The stroll through the market is absolutely delightful! There are numerous Japanese food shops offering a variety of delicious options. I particularly enjoyed the shrimp, squid, and octopus sticks, which were fantastic. Don't miss out on the famous Japanese strawberry sweets – they're a must-try!
I highly recommend visiting early, as the market opens at 11:00 AM when the crowd is less hectic. This way, you can fully enjoy the experience without feeling rushed. Overall, it's a wonderful place to explore and indulge in amazing Japanese cuisine!
For me, visiting this Japanese food market was about much more than just grabbing something to eat. Spending an hour or two here pulls you into this whole atmosphere—a kind of energy where you’re tasting, smelling, seeing, and just totally wrapped up in the moment. Even with a huge crowd around, the place feels electric. You see how each dish is prepared, how others are enjoying it, and it’s like you’re part of this communal experience, feeding off the sights and scents.
I’d honestly say it had a whole different vibe than what I felt at the market in Osaka, where the food didn’t excite me as much, and the overall atmosphere seemed a bit flat. Here, though, the market’s energy is contagious. My best advice? Don’t rush. Just give yourself time to soak it all in, to react with all your senses. This is the kind of place that’s best experienced slowly, where you can feel and understand the local food culture on a whole other level.
Great market! Not as crowded as the fish market in tokyo. Lot's of great food to choose from. Not cheap, but fair prices. We had coffee and pastries that were very good and you can sit in a quiet garden behind the shop. Also had delicious fatty tuna sashimi that was probably the best I've had. The price was 2500 yen. Definitely check it out.
Make sure you give yourself enough time to browse and try everything you desire!
Every store is well presented and appealing. It can get extremely busy with the crowds but there was very minimal wait times wherever we went. So many options to choose from, I would recommend getting something small at each store to ensure you get the chance to try a wide variety of delicious food.
A must visit for any foodie or to experience the hustle and bustle of Kyoto!
Great market, so many stores and a lot of the food was amazing. We tried many things from many different stores. I recommend looking around before purchasing because many stores have the same things for different prices and some are significantly cheaper (usually further away from the main section of the market). We visited many stores and spent almost 8 hours around the area
