Tour of Nishiki Market
Kyoto is the mecca of washoku, a Japanese cuisine, registered as a UNESCO intangible cultural asset. From housewives to chefs of traditional kaiseki cuisine, people coming for full-course dinners frequently visit Nishiki Market, which is the evidence that the market deals in the finest food materials. During the 100-minute tour, the guide will explain about the market, including the interesting legends of washoku and significance of the market with its history, which can be traced back to 1300 years ago.