Kyoto Supermarket Survival Walk: Free Tour
Overview
Join me for a 60-minute walk comparing:
-A luxury Depachika (Daimaru Department Store)
-A real local Life supermarket
You’ll learn how to:
-Find good food for everyday meals
-Understand price labels & discount stickers
-Shop smoothly like a local
This is a practical, non-touristy experience designed for travelers staying in Kyoto.
What We Do
1- Depachika (Daimaru) Explore the high-end food hall to see premium Japanese food, seasonal sweets, and beautifully crafted gift items.
2- Life Supermarket Dive into the heart of daily life and learn:
-Reading Labels: How to find prices and ingredients.
-Discount Culture: What those stickers mean (and when they might appear!).
-Local Manners: How to use carts, baskets, and self-checkout machines like a pro.
Please Note
-This is a walking & educational tour.
-Discounts are not guaranteed, as stock changes every minute.
-The tour ends at Life (Shijo-Karasuma), where you can stay to do your own shopping.
This activity includes:
- Daimaru Kyoto
- Kyoto Life - Shijo Karasuma
Our Guides
On arrival
Meeting Point
Daimaru Kyoto (Underground Entrance)
Location: In front of the underground entrance escalator of Daimaru Department Store.
Direct Access: * Hankyu Railway: Directly connected to Karasuma Station.
Kyoto City Subway (Karasuma Line): Directly connected to Shijo Station.
How to Find Me: I will be standing near the escalator by the Daimaru underground entrance, holding a red cloth as a landmark. It's easy to find even in the crowd!
Things to note
Please Note
This is a walking & educational tour.
Discounts are not guaranteed as stock changes every minute.
The tour ends at Life (Shijo-Karasuma), where you can stay to do your own shopping.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
