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It's not just Nishiki Market! Masugata Shopping Street, a town of the common people that still lives on today.
Plan Details
A five-minute walk from Keihan Demachiyanagi, this tour introduces you to the long-established shops of the Masugata shopping arcade. You can taste freshly prepared products while savouring the atmosphere of the historic Masugata shopping arcade, served directly by the shopkeepers. Don't miss the history of the shopping arcade and the charm of the local area, as told orally by the shopkeepers. Not only Nishiki Market, we will introduce you to a shopping street that still lives on today. See Japan as loved by the locals.
[About the Masugata shopping street].
Surrounded by the Kamo River to the east, Doshisha University to the west and the Kyoto Imperial Palace to the south, it is one of the largest shopping streets in Kyoto, nurtured by history and culture, and is familiar not only to the locals but to everyone in Kyoto.
Reservation period
at any time
Price (for both adults and children)
5,500 yen (Japanese)
8,800 yen If foreign language support is required (please check the schedule)
What's included
Tasting fee (croquettes, ohagi, inari sushi, fried tofu)
Course Content
Tour stores: Demachi Okada Shokai = walkable = Demachi Futaba = walkable = El Camino = walkable = Matsuya Grocery Store = walkable = Fujiya Katsuobushi Shop = walkable = Izumoya = walkable = Sushi Fujii = walkable = Shimizu Shoueido = walkable = End: Kawaramachi Imadegawa bus stop
The start time is 10am.
The minimum number of participants is 5 and the maximum is 20.
Meeting point
In front of the ticket gate at Keihan "Demachiyanagi" 32-1 Tanaka Kamiyanagicho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 606-8205
Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time.
Travel time
Duration 2 hours
Minimum number of receptionists
1 person
Minimum number of participants
5 people (please contact us)
Maximum number of applicants
20 people
Application Deadline
By 6:00 p.m. 7 days prior
Language Support
Japanese
Interpretation available with advance reservation (please check schedule)
English, Korean, Chinese, Polish, Hebrew, German, Spanish, French, French, Thai
Reservation requirements
(1) Implementation date
(2) Preferred time
(3) Name of participant
(4) Contact details
■ Cancellation policy
In addition, if you cancel your reservation after it has been confirmed, the following cancellation fees will be charged:
Up to 21 days prior (inclusive): 30%
20-8 days ago. 50%
7 to 3 days ago. 70%
2 days before - on the day (before the start time): 100%
No notice cancellation / 100% after start
*A reservation is considered confirmed when we contact you (in writing or by email, etc.) to confirm your reservation after you have made a formal application.
*Cancellations will only be handled on the same day if received during business hours .
* The customer will be responsible for any bank transfer fees incurred during refunds.
Other (Notes, etc.)
- Please be careful not to cause trouble to other pedestrians by walking in a wide circle.
・The event will be held rain or shine. If a warning or advisory is issued, the event will be canceled. If the event is canceled, you will be notified by 8:00 p.m. the night before the start time.
・Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
・There is no parking lot. Please come by public transportation.
For tour applications or questions, please contact us using the inquiry form .
Photo Gallery
#1 Demachi Okada Shokai
Butcher shop. You can enjoy freshly made croquettes and cutlets. Introduction to Japanese butcher shops.
Enjoy the nostalgic taste of freshly made croquettes. Croquettes are also popular with foreigners.
Demachi Futaba
A Japanese sweets shop. Introducing a popular shop. There is always a line of people outside the shop → Experience the lively atmosphere of the shopping district
If it is crowded, the tasting will be changed to a nearby Japanese sweets shop.
#2 Matsuya Grocery Store
A traditional grocery store. Also introducing Ajarimochi (a sweet originating from Kyoto). Introducing unique Japanese seasonings and popular souvenirs.
#3 Fujiya Bonito Flakes Shop
A store that sells dried goods, including bonito flakes.
The aim is to introduce bonito flakes to raise awareness of Japanese "umami" (delicious flavor) and to help people become more familiar with Japanese food.
#4 Izumoya
A traditional tofu store that also sells fish paste products.
Learn about the main ingredients in Japanese cuisine. (I would also like to sample tofu, so I negotiate with the restaurant staff.)
#5 Sushi Fujii
Try the inari sushi.
An introduction to traditional Japanese food.
#6 Shimizu Shoueidou
A traditional tea specialty store that carries a wide variety of teas, including green tea.
Tea tasting in the store, helping people become familiar with a variety of teas.
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