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[Kyoto Nishiki Market] A stroll through Nishiki Market and a Kyoto Machiya home cooking and sushi making experience! English-speaking, family-friendly, a half-day tour to enjoy a full cultural experience!

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Beginners welcome - First try
Empty-hands OK
Meal included
Operate rain or shine
Children welcome

Possible number of bookings

2～7
Participating age

5Age ～ 100 Age
Duration

3～4 hours

Plan description

This tour takes you around Nishiki Market in Kyoto and experiences making home-cooked meals and sushi rolls in a traditional Kyomachiya. While walking through Nishiki Market, bustling with local people, with an English-speaking guide, you will learn about seasonal ingredients and the unique food culture of Kyoto. After that, move to a quiet Kyomachiya and taste carefully selected local Kyoto sake. Then, try making home-cooked meals and sushi rolls with a Japanese host. You can have a warm experience as if you were invited into a Japanese home kitchen. Even if you are a beginner at cooking, you can do it. We will carefully support you in English, so please feel free to join us. This tour is perfect for families with small children and travelers who want to experience local life. Let's enjoy the taste and life of Kyoto together! ~Schedule for the day~①MeetingWe will wait in front of the Silver Monument at Kyoto Daimaru. ②Walk around Nishiki MarketWe will tour Nishiki Market with a guide. ③Nishiki Tenmangu ShrineWe will pray at the god that watches over Nishiki Market. ④After arriving at the Kyomachiya, we will have a sake tasting experience. We will experience tasting the local Kyoto sake prepared by the host. ⑤Home-cooked meals and sushi rolls experience in a KyomachiyaCooking experience with the host. Making your own sushi rolls is something special.

Explore Nishiki Market, "Kyoto's Kitchen," with a guide

At Nishiki Market, you will visit food stores that are popular with locals with an English guide. You will learn about Japanese food culture while handling fresh seafood and sweets. Afterwards, you will experience home cooking, mainly sushi rolls, in a Kyoto townhouse. This tour allows you to enjoy "Kyoto's kitchen" and "wisdom of daily life," which you cannot experience just by sightseeing. Even beginners can rest assured that we will provide careful support.

The essence of Japanese cuisine that can only be learned through home cooking

This is an experience that you can't get at a restaurant. On the tour, you will enjoy making several types of dishes and sushi rolls, including how to make "dashi," the key ingredient in Japanese food culture. You will also learn Japanese cooking methods that make the most of the flavor of the ingredients, how to use knives, and the beauty of plating, making this a valuable opportunity to learn more about Japanese home culture through cooking.

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Reservation cancellation fee generation date	Cancellation fee will be charged from 2 days before the event date.
About cancellation	Please note that in the event of cancellation due to customer's convenience, the following cancellation fees will be charged. Cancellation 2 days before: 20% Cancellation the day before: 50% Cancellation on the day: 100% Cancellation without permission: 100%
About event termination	We may be forced to cancel the event due to natural disasters, bad weather, major delays in transportation, organizers' illness, or other unavoidable circumstances. In such cases, we will contact you as soon as possible. Please understand that this decision is made with safety as our number one priority.

Detailed information of this plan

Required minimum number of participants	2 Person(s)
Possible number of bookings	2～7
About duration	3～4 hours 3.5 hours
Operating period	All-year-round
Assembly time	Please arrive 5 minutes before the activity start time.
Booking deadline	until 16:59 2 days before

Changing room		Toilet
Shower		Parking
Locker

Dress code - Must bring items	Comfortable clothes and shoes for walking
About rental items	Apron (Free)

Matters require attention	・The tour will depart on time. If you are more than 10 minutes late, you may not be able to participate. ・Please be sure to inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions when booking, as we will need to prepare ingredients. ・Preschool children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. ・Knives and heating equipment will be used during the cooking experience. Please be considerate of small children. ・Kyoto machiya is a quiet residential area, so please refrain from shouting or running around.

Matters require attention

・The tour will depart on time. If you are more than 10 minutes late, you may not be able to participate. ・Please be sure to inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions when booking, as we will need to prepare ingredients. ・Preschool children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. ・Knives and heating equipment will be used during the cooking experience. Please be considerate of small children. ・Kyoto machiya is a quiet residential area, so please refrain from shouting or running around.

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プランの魅力 Walking around Nishiki Market with a specialist guide is a constant source of discovery! の画像

Walking around Nishiki Market with a specialist guide is a constant source of discovery! An English-speaking guide who is familiar with Nishiki Market will provide detailed explanations of the long-established shops and seasonal specialties that tourists might miss. You can enjoy Kyoto's history, culture, and the latest trends to the fullest according to your interests.

プランの魅力 Enjoy history and trends in Kyoto's kitchen の画像

Enjoy history and trends in Kyoto's kitchen Nishiki Market, once a fish market, is still a popular spot where locals buy ingredients for their daily cooking. This special street is a one-of-a-kind spot where history, tradition, and the latest trends come together.

プランの魅力 A special time spent in a Kyoto townhouse at the back of an alley の画像

A special time spent in a Kyoto townhouse at the back of an alley Spending time in a townhouse that is over 100 years old is a special experience that makes you feel as if you are living in Kyoto. While enjoying conversation with your host, you will naturally come into contact with Japanese family culture and everyday wisdom. It is a space that is also perfect for taking photos.

プランの魅力 Discover the profound depth of Japanese cuisine in your own home kitchen の画像

Discover the profound depth of Japanese cuisine in your own home kitchen You can try your hand at making dashi and making real sushi rolls, which are experiences you rarely get to try in restaurants. Through this experience, you can fully appreciate the appeal of Japanese cuisine, which can be enjoyed using all five senses, such as the beautiful appearance, the combination of ingredients, and the sense of the season.

プランの魅力 Enhance your taste with high-quality Kyoto local sake の画像

Enhance your taste with high-quality Kyoto local sake Enjoy a tasting of carefully selected Kyoto sake. You will experience how it pairs with home cooking and deepen your understanding of Japanese sake culture. Enjoy a glass of sake selected from a local brewery that you can only taste here.

Access - Map

79 Nishi-Uoyacho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

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Assembly point

Daimaru Kyoto Silver Monument

If you arrive by car

10 minutes by car from Kyoto Station Parking: None

If you arrive by train

5 minutes walk from Shijo Station on the Karasuma Line of the Kyoto Municipal Subway

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株式会社ホプテラス

: Kyoto Kawaramachi/Karasuma/Omiya Area

: Hobby / Cultural experience Traditional culture experience Sushi making experience Food making Cooking class Sightseeing tour/Guided tour Guided tour City walking tour Strolling tours / Walking tours

Selling points regarding safety

Our cultural experience tours are accompanied by experienced guides who are fluent in different languages, ensuring smooth communication with foreign tourists and accommodating allergies and religious considerations. We strive to ensure safety during the tour and make appropriate judgments and take appropriate action in the event of an emergency. In addition, babysitting services at hotels are provided by qualified childcare workers, nurses, and other personnel who meet the standards. All staff members have childcare experience and have undergone unique training to provide careful support tailored to the age and personality of children. In addition, all services are covered by business insurance, so we are prepared for any unexpected trouble. We have established a system that allows you to use our services with peace of mind, and we will safely support your family's precious time.

Insurance information	Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. - Super Business Insurance - Facility Business Activity Accident: 100 million yen
License and Qualifications	National Licensed Guide-Interpreter, International Sake Tasting, etc.
Number of staff	9 people