Activities & Tours: Kyoto Prefecture

PERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour

Discover Kyoto's must-see landmarks and World Heritages with our coach tour in only one day! First adventure starts from Kiyomizu-Dera Temple, enjoying the wealthy nature from the significant terrace. Then say Konnichiwa to one thousand and one Kannon statue at Sanju-San-Gen-Do Temple, then the coach will take you to the most iconic place, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. Going under thousands of Torii Red gate tunnels will be a memorable experience. Don’t forget to explore green tunnels, Sagano Bamboo Forest and Kinkaku-ji Temple. Tour includes buffet lunch. ・Discover Kyoto’s must-see landmarks and World Heritages on this full-day coach tour efficiently ・A Professional English-speaking guide attend this tour ・Additionally, multilingual audio guidance is available in EN, FR, IT, ES, TH, ID, UK ・Must try this mystical experience going under thousands of iconic Torii Red gate at Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine ・Visit the gorgeous golden temple ・Enjoy strolling at Sagano Bamboo Forest

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based on 5335 reviews

See Details → Duration: 8 hours to 9 hours
From £92.35

Private Kyoto Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems, Personalised

Experience Kyoto like a local with a private, customized walking tour designed just for you. Explore iconic spots like Kyoto Tower, Togetsu-kyō Bridge, and Ginkaku-ji Temple, along with hidden gems tailored to your interests. Your guide will craft an itinerary based on your passions, offering insider tips and uncovering the city's top attractions and cultural secrets. Discover sacred sites like Fushimi Inari Taisha, explore the cultural richness of Gion, or venture into historic neighborhoods off the beaten path. Let your guide reveal Kyoto's true essence and charm. Within 24 hours of booking, you'll receive a questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, we'll assign a like-minded host who will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary and ensure your experience is flexible and tailored to your preferences.

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based on 1047 reviews

See Details → Duration: 2 hours to 8 hours
From £69.00

Private Kyoto Day Tour with Guide and Luxury Vehicle

Discover the sights of Kyoto that interest you the most on this customizable sightseeing tour. Alongside a private driver-guide, make an itinerary of your desired attractions or get recommendations to create your perfect day. Whether you want to focus on temples, culture, shopping, or Japanese history, this tour has everything covered for you. *Learn about Kyoto’s history and culture from your guide *Get a comprehensive overview of Kyoto in a day *In case of traffic, extra time is given free of charge *A private tour means a personalized experience

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based on 68 reviews

See Details → Duration: 8 hours to 10 hours
From £476.14

Private Kyoto Tour with Government-Licensed Guide and Vehicle (Max 7 persons)

Kyoto keeps traditional arts and beauty alive, but the busses and subways can be confusing and provide challenges for those with walking limitations. At Japan Guide Agency, we want everyone to experience Kyoto so we are happy to provide this customizable, private guided tour with a vehicle! Join us on a tour of Kyoto to see Kiyomizu Temple as it towers over the historical Gion district, famous for its rich history of geisha. The bamboo forest of Sagano and the gardens, shrines and temples in Kyoto will provide you with a window into old Japan. Once your reservation is made, a guide will contact you to plan your personalized tour. Choose 4 to 5 spots from ‘Tour Details’ to visit. Whether you are a history buff, love Japanese architecture, or just want to enjoy a green tea parfait, Kyoto has something for you! *Maximum 7 participants per tour. *If you have a child or children in your group, please let us know the number and their age.

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based on 180 reviews

See Details → Duration: 6 hours
From £490.97

Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha

Discover Kyoto's captivating Geisha culture with the Kyoto Night Walking Tour. Led by local guides steeped in tradition, this journey unveils the world of Geisha and Maiko. Stroll through Kyoto's night, where elegance and grace come to life. Learn Geisha secrets, their training, and artistry. Encounter Geisha and Maiko en route to appointments, offering a rare glimpse into their world. In an intimate setting, ask questions and engage with this enthralling tradition. The Kyoto Night Walking Tour immerses you authentically, connecting you to Kyoto's Geisha culture. Join us on this enchanting journey to illuminate the captivating world of Geisha, revealing the history and thriving traditions that come alive in Kyoto after dark.

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based on 183 reviews

See Details → Duration: 2 hours
From £27.07

Ramen Cooking Class at Ramen Factory in Kyoto

Ramen Factory is the only restaurant in the world where you are able to make original ramen by your hand and enjoy its deliciousness. You will do... -Making Noodles -Draining Noodles -Mixing the Soup -Roasting Chicken After enjoying your genuine ramen, you'll take home a souvenir. You can choose a souvenir " T-shirts", " Ramen bowl" or "J apanese Apron"! Vegetarian, Vegan, Muslim Friendly(No-pork, No-alcohol, Halal-chicken meat) courses are also available.

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based on 564 reviews

See Details → Duration: 1 hours 30 minutes
From £87.39

KYOTO Tea Ceremony with kimono near by Daitokuji

・Choose your Favorite kimono, and our professional kimono staff will help you to wear the kimono. ・Learn about kimono patterns and how to wear them for seasonal types and enjoy taking picture time. ・Before starting the tea ceremony, the Tea instructor will teach you about the background of tea culture ・Have Japanese sweets for tea ・Performance Tea ceremony by professional tea master. ・Enjoy to drink Tea and learn about manners. ・Lastly you can experience making tea yourself.

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based on 156 reviews

See Details → Duration: 1 hours 30 minutes
From £63.56

1 Day Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour from Hiroshima, Kyoto, or Osaka

This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter. Visit the World Heritage Sites of Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima and Hiroshima's Atomic Bomb Dome on this leisurely tour. Visit the Main Building of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, which was newly reopened after renovations in April 2019. Look forward to seeing wild deer in the untouched abundant nature of Miyajima.

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based on 221 reviews

See Details → Duration: 8 hours to 13 hours
From £114.40

Hidden Kyoto E-Biking tour

This is an 8 kilometer E-biking ride that visits famous attractions as well as hidden gems in Kyoto such as the Kinkakuji, Daitokuji Temple Complex in order to visit the Koto-in and Zuiho-in, Imamiyajinja and the Kitanotenmangu Temple.

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based on 1150 reviews

See Details → Duration: 3 hours 45 minutes
From £97.93

Private Kyoto Day Trip with English Speaking Driver

Explore Kyoto in Style and Comfort! Discover the magic of Kyoto on our exclusive private day trip by car. Your day, your way. We customize the itinerary to match your interests and preferences.The trip showcases a variety of temples and shrines in a day—including Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, and the bamboo forest in Arashiyama. As it’s a private trip, the itinerary can be customized based on your requests. Say goodbye to crowded buses and trains. Our private car ensures a comfortable and efficient journey between sites, maximizing your sightseeing time. No rush, no fixed timetable. You decide how long you want to spend at each stop. We're here to accommodate your pace. Book our Private Kyoto Day Trip by Car today and create unforgettable memories in this enchanting city!

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based on 95 reviews

See Details → Duration: 6 hours to 10 hours
From £397.22

10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour (up to 7 people)

If you have only one day in Kyoto and want to see all the top 10 must-see spots of Kyoto, this tour is the best for you. A professional local guide shows you the best, comfortable and convenient way to the spots. And you can enjoy walking along with the beautiful sceneries, paths, and back alleys only the local people know. We use taxis 3-4 times to save you time and energy. This tour is a mixture of public transport and taxis. Thanks to taxis and a friendly local professional guide, you can visit the 10 most famous attractions such as the Fushimi Inari shrine (thousands of Torii gate), Golden Pavilion, Kiyomizu temple (with huge balcony), bamboo forest, Geisha district, and so on. If you check the spots you can visit on this tour, you can notice that all must-see points in Kyoto are included!! Please enjoy the top ten spots with the beautiful stories of your guide.

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based on 552 reviews

See Details → Duration: 8 hours
From £143.00

Kyoto Top Highlights Full-Day Trip from Osaka/Kyoto

This is an easy, culturally enriching bus trip to Kyoto. The tour stops at the Fushimi Inari Shrine and the UNESCO World Heritage sites: Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kinkakuji Temple, and Arashiyama. In just one day, you can visit the most popular and famous places, experiencing a comprehensive overview of Kyoto's highlights.

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based on 211 reviews

See Details → Duration: 10 hours
From £79.44

Kyoto Early Morning Tour with English-Speaking Guide

Ran by @guidemejapan on instagram. Kyoto is one of the most famous spots to visit in Japan. Therefore, during the day, it is hard to see everything peacefully. In this tour, we start early to beat the crowds! We visit Fushimi-Inari Shrine, Kinkakuji, and Arashiyama. ⬇︎PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY⬇︎ ➡️This is WALKING tour that uses public transportation. This is not a bus tour. This tour requires about 12,000 walking steps. ➡️The tour is APPROXIMATELY 5.5 hours, meaning it can differ by around 30 minutes before or after the estimated time. ➡️Our guide will contact you through what's app so please download what's app prior to this tour. This is to enhance smooth meeting between the guide and the guests. ➡️As we have other groups in the tour, we cannot accept any late guests. If you are late, YOU CANNOT JOIN the tour and will not be given a refund. ➡️This tour has up to 8 people. ➡️You'll have time for lunch after the Kyoto Early Morning Tour, before the Geisha Show Tour.

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based on 412 reviews

See Details → Duration: 5 hours to 6 hours
From £83.15

Kyoto Nighttime All-Inclusive Eats and Streets, Gion and Beyond

You and no more than five others will explore the local foods and entertainment districts of Kyoto on a not-so-standard, all-inclusive walking and eating nighttime tour! You'll mingle with locals, eat regional specialties at two different standing bar restaurants (though we often sit down at one or both), and be given a visual feast of a primer on the various nightlife scenes in Kyoto, from geiko (a.k.a. "geisha") on down. With a native or equivalent English speaking guide at your side, you'll get a clear understanding of what the area is all about. And with some great food and a couple of (included) drinks in you, the merriment will be all the more! Our tours are very small group (6 or less), which means much more attention and quality for you. Local insight, great food, and good times await. For those interested in trying some Kobe beef, be sure to choose the option which includes 100g (about 3.5 oz.) of prime Kobe area beef. It's reasonably priced, too!

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based on 382 reviews

See Details → Duration: 3 hours
From £92.05

Kyoto Night Foodie Tour

◼︎Try Kyoto's traditional, seasoned dishes at a hidden restaurant in Gion & Pontocho◼︎ We'll walk around the Gion where many old Kyoto-style buildings can be seen. Our local guide will provide insight into how locals enjoy their nights. We will enjoy simple, seasoned Kyoto appetizers in a traditional atmosphere! Moreover, you can try 3 different kinds of Sake produced in Kyoto, so you can enjoy authentic Kyoto sake with Kyoto foods! Vegetalian course is available. You can also book both courses at a time. ◼︎Enjoy more Kyoto food◼︎ We'll walk to the cafe where you can enjoy Japanese local dessert with coffee or alcohol drink! Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews! ※Please inform us when booking if you need vegetarian course meal because we need to arrange it with the restaurant.

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based on 1170 reviews

See Details → Duration: 3 hours
From £125.26

Activities & Tours: Kyoto Prefecture

PERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour

Private Kyoto Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems, Personalised

Private Kyoto Day Tour with Guide and Luxury Vehicle

Private Kyoto Tour with Government-Licensed Guide and Vehicle (Max 7 persons)

Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha

Ramen Cooking Class at Ramen Factory in Kyoto

KYOTO Tea Ceremony with kimono near by Daitokuji

1 Day Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour from Hiroshima, Kyoto, or Osaka

Hidden Kyoto E-Biking tour

Private Kyoto Day Trip with English Speaking Driver

10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour (up to 7 people)

Kyoto Top Highlights Full-Day Trip from Osaka/Kyoto

Kyoto Early Morning Tour with English-Speaking Guide

Kyoto Nighttime All-Inclusive Eats and Streets, Gion and Beyond

Kyoto Night Foodie Tour

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