Toichi in Kyoto

This market is a fully sensory experience. Crowded and very alive, the aromas of various street foods waft over you. There is so much to see its hard to know where to look. There are good buys to be had, but it's great just for walking around and absorbing the local culture.

As you might expect, this is really about the tourists. I doubt that too many locals would be bothered. It is definitely interesting and there is a really wide selection of food and Japanese products such as pickles and spices. There is also a Japanese knife shop at one end but they weren't selling anything cheaper than you could buy elsewhere. It is definitely worth exploring but there are more interesting stores in the back streets of Kyoto if you have the time.

Market sold a lot of pickles. Felt less touristy compared to the Kumoron market in Osaka. Worth a walk through. There is a store selling roasted chestnuts and dried fruits. That was yum. They even give black bean tea to get you to go into their shop. Took me 2 hours from one end to the other through lots of food tastings. Had the soybean cream croquette. Worth a try!

Well worth a visit. Touristy but not in an off putting way. Heaps of interesting stuff to see and defintely some tasty stuff to eat. Go hungry and be adventurous.

Such a cool place to visit and experience! Many different types of exciting food and drink to sample, with very friendly vendors. There is a range of stalls and sit in restaurants. As an FYI, it is considered bad manners to eat and walk, so best to stick to the designated side areas for eating after buying some food from stalls. There is a number of cool shops in the streets nearby so you can also do some shopping is you desire and extend you visit.

Very nice walking market! You can find almost everything here from dried food to vegetables! People say here is famous for pickles which is crazy true! Pickle is everywhere! Also some street food! Don't forget to taste the matcha ice-cream! They give away a lot of samples and this market is very well organized! You can't eat while walking though. I think it's a good point to prevent garbage on the way. There is no public toilet, if you need, you have to go to coffee shops around. Be aware that this is not a place for kids and it will be super packed with people.

One of the coolest places I went on my trip. The people watching to really cool and if was a nice change of pace to the other stuff I'd been doing. Definitely worth it to check it out. I recommend you be a little adventurous and buy or eat something you normally wouldn't.

If you like markets or bazaars this is worth a visit. Located within a 5-10 minutes walk from Shijo subway station this reportedly 5 block sized market is a good place for all sorts of snacks ranging from seafood to the savoury to the sweet. Scattered throughout this mostly covered market are small historical shrines & temples that can be easily overlooked. Peak hours are usually around noon to three with most of the stalls closed by 5pm.

This was a fun experience! Visited on Jan 1 so over half the stalls were closed, but was still good and way less crowded too. There are no opening times or websites for most of these stalls, the main website basically says to just turn up and see what's open.Lots of free samples to try at the various stores. The main shopping district is right near by so you can have a proper meal too if you're still hungry.

Very happily crowded and bustling. The shops sell all sorts of things, from fish to fans. There are lots of samples available from different stores. Warning: eating and walking is prohibited. Make sure you eat anything you buy inside or in front of the store. Other shopkeepers will not let you eat another store’s food in front of their own. Lots of the fish and food are laid out without any covers, which is slightly concerning

Interesting place to experience the hustle and bustle of a local market in Kyoto. Plenty of local street food to buy and taste. Be aware that you are not allowed to eat as you walk so you’ll need to finish your food in front of each shop. Compare prices of similar stuff from different shops before you make the decision to buy.

Loved it here. Three markets next to each other. Nishiki is a sprawling corridor of closely packed stalls, with vendors offering samples of their products. Had a great sushi lunch here without a reservation. Was a good respite on a very hot day. walkable to/from Nijo castle and Gion district.

I really loved this market! There's so much to eat! if you're traveling to this area, definitely try out this market. The food is pretty affordable, and unique. There wasn't any vendor that sold me something that I didn't like. Very tourist friendly.

Really cool place. You will find many shops open even with the current issue. Do visit if you're in Kyoto.

Well, if you like to eat. I really recommend this place.Why? Because there a ton of food here to satisfied you.The food here so fresh, and the price not too expensive. (Rather cheap)Thank you for having me.Really want to go there again. 😁

Really busy market, full of movement, it's great! You can find deals in stores and save some money. Plenty of food everywhere! It's a must if you want to try Japanese food from many different kinds. However not many seats available. Don't miss the sushi and sashimi spots, they are affordable and delicious.

Great place to try different foods. Everything we tried was great. Get the porcupine / hedgehog donut. Then eat it in the back of the shop and leave a note taped up with all the others. Great. Very busy on the weekend. Try to go during the week.

This market is everything food wise that covers what Kyoto is about. There are all kinds of shops here along with tons of food stalls. The Nishiki market is connected to other markets around the area. On a cold rainy day, this is the best place you can be at. The market sells all kinds of meat and fish. It’s a meat lovers and sea food paradise. There are also souvenir shops around Nishiki market and Teramachi Shopping District along with shops selling clothes, accessories. You can also find temples as you walk along the market.

Good for exploring Japanese local cuisine. Lots of street food and souvenirs. Ice yuzu (Japanese version of lemonade), and Ice cucumber are refreshing. Wide selection of fresh sea food that you can buy and eat them fresh at the market. Sea Urchin is so fresh; worth to try. Tourists should check out this market.

Very great place to visit, nice experience, many kinds of foods

Great place to kick off Kyoto. We have three girls under 7 and they managed about 4 hours looking at a variety of shops and good outlets. There's heaps to sample. Tried some tasty craft beers also 👍

Must visit in Kyoto. Fun and hearty experience. You can see the various sections via pictorials on ceiling. Good street food and friendly vendors. Aim to spend at least 90 minutes here to stroll through with viewing and nibbling time.

So much to see, do, and eat! It also blends into two other market areas. We came later in the day as things were closing and nearly ran through a couple of the corridors looking side to side to see if anything caught our eye (which was basically everything). I stopped at a place to grab my first takoyaki (with green onion and cheese) and was not disappointed!

Honestly, this place is packed to the point where you can barely get any shopping done unless you go at a really weird time. It's also way more expensive, as you're usually paying tourist prices. The attached shopping streets have a great selection and way less crowds. I definitely recommend you check this place out for the interesting things and the experience of walking through, but don't actually buy anything here.

Hands down one of my favourite markets to visit for local fresh food and tourist fanfare. Great place to try local snacks and fish, while buying souvenirs like teas, condiments, and mochi. Highly recommended.

My favorite place to eat, walk back and forth, and take pictures in Kyoto, Japan. You may find many unique and affordable things here. It is very easy to find once you are in Karawamachi area, and walk into Teramachi shopping district. You'll find this alley. There are many people on it. That's the sign. A must-visit place in Kyoto.

Overall it's just o.k. Not much appreciated or appetizer here. First of all, food here is quite pricey if compare to other local markets. Where the quality of the food is pretty the same. If tutorial want to fill up your stomach it possibly costs you more than 10K yen. Just for tasting the food would be better.

Wonderful market to explore in Kyoto. There are over 100 stalls ranging from pickles to seafood to tableware. Visit first thing in the morning for some very fresh food. Do not miss this whilst in Kyoto!

This place is packed with tourists. There are wide selection of street food, pickles, dried food as well as few souvenirs shops. Good experience but don’t need to spend too much time. Don’t eat and walk. Go to a corner and complete your food. The giant crab legs is quite unique and worth a try.

Variety of food to pick from. Some shops offer seats to have breakfast there too. Granted some stores open at 9, would recommend heading there around 10 when every shop would've been opened.

Very long street market. There are variety of food and dessert. We all enjoy tofu donut and tofu ice cream. The price consider high if compares with other local market. There are lots of tourists. From this market, the visitor can walk all the way to kamo river or shopping streets near by. There are so many sightseeing around.

Great to finally experience the markets in Kyoto. Didn't buy or try anything there as I had just had something to eat so wasn't hungry but has a great selection of different foods.

One of the ancient market in Japan. You can find delicious street food of Japan here. The market is huge in size. You will get all kinds of product here. The market is also pocket friendly too. It is one the the tourist spot of Kyoto. You can spend a whole day here by visiting shops. The market mainly opens fully after evening. That time there is a huge rush. You can buy any kind of food , cosmetics, bags, shoes, clothes, gaming zone, branded shop, coffee shop here. You will get everything want you need.

Very enjoyable Market experience with too much to see in one visit. TIPS: If buying food, do not eat and walk. Many places are cash only, bring a coin purse for yen. It will be PACKED, be courteous about not blocking the path of movement.

We were only 10 mins walk from here during our stay. We spent an afternoon walking through, eating some amazing food! Make sure to observe the signs not to eat and walk. We couldn't find public toilets while there, but since we were close to our accommodation, it was no problem.

Most of the shops close at 6pm. Luckily for me, I still manage to eat some great food. The crowd is still there but manageable because most of them are leaving.

Market.. that's itA modern market in the heart of Kyoto. You have lots of stores selling souvenirs, but also food. There are some restaurants inside.

Personally, I think this place has become more of a tourists' market. I wonder how many locals come here to shop. In one of the seafood shops, I saw the staff placing pieces of uni from a box into uni shells. So, not freshly cracked, the shells might even being used over and over again. Come to browse, but I wouldn't eat here.

Super crowded and very touristy priced. A nice place to go if you never visited. Tons of signs that tell you not to walk and eat, so it is very hard to experience when super crowded and some store don't even want you to eat in front of the store and there is no designated eating area, so the logic is to provide seating and trash cans so people can eat quick and keep the place clean.

Big market with plenty of good food to try. So unique of Japan to see something like this. We loved it!

Must go place In Kyoto if you are interested in local products. Freshest foods with huge variety. Online it says 400m is the coverage but it feels more like 4km. Nearby there are also streets which many local student frequent for some "young type" exciting shops.Note that food can only be consumed at the shop which is bought at.

Can get very busy with tourists, but it is still more than worth it! Such amazing Japanese delicacies on offer at very reasonable prices. Just remember to respect Japanese custom, not eat whilst walking, and finish your meal/ snack in front of it at the store you bought it from. Most shops close at 6pm, but some of the restaurants stay open a bit later. Enjoy!

There are some nice traditional shops here selling all sorts of goods, but I found the majority of street food and restaurants to be highly overpriced. One dine in place was doing a really basic and small Udon tempura set for over 2200 yen. The stalls selling egg omelette on a stick don't even heat it up for you. If you're looking for lunch, better off to look on some side streets or the places near the station.

This place was a fun and novel experience. I recommend going at lunch time so you can fill up on all the delicious street food. We tried a few different foods but my favorite was the strawberry mochi. We were able to buy some souvenirs and gifts as well: a very delicious rice topping, personalized chopsticks, matcha, and a few other snacks. The market is long so wear good walking shoes. I thoroughly enjoyed myself here and i would definitely return if I could.

Wonderful atmosphere! A huge variety of food from fresh seafood to grilled mochi. The only flaw is that there’s a lot of people and they tend to push and shove each other so hold tightly onto your friends!!

This is a great market to visit for sight seeing and to taste many of the local specialty food. In between Groceries and food stores, you can also find some interesting souvenirs shops as well. They are usually open from 10am to 5pm, depending on the type of stores which some may open earlier.

Give yourself lots of time to stop at the stalls, sample the food, and enjoy the walk. A very clean and well setup market - what I'd expect of one this size in Kyoto. It is mostly covered too, so would be a good place to explore on a rainy or very sunny, hot day.

Excellent place to visit in Kyoto. Stroll along the street while eating and trying out all the wonderful food. My favourite stall was the one selling seafood. You get to eat in the shop. Definitely can't get as fresh as that. Just don't eat while walking.

Really cool shopping area, and personally a must-see! Lots of tiny stalls with affordable food. There are also a bunch of shrines and temples in the area to break up the flow of the street a little bit.It can get very busy and the street is very narrow, so it crowded places aren't your thing, you may want to find a less busier period to go shopping. I must have gone at around 2 o'clock and it was still pretty busy.

Crowded shopping district with interesting goods. Some of the products are certainly delicious, such as he butter scallop skewer. Quite pricy compared to sit down restaurants, and you might quickly run through a 10000 bill if you try everything that catches your eye.