Nishiki Market ★ 4.7
The kitchen of Kyoto: four covered blocks east-west on Nishikikoji-dori, 130 stalls of pickles, tofu, tea, fish, and the wagashi the city's tea houses use.
Go forTsukemono, Tofu, Wagashi, Yuba, Knives, Tea
Food markets, farmers markets and covered halls: where Kyoto shops, snacks and lunches.
Markets to wander
Toji Kobo Market ★ 4.4
Monthly flea-and-food market filling Toji Temple's grounds on the 21st of each month in Kyoto. 1,200 stalls of pickles, sake, knives, antique food gear.
Go forAntique food gear, Sake, Wagashi, Pickles, Street snacks
Tenjin-san Flea Market at Kitano Tenmangu ★ 4.3
Monthly market at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine on the 25th in Kyoto. Pickle and wagashi stalls outnumber the antiques; the food side runs from the eastern torii.
Go forPickles, Yuba, Wagashi, Street snacks
JR Kyoto Isetan Depachika ★ 4.4
The depachika basement of JR Kyoto Isetan, two underground floors of bento, wagashi, sashimi and sweets at Kyoto Station; the city's pre-shinkansen pantry.
Go forBento, Wagashi, Sashimi, Pre-train takeaway
Daimaru Kyoto Depachika ★ 4.3
Daimaru Kyoto's depachika basement on Shijo-dori, 70-plus counters of wagashi, bento, sashimi and sake. The downtown alternative to JR Kyoto Isetan.
Go forWagashi, Bento, Sashimi, Sake
Takashimaya Kyoto Depachika ★ 4.3
Takashimaya's depachika on Shijo-Kawaramachi in Kyoto. Heavy wagashi line, a tight sushi-counter ring and the city's most coordinated bento takeaway.
Go forWagashi, Bento, Sushi, Patisserie
Ohanabatake Saturday Farmers Market ★ 4.2
Saturday-morning farmers market on the Kamogawa riverbank by Demachiyanagi, Kyoto. 50-grower lineup of Kyoto-vegetable farmers, pickle makers and tofu makers.
Go forKyoto vegetables, Pickles, Tofu
Kamigamo Handmade Market ★ 4.2
Monthly handmade market on the 4th Sunday at Kamigamo Shrine in Kyoto. 250 craft and food stalls; the wagashi and honey end is the eaters' destination.
Go forWagashi, Pickles, Honey, Craft food
Porta Underground Shopping ★ 4.0
The underground passage below Kyoto Station, 120 food and shop counters running from JR to Karasuma Subway. Ramen counters, ekibens and the chain quick lunch.
Go forQuick lunch, Bento, Ramen, Snacks
Shinkyogoku Shotengai ★ 3.9
The covered shopping arcade north-south between Shijo and Sanjo in Kyoto. 100 shops of street snacks, takoyaki stalls, cheap eats and souvenir food.
Go forStreet snacks, Cheap eats, Souvenirs
Masugata Shotengai Demachiyanagi ★ 4.2
A short Kawaramachi arcade in Demachiyanagi, Kyoto, anchored by Demachi Futaba mochi at the south end. 40 small shops including bento, coffee and grocers.
Go forWagashi, Coffee, Bento, Specialty grocer
Markets: tours, tastings and classes in Kyoto
