Place to visit
Nishiki Market, Japan: what it is and when to go
Nishiki Market is a marketplace in downtown Kyoto, Japan (錦市場). Interests: Food and drink. The best time to visit is February to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Marketplace in downtown Kyoto, Japan · Food and drink
- Local name
- 錦市場
- Where
- Japan · 錦小路通
- Best time
- February to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- KIX Osaka, 80 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su,PH 10:00-18:00+
- Website
- kyoto-nishiki.or.jp
- Run by
- 京都錦市場商店街振興組合
- Coordinates
- 35.00503, 135.76471
What it is and where
Nishiki Market is a marketplace in downtown Kyoto, Japan (錦市場). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Kyoto, where this site lists 205 more places to see, 3.4 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 35.00503, 135.76471; the nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX, Osaka), 80 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- 京都錦市場商店街振興組合
It is one of the Food and drink places in Japan. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Nishiki Market is February to May and October to November.
- JanPossible9:53
- FebBest time10:44
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:53
- MayBest time13:50
- JunPossible14:20
- JulPossible14:08
- AugPossible13:19
- SepPossible12:12
- OctBest time11:06
- NovBest time10:07
- DecPossible9:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Japan
To enter Japan there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport covering your whole stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Japan checklist. Currency: Japanese yen (JPY); plugs: Type A and B · 100 V · 50/60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 119 ambulance and fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Nishiki TenmangūShrine in Kyoto, Japan245 m
- Rokkaku-dōBuddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan, said to have been established by Prince Shōtoku, the name comes from its main hall's hexagonal shape, temple is part of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage490 m
- Museum of KyotoMuseum in Kyoto, Japan518 m
- Bukkō-jiBuddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan528 m
- Kyoto Art CenterArt center589 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Japan guide.
More in Japan: Food and drink
- Tsukiji fish market: building in Tokyo, Japan
- Yamazaki distillery: Japanese whisky distillery
- Ameya-Yokochō: open-air market in Tokyo
- Hakushu distillery: Japanese distillery
- Hakodate Morning Market: morning market in Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Akkeshi distillery: Distillery
Every Japan place under Food and drink, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Nishiki Market?
It is a marketplace in downtown Kyoto, Japan (錦市場 in the local language). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Nishiki Market?
February to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39.
How do you get to Nishiki Market?
The nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX), 80 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Japan is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Japan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Nishiki Tenmangū, Rokkaku-dō, Museum of Kyoto. The rest is in the Japan guide.
Keep reading
- Kyoto205 places to see in and around Kyoto, Japan: Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji, Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto. Best time: February to May and October to November.
- Food and drink115 places for food and drink in Japan, from Tsukiji fish market to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: February to May and October to November. Each with its own sea
- JapanBefore travelling to Japan: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days with a valid passport.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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