ayumi was a delightful guide. she provided great historical tidbits on the market and curated the tour based on our interests and tastes! she was also very knowledgeable on which vendors had the best products (like soy sauce, dashi, kombu, etc.). i bought way more items than i had planned (and wish i bought more after i got home). we ended the tour at a sushi restaurant and really enjoyed her company, especially when i showed her pics of what americans call sushi!!!!

We thoroughly enjoyed our Nishiki Market tour with Ayumi. She was a delightful guide and with her help we tasted so many delicious things on our first day in Kyoto. When I mentioned that my husband was suffering from back pain, she took me to a pharmacy and helped me buy something that provided him with much needed relief! She was so helpful, thoughtful and knowledgeable about the market as well. We ended our tour with a fun lunch at a revolving sushi restaurant.

Great job! Robin has wonderful first hand knowledge as a guide and home cook of the food scene at Nishiki Market and it’s history!

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