Just a 4-minute walk from Hankyu Kyoto Kawaramachi Station, Nishiki Market is a bustling shopping street filled with traditional Kyoto delicacies. This historic market, which has thrived for over 400 years, is lined with vendors selling a variety of local specialties, including wagashi (Japanese sweets), pickles, fresh seafood, and meats. At the eastern end of the market, you’ll find Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine, dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning. Many visitors come here not only to pray for academic success but also for business prosperity, good fortune, and protection from misfortune.
Note: Please refrain from eating while walking inside the market, as it can cause congestion and inconvenience to other shoppers. Enjoy your purchases in designated areas or in front of the store where you bought them.