［Nishiki Ichiba is a 390 meter-long shopping street that stretches from Teramachi Dori to Takakura Dori in Kyoto. It is said to have been established about 400 years ago, and is lined with about 130 stores selling fresh fish, ingredients and processed goods used in Kyoto cuisine, light meals, and souvenirs. Also known as "Kyoto's Kitchen," it is well known not only to people in Kyoto City, but also to tourists from Japan and abroad.

［Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine, located on Shinkyogoku Dori at the eastern end of Nishiki Market, is dedicated to Sugawara Michizane, the famous god of learning. In addition to academics, many people visit the shrine to seek various benefits, such as prosperous business, good fortune, and protection from bad luck. The shrine grounds, which cover an area of approximately 200 tsubo (approximately 1.5 square meters), are filled with flowers from season to season, and the shrine is blessed with "Nishiki no mizu," famous spring water of high quality, which provides healing and comfort to many visitors.

The company sells authentic olive oil Kiyoe, which is used by many Michelin chefs, as well as products using the olive oil. Kiyoe is said to be an excellent match for Japanese cuisine, bringing out the true flavor of the ingredients. Among its popular products is the Yuba Cream Croquette made with yuba and soy milk, which has a refreshing aftertaste that does not interfere with the original aroma and flavor of the yuba and soy milk.

Food and beverage space: Available *Contains products from other restaurants
Access/3 min. walk from Exit 9 of Hankyu "Kyoto Kawaramachi Stn.
Method of payment / cash
Voice of the shopkeeper.
The staff favorite is the Kiyoe Chicken Matcha Croquette with chicken and matcha green tea. The light chicken meat is kneaded with matcha green tea, which mellows out the entire dish, making it easy to eat even for those who do not like matcha green tea.
Editor's Voice.
The croquettes, served freshly fried, are crispy, light and addictively delicious!

［Kyo-no-Onikudo Hiroshi has its main restaurant in the Sanjo Shopping Arcade. The Nishiki branch is the only one where both take-out and eat-in are available. The famous beef tenderloin aburi-zushi has a melt-in-your-mouth flavor and the sweetness of the meat fills your mouth with exquisite taste. In addition to meat sushi, Japanese beef steak skewers are also popular. Enjoy meat dishes to your heart's content.

Eating and drinking space: Yes
Access/5 min. walk from Exit 11 of Hankyu "Kyoto Kawaramachi Stn.
Payment methods: cash, credit card, e-money
Voice of the shopkeeper.
The service of choosing a steak in the store and eating it in the restaurant is also very popular, so please enjoy the meat with Hiro's specialties.
Editor's Voice.
［All of the wagyu beef served at [Hiroshi] is purchased from a whole cow, so it is fresh and tasty. Because we do not use a middleman, you can enjoy high quality meat at a reasonable price.

Enjoy "takotamago" (octopus eggs), a gourmet dish popular on SNS and other social networking sites, at Oar Kai, a restaurant specializing in furikake (sprinkles), delicacies, and snacks. Tako-tamago is a popular food item that consists of an octopus head on a skewer with a quail egg inside. The octopus is slowly simmered in a sweet and spicy soy sauce-based sauce, resulting in a soft and addictive taste. The cute, impactful appearance is also appealing and makes people's hearts skip a beat.

Eating and drinking space: None *Standing food is available at the storefront.
Access/4 min. walk from Exit 9 of Hankyu "Kyoto Kawaramachi Station", 8 min. walk from bus stop "Shijo Takakura".
Payment methods / cash, credit card, e-money
Voice of the shopkeeper.
In addition to octopus eggs, the "Shocking Sesame" furikake series is also popular as a souvenir. These sesame furikake are coated with eight different flavors of fragrant sesame seeds, which have high nutritional value and are also called "eating pills.
Particularly popular is the soy sauce-based sesame bonito, which is a perfect match of sesame and bonito flavor. Its versatility makes it ideal for use in a variety of dishes, such as boiled spinach, cold tofu, and salads, not to mention rice.
Editor's Voice.
Octopus eggs are available in three sizes: small, medium, and large! Choose the size you like.