How much does it cost?

Free admission (purchases and some activities cost extra)

Where is it and what is the nearest station?

Kyoto City Central Wholesale Market. The nearest station is Umekoji-Kyotonishi.

Photo: the venue and its surroundings (Wikimedia Commons)

Food event in Kyoto

Autumn Market Thanks Festa at Kyoto City Central Wholesale Market

Name: Autumn Market Thanks Festa at Kyoto City Central Wholesale Market
Start: 2026-11-14T09:00:00+09:00
End: 2026-11-15T15:00:00+09:00
Location: Kyoto City Central Wholesale Market

Explore Kyoto's central wholesale market through food stalls, fresh produce shopping, and market tours. The November 15 event starts at 10:00 AM.

Dates: Nov 14 (Sat) – Nov 15 (Sun)
Hours: 09:00 – 15:00
Venue: Kyoto City Central Wholesale Market
Nearest station: Umekoji-Kyotonishi
Admission: Free admission (purchases and some activities cost extra)

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About this event

Step inside Kyoto's central wholesale market and discover the people and produce behind the city's cuisine. The Food Kyoto TABLE fair features sweets and processed foods made with ingredients from Kyoto Prefecture. Guided tours led by food storytellers introduce the market's operations. Visitors can explore the connection between local ingredients, food distribution and Kyoto's culinary traditions.

Highlights

Shop for Kyoto-made foods at Food Kyoto TABLE
Join a guided market tour with a food storyteller
Discover the Kyo-Suzaku Sushi Market
Explore the Ajiwaikan food culture museum

Good for: For travelers interested in Kyoto's food culture and local ingredients.

Good to know before you go

Market tours require no reservation; meet at the first-floor entrance.
Guided tours run from 10:00 to 11:00 and 13:00 to 14:00.
Purchases and certain activities cost extra.

Pochikichi's story corner

Where do the ingredients behind Kyoto's cuisine come from?

To understand Kyoto's food culture, it helps to look beyond the finished dishes. Kyoto Central Wholesale Market offers a glimpse into how ingredients reach restaurants and households. The complex includes seafood facilities, food retailers and spaces dedicated to culinary culture.

The Autumn Market Thanks Festa opens this world to visitors. Food Kyoto TABLE introduces products made with ingredients from across Kyoto Prefecture. Other participating spaces include Kyo-Suzaku Sushi Market and the Ajiwaikan food culture museum.

Guided tours with food storytellers reveal another side of the market. Rather than simply buying food, visitors can learn about the people and systems that support Kyoto's cuisine. That is why the market tour and Food Kyoto TABLE deserve a closer look.

Sources: Kyoto Central Wholesale Market Official Announcement (Japanese)

FAQ

What is Autumn Market Thanks Festa at Kyoto City Central Wholesale Market?: Step inside Kyoto's central wholesale market and discover the people and produce behind the city's cuisine. The Food Kyoto TABLE fair features sweets and processed foods made with ingredients from Kyoto Prefecture. Guided tours led by food storytellers introduce the market's operations. Visitors can explore the connection between local ingredients, food distribution and Kyoto's culinary traditions.
When is Autumn Market Thanks Festa at Kyoto City Central Wholesale Market?: From Nov 14 (Sat) to Nov 15 (Sun), 2026.
What are the opening hours?: 09:00 – 15:00
How much does it cost?: Free admission (purchases and some activities cost extra)
Where is it and what is the nearest station?: Kyoto City Central Wholesale Market. The nearest station is Umekoji-Kyotonishi.

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