We love a good food market when visiting other countries, and Nishiki Market in Kyoto was one of our

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We love a good food market when visiting other countries, and Nishiki Market in Kyoto was one of our0:39

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Explore Nishiki Market, a covered food market in Kyoto, offering a wide array of Japanese snacks, meals, and unique treats, including a fun 2D cafe upstairs.

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Nishiki Market
Market · Kyoto
4.3 (53,488)Open now
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If you're heading to Kyoto, Nishiki Market is one stop you want to add to your itinerary. This huge covered food market ended up being one of our favorite stops and one of the best food markets we've ever been to while traveling. Because it's covered, it's great for a rainy day. There is so much to try here!
Nishiki Market, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8055, Japan
- Grilled skewers — Various grilled skewers, including chicken and other meats, are available at many stalls. They're a great way to sample different flavors as you walk through the market.
- Caviar spoons — Small spoons topped with different types of caviar, offering a luxurious bite.
- Croissant waffle with ice cream — A delicious croissant waffle topped with ice cream, berry sauce, and whipped cream, perfect for a sweet treat.
- Matcha dango — Green matcha-flavored dango served in a cup, a popular Japanese sweet dumpling.
- Black soybean dango — Dango made with black soybeans, from KITAO, a Kyoto specialty.
- Mitarashi dango — Classic dango skewers with a sweet soy glaze, served warm and gooey.
- Gyoza — Pan-fried dumplings, a savory and satisfying snack or meal.
- Sushi platter — A platter of various sushi, including salmon and shrimp nigiri, and avocado rolls.
- Wagashi (Japanese sweets) — Beautifully crafted traditional Japanese sweets, often made from mochi or agar, in various shapes and colors.
- Squishy soaps — Fun, squishy soaps that you can try out, adding a unique and interactive shopping experience.
- Wagyu beef burgers · ¥2000-¥5000 — Gourmet burgers featuring Wagyu beef, with options like double cheese, teriyaki, and foie gras. Prices range from ¥2,000 to ¥5,000.
- Matcha tea ceremony — Experience a traditional matcha tea preparation, where the tea is whisked to perfection.
- Raindrop cake — A unique, clear jelly dessert known as raindrop cake, often served with kinako powder and kuromitsu syrup.
- Layered matcha drink — A visually appealing layered drink with matcha, milk, and a red fruit layer, served over ice.
- Marumocha dango drink — A refreshing red drink with a dango skewer, from a stall called Marumocha.
- Chicken skewer with cheese sauce — A chicken skewer topped with a creamy cheese sauce, a savory and rich option.
- Baby octopus skewers · ¥400 — Small, whole baby octopuses on skewers, a popular and unique seafood snack.
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2D Cafe & Bar
Cafe · Kyoto
4.7 (167)Open · until 6 PM
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Make sure you look for the little 2D cafe upstairs. They had croissant waffles, coffee, and different fun drinks, and it was such a quirky little stop.
Japan, 〒604-8055 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Higashiuoyacho, 180 2階 2D CAFE BAW
- Lemon rosemary soda — A refreshing soda with lemon slices and a sprig of rosemary, served in a tall glass.
- Color-changing butterfly pea drink — A fun, color-changing drink made with butterfly pea flower, which turns purple when mixed with an acidic liquid like lemon.
- Iced coffee with foam — An iced coffee topped with a rich foam and a sprinkle of cinnamon or cocoa powder.
- Iced matcha latte — A creamy iced matcha latte, with the vibrant green matcha poured over milk.