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Kansai KIX pick up or drop off service⇋Kyoto urban area

Kansai KIX pick up or drop off service⇋Kyoto urban area

***Pay attention please: "⇋" means ONE WAY service, you can choose Pick-up OR Drop-off service.Thanks for your cooperation. We provide 24-hour pick-up or drop-off service Free waiting time is 90 minutes (Counting from the actual landing time of the flight, overtime waiting will cost 5,000 yen per hour) Attention: 6-seat car: 6 people and 4 luggage 9-seat car: 9 people and 10 luggage 13-seat car: 13 people and 6 luggage 1.We have several kind of cars from 7 to 13 seats. Just choose our private, door to door airport transfer. 2.We will contact you immediately after your booking to confirm it and will request any missed details of your trip if any. One day before the trip, you will receive the phone number of your driver for your convenience. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. • Cardboard sign with your name costs an extra 3,800 yen in cash
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Kyoto Private Food Tours with a Local Foodie: 100% Personalized

Kyoto Private Food Tours with a Local Foodie: 100% Personalized

You’ll join one of our Kyoto hosts to taste the city’s most delicious meals and street food. Kyoto is a city rich in cultural heritage, and this has directly influenced its culinary tradition. Keep things moving with a quick trip to a 100-yen sushi bar and have a draft beer in an intimate izakaya. At this small local bar, you’ll share small plates of local specialties your local Host will be happy to introduce you to. And for a uniquely Kyoto experience shared with your local insider, enjoy a steaming bowl of Nishin-soba and a cold drink as the sun sets over the Kamo River. Within 24 hours after booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a local host who will get in touch with the best food recommendations to create a bespoke itinerary to your taste and requests.
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Kyoto night walk tour (Gion district)

Kyoto night walk tour (Gion district)

Meeting up at Gion Shijo station. I will walk through Gion traditional pass with you with local insight.
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Kyoto's coast Amanohashidate and Ine Boathouse Full-Day Tour

Kyoto's coast Amanohashidate and Ine Boathouse Full-Day Tour

Discover the perfect blend of history and nature on a one-day tour of Kyoto. This itinerary is perfect for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike.We begin with the magnificent Amanohashidate, one of Japan's "Three Scenic Views," renowned for its unique sandbar resembling a bridge to the heavens, lined with lush pine trees. The sandbar's shape is like a bridge slanting upward into the sky, hence the name "Amanohashidate." You can take a cable car to the top for a panoramic view of this natural wonder. Next, we head to Ine Village, often referred to as the "Venice of Japan," where the unique waterfront funaya houses and tranquil natural scenery captivate visitors. In Ine, you can enjoy a boat ride under the clear blue sky, feed seagulls, or rent a bike to explore the charming village at your own pace, experiencing the authentic rural atmosphere.
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Samurai Sword Experience (Family Friendly) at SAMURAI MUSEUM

Samurai Sword Experience (Family Friendly) at SAMURAI MUSEUM

You will put on the traditional samurai outfit and wield a katana just like a real samurai. This is the only samurai sword experience in Kyoto where you would feel like a real samurai and have a real hands on sword experience different from some simple costume play. Many people come to Japan to learn about the history of samurai and fulfill their childhood dream of being a samurai and this is it. The lesson includes hakama wearing, wearing samurai armor and samurai helmet and posing in front of several samurai-theme backgrounds.
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Kimono rental at Kyoto Maikoya, NISHIKI

Kimono rental at Kyoto Maikoya, NISHIKI

Renting kimono in Kyoto can be a fun and memorable experience. Lockers for your belongings, 8 hours of rental, free hair styling(simple style), various choices of kanzashi and hairpins, plus size kimono and more. ***In winter season, we recommend you to wear a scarf, thin thermal shirt and leggings to keep you warm (Tights is not suitable for Japanese footwear "zori"). You can rental warm clothes with additional fee at MAIKOYA.
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Nara Half Day Bus Tour from Kyoto

Nara Half Day Bus Tour from Kyoto

Let's discover the city of Nara. We will take you to vist Todai ji Temple including Great Buddha hall, Nara park and also Kasuga Taisha Shrine. - Explore Nara city from Kyoto. - Enjoy to see frendly and charming deer. - Visit the famous Kasuga Taisha Shrine. - Travel with comfortable air conditioned bus. - Minimum number of 15 people for the tour to operate. Let's enjoy sightseeing in traditional areas including Todaiji temple, Nara park and Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Todaiji temple Great Buddha is one of most famous and historical landmarks in Nara. Its around 15 meters in height. Todaiji temple claims the largest wooden structure in the world. You can enjoy to see frendly and charming deer in Nara park. Kasuga Taisha Shrine is the Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara. We can visit general worship of main sanctuary. (Special Worship of Main Sanctuary, Kasugataisha Museum, and Botanical Garden are NOT included.)
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Kyoto and Nara Golden Route 1-Day Bus Tour from Kyoto

Kyoto and Nara Golden Route 1-Day Bus Tour from Kyoto

This full day experience is great choice to explore these both of historic cities of Kyoto and Nara. You can see popular and famous temple, shrine and also park with charming deers. Todaiji temple Great Buddha is one of most famous and historical landmarks in Nara. It is the largest wooden structure in the world.You can enjoy to see frendly and charming deer in Nara park. Kasuga Taisha Shrine is the Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara. We can visit general worship of main sanctuary. (Special Worship of Main Sanctuary, Kasugataisha Museum, and Botanical Garden are NOT included.) Kyoto imperial palace is a huge beautiful garden is spread in the historical center of Kyoto. . Kinkakuji is temple of the golden pavilion is one of the buddhist temples in Kyoto and a must visit landmark in Kyoto. Bamboo grove in Arashiyama is beautiful place to walk. Let's walk goergeous scenery.
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[20 min]Kyoto Private Helicopter Tour : Major Shrines and Temples

[20 min]Kyoto Private Helicopter Tour : Major Shrines and Temples

[20minutes] Helicopter tour in KYOTO!!  Kyoto helicopter tour flight "Kyoto Kinkakuji tample Heli Cruising"  You will visit Kyoto city by helicopter. Departing from the Kyoto Heliport, you will go around the Kyoto station, the Kyoto Tower area and return to the Kyoto Heliport.
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Morning E-bike Tour of Fushimi-Inari, Gion, Nanzen-ji, Kamo River

Morning E-bike Tour of Fushimi-Inari, Gion, Nanzen-ji, Kamo River

We are Kyoto ECO Trip, a rental bicycle company based in the heart of Kyoto and our aim is to raise awareness of the brilliance of riding a bicycle in the beautiful Kyoto. Bicycle rides help us find the hidden beauty of Kyoto that most tourists are likely to overlook and we hope this tour helps you see things you are not able to see when you take public transport like subways, buses, and taxis. The type of bicycle we use on this tour is an Electric Pedal-Asist bike with a basket in front. Pedal-assist e-bikes help you padal more smoothly and easily, and they work much like conventional bikes and should be easy to ride for those who are used to cycling. First, you get to exlpore the famous thousands of the torii gates in Fushimi Inari Shrine. Next, the beautiful Nanzen-ji Temple and the popular Heian Jungu Shrine is also our stop. There are a few of the popular spots you make a quick stop during our stop such as the Gion District and Sanjusangendo Temple.
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Kyoto Japanese Flower Arrangement Ikebana

Kyoto Japanese Flower Arrangement Ikebana

Which do you want to try? Traditional style or modern style? Or you'll be able to try both. Please let us know when you come. During the Ikebana workshop, you'll create your own masterpiece, guided by our instructors. Your artwork will be displayed in a tokonoma (alcove) in a traditional Japanese room, where tea ceremony is held. This experience is a time for immersion in nature, showing reverence for it and engaging in self-dialogue. It is a form of meditation. The artwork in front of you is an expression derived from your past and present. It is recommended for those seeking new Zen experiences. Our style diverges slightly from classic forms, focusing on bringing out the beauty while respecting the natural form of the plants themselves. It might be likened to a primitive style, evoking a sense of wabi-sabi.
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Kyoto and Nara Tour by Car from Kyoto Osaka

Kyoto and Nara Tour by Car from Kyoto Osaka

I can take you to famous sightseeing spots smoothly and efficiently in my car with air-conditioned comfort. My tours are convenient for tourists with limited time. In addition, I can take you to other places where you want to visit. You can customize your tour as you like at any time.
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Private Guided Traditional Buddhist Cooking in Japan

Private Guided Traditional Buddhist Cooking in Japan

You can have an Kyoto specific culinary experience in this class. Japan has a long history of vegan cuisine which developed at Buddhist temples. Since killing animals is strictly prohibited in Buddhism, so all the dishes generally don’t contain any animal products such as meat and fish. It's very healthy and well-balanced cuisine featuring seasonal vegetables, soybeans(tofu), grains, seaweed or many fermented foods. We make a variety of dishes inspired by classic Buddhist cooking with modern twists. These delicious dishes make the most of the original taste of local ingredients. It's not difficult to cook at all but you will find the delicacy of Japanese cuisine in every detail of the dish. I'm sure you can enjoy Japanese authentic cooking which you are not be able to taste in the restaurant.
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Kyoto Morning Tour (Round Trip from Kyoto)

Kyoto Morning Tour (Round Trip from Kyoto)

This tour is recommended for those traveling to Kyoto for the first time. Visit popular sightseeing spots efficiently, all before noon! This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter. Visit the World Heritage Site of Nijo Castle. The impressive, elaborate carvings and decors in the Ninomaru Palace are a must-see. Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple, with its beautiful golden Shariden (a building in which Buddha's ashes are enshrined), and see its elegantly beautiful garden. See the Kyoto Imperial Palace, which was used as the Emperor's residence until about 150 years ago.
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Kyoto Portrait Tour with Kimono

Kyoto Portrait Tour with Kimono

Please find out this tour on IG #travel.japan_together Let's enjoy photo shooting tour with local photographers!! We will take you to some of our favorite spots in Kyoto, and explain interesting history and episodes, and capture important travel moments. We will show you hidden gem, and make you feel authentic Kyoto. After shooting, our photographers will edit photos with professional style, and give you as Japan-super memories. You can get awesome photos beyond your imagination! The photos will be remaining as your special travel memories forever. ※This experience DOESN'T include kimono wearing and price , so please be careful! If you want to enjoy photo session with kimono, please go to the kimono shop before meeting time.
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