Short version. Buy, then eat in front of or inside the shop where you bought it. Don't walk and eat. Many shops close on Wednesdays and from 1 to 3 January.
The market
Nishiki Market is a covered shopping street 390 metres long, with about 400 years of history. Each shop sets its own hours; the market association says to check with each shop.
- Many shops are closed on Wednesdays.
- Most shops stay open at the end of the year, but many are closed from 1 to 3 January.
The market's request
Please don't walk through the market while eating. In the crowd you can stain other people's clothes or cause other trouble. Eat in front of or inside the shop where you bought the food.
Getting there
| Station | Walk |
|---|---|
| Shijo (Subway Karasuma Line) | about 3 minutes |
| Karasuma (Hankyu Kyoto Line) | about 3 minutes |
| Kyoto-Kawaramachi (Hankyu Kyoto Line) | about 4 minutes |
| Shijo (Keihan Main Line) | about 10 minutes |
- Nishiki Market, about the market: kyoto-nishiki.or.jp/en/
- Nishiki Market, FAQ (hours, closed days): kyoto-nishiki.or.jp/en/contact/
- Nishiki Market, access: kyoto-nishiki.or.jp/en/access/
- Nishiki Market, manners: kyoto-nishiki.or.jp/en/manner/