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Nishiki Market 錦市場

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · On our list

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Visiting Nishiki Market today

  • What it is: 'Kyoto's kitchen' — a narrow covered street of about 130 food shops stretching some 390 m, with roots going back over 400 years.
  • Getting there: Subway Karasuma Line from Kyoto Station to Shijo, then about 3 minutes' walk; or City Bus 5 to Shijo Takakura (¥230) and 2 minutes' walk.
  • Hours: Each shop sets its own hours (e.g. knife-maker Aritsugu 10:00–16:00, closed Wednesdays); go late morning to mid-afternoon.
  • Admission: Free
  • Tip: The market asks you not to eat while walking — eat in front of or inside the shop where you bought it.
Best timeGood any time of yearGood any time; December is busy with New Year food shopping.

Checked against: About – Nishiki Market (official) · Access – Nishiki Market (official) · Aritsugu – Nishiki Market (official) · Nishiki Market – Wikipedia. Check opening times and prices before you go.

Nishiki Market on Shibuya246

We haven't been yet, so there are no photos here. The notes above come from official sources and are checked every quarter. Our own photos and story will appear here after we visit.