Nishiki Market, Kyoto

Name: Nishiki Market
Address: Kyoto, Japan

#185 among attractions in Kyoto

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Nishiki Market is a marketplace in downtown Kyoto, located on the east end of Nishikikōji Street, one block north and parallel to Shijō Street and west of Teramachi Street. Rich with history and tradition, the market is renowned as the place to obtain many of Kyoto's famous foods and goods. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°0'18"N, 135°45'54"E

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Nishiki Market – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kyoto International Manga Museum, Yasaka Shrine, Kennin-ji, Maruyama Park.

0.6 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Kyoto International Manga Museum, Kyoto
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kyoto, the Kyoto International Manga Museum stands as a vibrant testament to Japan's rich manga culture. Established in November 2006, this unique institution serves as both a museum and a library, dedicated to the preservation, research,...
0.7 miE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto
20 min walk • Yasaka Shrine, nestled in the heart of Kyoto, is a beacon of tradition and an enduring testament to Japan's spiritual heritage. This historic Shinto shrine, also known as Gion Shrine, is renowned for its stunning architecture and its pivotal role in the city's cultural...
0.6 miSE
Buddhist temple with tea and a Zen garden
Kennin-ji, Kyoto
16 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kyoto, Japan, Kennin-ji stands as a serene testament to the city's rich Buddhist heritage. As the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto, this historical site offers a tranquil retreat from the bustling streets and a chance to immerse oneself in the...
0.9 miE
Urban park known for its cherry blossoms
Maruyama Park, Kyoto
24 min walk • Maruyama Park is a park in Kyoto, Japan. It is noted as the main center for cherry blossom viewing in Kyoto, and can get extremely crowded at that time of year. The park's star attraction is a weeping cherry tree which becomes lit up at night. It also becomes busy in the New Year's Eve Festivals.
0.4 miW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Kyoto Art Center, Kyoto
11 min walk • The Kyoto Art Center is a venue for promoting the arts which is located in the heart of Kyoto, Japan. The center, a three-story reinforced-concrete building, occupies the site of the former Meirin Elementary School.
~1740 ftNW
Temple, Buddhist temple
Rokkaku-dō, Kyoto
9 min walk • The Rokkaku-dō, official name Chōhō-ji, is a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan, said to have been established by Prince Shōtoku. The name comes from its main hall's hexagonal shape. This temple is part of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage.
0.4 miN
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Honnō-ji, Kyoto
10 min walk • Honnō-ji is a temple of the Nichiren branch of Buddhism located in Kyoto, Japan. Its honzon is mandara-honzon from Namu Myōhō Renge Kyō.
0.4 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Minami-za, Kyoto
11 min walk • Minami-za is the primary kabuki theatre in Kyoto, Japan. It was founded in 1610 as Shijō Minami-za. The current building, with a 1,086 seat capacity, was built in 1929.
~1480 ftNE
Street
Sanjō Street, Kyoto
8 min walk • Sanjō Street（三条通さんじょうどおり sanjō dōri）is a major street that crosses the center of the city of Kyoto from east to west, running from Shinomiya in the Yamashina-ku ward to the vicinity of the Tenryū-ji in Arashiyama.
0.6 miNE
Street
Zest Oike, Kyoto
15 min walk • Oike Street is a mayor street that crosses the center of the city of Kyoto from east to west, running approximately 4.9 km from Kawabata Street to Tenjingawa Street.
~50 ftW
Street
Nishikikōji Street, Kyoto
1 min walk • Nishikikōji Street is a street that crosses the center of the city of Kyoto from east to west, running from Shinkyōgoku Street to Mibugawa Street. The famous Nishiki Market is located on the east section of the street.

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Which popular attractions are close to Nishiki Market?

Nearby attractions include Nishikikōji Street, Kyoto (1 min walk), Teramachi Street, Kyoto (4 min walk), Shinkyōgoku Street, Kyoto (5 min walk), Shijō Kawaramachi, Kyoto (7 min walk).

How to get to Nishiki Market by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nishiki Market:

Bus

Shijo Takakura • Lines: 17, 3, 5, 51, 特17 (5 min walk)
Shijo Kawaramachi • Lines: 16, 17, 51, 特16, 特17 (6 min walk)

Train

Kyoto Kawaramachi (7 min walk)
Karasuma (7 min walk)

Metro

Shijō • Lines: K (9 min walk)
Karasuma Oike • Lines: K, T (13 min walk)

Light rail

Shijō - ōmiya • Lines: A (24 min walk)