Nishiki Market

錦市場

Nishiki Market is a shopping street with a history of about 400 years, known as "Kyoto's kitchen". The market stretches for 390 meters. Its shops sell fresh fish and other fresh food, processed foods and ingredients for Kyoto cuisine. You will also find shops for vegetables, tofu and yuba, pickles, sweets and household goods, as well as restaurants along the street.

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Visitor information

Opening hours: There are no market-wide hours; each shop sets its own.
Closed: No common closing day, but many shops close on Wednesdays.
Getting there: Subway Shijo Station or Hankyu Karasuma Station, about 3 minutes on foot. Hankyu Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station, about 4 minutes.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

Do not eat while walking in the market. Eat in front of or inside the shop where you bought the food.
The market is very crowded every day and is not barrier-free.
A restroom is available at the market association office, 10:00–17:00.

Tips for Muslim visitors

Do not eat while walking through the market; eat in front of or inside the shop where you bought the food.
Sake is among the souvenirs sold here, so check what you buy if you avoid alcohol.
It gets very crowded, so JNTO suggests arriving close to 11 a.m.; about an hour is enough for a visit.
Street food and market snacks often contain pork, lard or alcohol (such as mirin or sake), even when this is not obvious. Ask before you buy.
Some markets and shopping streets ask visitors not to eat while walking. Eat at the stall or in a rest area.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Kyoto and the verified places to pray nearby.