Nishiki Market 錦市場
Kyōto’s signature central market
Known as "Kyōto's Kitchen", Nishiki-ichiba is a lively, covered pedestrian street of stalls, shops and restaurants. You’ll find all sorts of food-related products, from fresh seafood to pickles, fresh fruit and vegetables, knives and cookware.
This busy retail market is a great spot to try some of the city’s culinary delights in the form of free samples. There are also a number of places selling ready-made food and a few sit-down restaurants.
Nishiki Market street runs for five blocks parallel to and one block north of Shijō Avenue.