (Please check the official website for shortened business hours and temporary closures)
The most famous of all is "Senmai-zuke", which was created by the Japanese Emperor's chef, Fujisaburo Oto, and has won the Prime Minister's Award. It is made from sliced Seigoya turnips from Kyoto, seasoned with salt, kombu and mirin, and is very refreshingly crunchy, but its biggest drawback is that it must be chilled and has a short shelf-life. The biggest drawback is that it must be iced and has a very short shelf life, so it is only suitable to be eaten in Japan and cannot be brought back home as a souvenir.
▌ Must-Buy Gifts
- Snoopy's Tea House -
480, Nakasuya-cho, Yanagimaba-nishi, Nishikishoji, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto (Map)
Telephone:
075-708-7175 (grocery store)
075-708-7174 (Restaurant)Business hours:
10:00～18:00 (grocery store)
10:00～17:30 (Takeaway)
10:30-17:30 (Restaurant)
For Snoopy fans, this place is heaven. The first floor of the store is a converted old Kyoto townhouse selling a wide range of Snoopy products, with a Causewayaki and soft ice-cream take-away area. Snoopy fans should not miss the Snoopy Tea House, the third Snoopy Tea House in Japan, where you can take away desserts and ice cream, buy Snoopy merchandise that is only available in the Kyoto store, and go up to the dining area on the second floor to have Snoopy-inspired meals. (Official Website Menu(Many of the candy and cookies in the store are Snoopy wrapped!
- OCHANOSAI KOSAI Nishiki StoreTheMaiko Curry Shell -
497 Nakayuya-cho, Nishi-iru, Sakai-cho, Nishi-Koji-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto (Map)
Telephone:0120-831-314
Business Hours: 10:00-18:00
A must-try and must-buy souvenir for Nishiki Market.Strong and spicy curry flavorThe pairing has depth.Domestic habanero peppers are characterized by their spicy flavor.I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but I just can't help wanting it...
- Hitachinaka -
West Entrance of Tomoyanagi Racecourse, Kinkoji, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto (Map)
Telephone:075-221-5609
Business Hours: 9:30-18:00 (Closed on New Year's Day)
When it comes to Kyoto food, we have to mention Kyoto cuisine, Kyoto cuisine, and Kyoto pickles. Among them, there are many pickle stores in Nishiki Market where you can buy the famous pickles, and the most representative one should be this one.salted field漬物"Opened in 1945 in Shimabara, Kyoto. The tradition of "eating a lot of pickles" has been preserved in the process of pickling.
More than 60 years of old qualificationssalted field漬物,Cucumber pickled in shiso, radish pickled in shibori kombuThe best seller and the perfect choice for a taste of local life.
- There was a chopper--
219, Nishi-iru, Touya-cho, Miyuki-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto (Map)
Telephone:075-221-1091
Business hours: 10:00-17:00 (Closed on Wednesdays) (3 days closed from New Year's Day)
It is a store with a long history, founded in 1560, and is visited by tourists early in the morning.Over 450 years of historyofKinko's Market "Arigatou". With the spirit of professionalism, repeated forging, polishing, quenching to produce the perfect knife, buy a knife!Free engraving on the blade
- Tsubaki Family Kyoko -
176 West Entry, Tomi-koji, Nishikishoji, Higashi Uoya-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto (Map)
Telephone:075-221-1458
Business Hours: 9:00-16:00 (Closed on Sundays and National Holidays)
Toon's family (honorific title)We mainly deal with millet and powder. Teppanyaki beans, Tiger beans, Poppy seeds, Rice cake powder, Bitter plum powder, Domyoji powder, etc. The more recommended ones for buying Kyogoko areToon's family (honorific title)There are about two or three stores in Nishiki Market that sell traditional Japanese snacks that are a must-have on the road and are moderately priced.
- Kyoto. Tsukiyoan -
South side of Tomitsukoji West Entrance, Nishikishoji, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto (Map)
Telephone:075-708-6030
Business Hours: 10:00-18:00
Inheriting the handmade baking tools and techniques of the store that was founded at the end of the Edo period, we all place great emphasis on hand baking and making rice crackers without using any machines. In addition to the most popular fava beans, there are also black beans, green beans, soy nuts, and pumpkin seeds, which are put into bean cakes made of dough. Walking through the Nishiki Market, it is easy to see the master bakers of Kyoto Tsukiyoan making hand-baked biscuits on the spot, and the generous sprinkling of fava beans attracts a lot of attention, and sampling service is also available here!
