Activities & Tours: Kyoto Prefecture

Nighttime Walking Tour in Gion and Yasaka with Sake in Hand

• This is a night-time walking tour in the Gion area. You will learn about Kyoto's geisha culture, Shinto beliefs, and Buddhism. Our local guides will also share their recommended spots to enhance your journey. • We will walk through photogenic areas of Kyoto, such as Gion, Yasaka Pagoda, and Yasaka Shrine. • At night, there are fewer people, allowing you to enjoy the Japanese atmosphere comfortably. • We provide Kin-Kame, a celebrated sake known for its fruity aroma and smooth taste. Experience the magic of Kyoto like never before with our exclusive night-time walking tour. Enjoy the serene and enchanting streets of Kyoto, illuminated by gentle lights. Explore the historic Gion, Yasaka Pagoda, and Yasaka Shrine, capturing the beauty of Kyoto's nightscape. We offer Kin-Kame, a renowned sake from Shiga Prefecture. We selected two types of Kin-Kame with popular polishing ratios of 60% and 80%, allowing you to compare their distinct and exquisite flavor profiles.

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based on 20 reviews

See Details → Duration: 1 hours to 1 hours 30 minutes
From £32.84

Walking Tour - Osaka Castle and River Cruise from Osaka or Kyoto

This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter. See Osaka, the commercial center of western Japan, on this wonderful 1-day round-trip tour departing from Kyoto! Visit some of Osaka's most iconic sights, and experience both traditional and modern Osaka. Enjoy panoramic views of Osaka at the Floating Garden Observatory at the top of the Umeda Sky Building, which is also popular among international travelers for its unique architecture. Be in awe of Osaka Castle's grandeur. Revel in the superb scenery from the castle tower. Take a riverboat cruise for a breathtaking view of Japan's water city, Osaka.

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based on 7 reviews

See Details → Duration: 9 hours
From £88.98

2 Hour Night Walking Tour Throughout Gion in a Small Group

Explore the sights and the sounds of modern day Kyoto with a local. Admire the beauty of the local community. Experience the sights and sounds of the local area and explore the local community and see how the local traditional people. still live.

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based on 9 reviews

See Details → Duration: 2 hours
From £23.83

Private Kyoto Tour with Photography

IG piqtourjapan for more dates/times/etc This is a ~4 hour photo shoot and tour where you can choose the spots you'd like to visit and we can work out an itinerary as long as it fits in the allotted time! Your host is an experienced local with many years in professional photography. They will give you all the history and fun facts you want while also getting iconic photos for you to take home. Photos are professionally edited and returned quickly. Don't miss this chance to not only see Kyoto but also get special photos to take home.

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based on 8 reviews

See Details → Duration: 1 minutes to 10 hours
From £463.35

Inside of Fushimi Inari - exploring and lunch with locals

This is the original Fushimi hidden route tour. This is a 3-hour 30-minute hiking lead by locals. Soba noodle Lunch is included. You will experience the holy mountain of Fushimi through an alternative off-beaten path. This experience includes: 1) Sightseeing of the main shrine and thousands of red gates, with an explanation of their history and cultural background. 2) Easy walking through a peaceful bamboo and cedar tree forest path, visiting authentic holy spots (worship stones & waterfall) and a factory. 3) Going up a forest route to the summit shrine (20 min). The summit is 233m high, and I will show you around the shrine. 4) Photo-shooting part. On the way down, I will show you lots of photogenic spots that are usually less crowded. 5) Snack & drink, and the breathtaking panorama view of Kyoto city from the viewpoint. 6) Lunch at the best soba restaurant. Vegan options are available but tell us IN ADVANCE.

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based on 16 reviews

See Details → Duration: 4 hours
From £58.26

Kyoto Kiyomizudera Temple Family Plan Maiko and Samurai

Located in Higashiyama, Kyoto, on the approach to Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Shiki Maiko Experience Studio is a renovated townhouse. Nearby are Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kodai-ji Temple, Sannenzaka (Sannenzaka), Nene-no-michi, and Yasaka Pagoda. You can transform into a maiko in a streetscape that gives a particularly ancient feel of Kyoto, and take photos indoors or stroll around the neighborhood. We are committed to authenticity in everything we do, and do not compromise on beauty or customer service, so we transform each customer to bring out their beauty to the fullest, and then we take beautiful photos of their memories so that you can take home an everlasting photograph. Come and experience the beauty of a real maiko at Shiki.

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See Details → Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
From £254.22

Kyoto Private Cultural Historical Tour with Local Japanese Guide

Embark on an exclusive journey through Kyoto with my private, customizable tour, ideal for both newcomers and seasoned visitors. Craft your adventure around your interests, from iconic landmarks to hidden gems, with the flexibility for special arrangements like restaurant bookings or surprise proposals. As your English-speaking, local Japanese guide with extensive experience and a high rating (average 4.85 stars), I offer deep insights into Japanese culture and Kyoto's history. Running my private business allows me to provide a high-quality experience at a more affordable rate than traditional tour companies. Discover Kyoto's beauty, tradition, and culture, creating unforgettable memories tailored just for you. Let's make your visit to Kyoto a personal exploration filled with unique experiences, navigating the city's rich heritage with ease and insight. Your perfect Kyoto adventure awaits, designed with your dreams and desires at the forefront.

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based on 1 reviews

See Details → Duration: 3 hours to 8 hours
From £158.89

Private Kyoto Arashiyama Custom Half-Day Tour by Chartered Vehicle

Arashiyama area in western Kyoto is one of the most beautiful places to visit especially in the cherry blossom season and the foliage season in Japan. The combination of the traditional culture with the great nature will be spectacular..

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based on 4 reviews

See Details → Duration: 4 hours
From £635.56

Kyoto Tea Ceremony & Kiyomizu-dera Temple Walking Tour

- Discover Kyoto's special streets with their quaint atmosphere, as if you had time-slipped into ancient times. Kiyomizuzaka is the name of an area that is composed of several streets with a traditional feel of Kyoto. In the area, we also take you to the most colorful temple in Kyoto called Yasakakoshindo. - A variety of local street foods will take you to Kiyomizu-Dera After that, we'll enjoy local snacks and foods there! We'll then visit the Kiyomizu-dera Temple. We'll also visit Otowa Waterfall, which brings you good luck. Let's try the Japanese way of worshipping together. - Lead yourself into a world of an elegant and peaceful Tea Ceremony Enjoy traditional-style tea ceremony with Japanese sweets in a sophisticated room surrounded by tea utensils. 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!

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based on 83 reviews

See Details → Duration: 3 hours
From £81.03

Kyoto Sake Bar and Pub Crawl (Food & Sake Tour)

Pub crawls – or “nomi aruki,” as we call them in Japan – are an excellent way to see a side of Kyoto that tourists usually miss. Your guide, Kenji, spent many years working at a sake brewery in Hyogo. His duties included the pleasure of tasting over 1,000 sakes from breweries in Japan – and around the world. Kenji will take you to two or three special bars with delicious food and drinks tailored to your individual preferences. Explore Kyoto's sake, craft beer, and food culture with Kenji, a certified international sake sommelier, right in the heart of Kyoto! Even if you don't consume alcohol, you're welcome to enjoy Kyoto's delicious cuisine with us, but all guests on the tour need to be at least 20 years old. It's very important that we know about any dietary restrictions you might have. Please let us know when you make your reservation. Group size: 2 - 4 people

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based on 12 reviews

See Details → Duration: 3 hours
From £158.89

Kyoto Golden Route 1 Day Bus Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

We will take you to go unmissable sightseeing spots in Kyoto with English speaking guide. Let's explore together. Fushimi Inari Shrine is one of the most popular place in Kyoto nowadays. You can go through the one thousand Torii gates. Kiyomizu Temple is a UNESCO world cultural heritage site. This temple is one of the most and popular temples in the Kyoto city. You can enjoy the panoramic view of Kyoto city from the temple. We will take you to either Kyoto Handicraft Center or Nishijin Textile Center. (*Schedule will be decided on tour day.) You can learn how to do Japanese handicraft in Kyoto Handicraft Center and also enjoy to learn the tradition of Japan's kimono culture in Nishijin textile center. 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 gorgeous scenery.

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based on 7 reviews

See Details → Duration: 11 hours
From £92.69

Samurai Performance and Casual Experience: Kyoto Ticket

Kenbu (sword performance), one of many Japanese traditional arts, demonstrates the culture of the samurai, a warrior class that ruled Japan for 700 years. Kenbu masters who work to keep the spirit of samurai culture alive perform this. stage show about 30-min at Samurai Kenbu Theater. Satisfy your intellectual curiosity with in-depth talks, and enjoy both traditional and new-style Kenbu performances based on historical tales from the feudal period. You can also take a simple lesson on Japanese 'katana' swords, 'sensu' folding fan.

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based on 100 reviews

See Details → Duration: 1 hours
From £26.48

Bus tour：Maiko Night Performance incl. Kaiseki-style dinner(GW)

Looking for an evening entertainment in Kyoto? Experience an unforgettable evening in Kyoto with our hassle-free evening bus tour. Enjoy a mesmerizing maiko performance while savoring an authentic Kyoto-style Kaiseki dinner. After pickup at Kyoto Station, the bus will transport you to the renowned Shozan Resort Kyoto. Here, you'll be treated to a captivating maiko dinner show. A maiko is an apprentice geiko (distinct from a geisha) in Kyoto, skilled in performing traditional songs, dances, and playing Japanese instruments to entertain guests. After the show, take a leisurely stroll through the Japanese garden and admire the traditional architecture. The tour also includes a brief stop at Higashiyama-sancho Park, famous for its enchanting night views of Kyoto. The tour concludes with drop-offs at Kyoto Station or select hotels: Kyoto Tokyu Hotel, RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto, and Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande. Join us for an evening of cultural immersion and scenic beauty.

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based on 5 reviews

See Details → Duration: 1 hours
From £90.04

Kiyomizu Temple and Backstreets of Gion, Half Day Group Tour

On this half-day private tour, we will visit picture-postcard places of Kyoto in Higashiyama area and enjoy walking through quiet alleys. To start with, we will visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple, one of Kyoto's most famous landmarks, and visit the photogenic places nearby that look like they have appeared in films! After strolling the scenic and hidden paths in Higashiyama area, we will stop by the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto, Kenninji Temple, to adore their beutiful gardens. Finally, we will take a walk the picturesque streets of Gion, where "Memoirs of a Geisha" was set in, to end our tour. If you are interested in Japanese culture and history of Kyoto, this tour will be a great introduction!

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based on 28 reviews

See Details → Duration: 4 hours
From £42.54

Kyoto sake tasting near Fushimi Inari

Come and experience sake’s history and production on a 3 hour tasting tour. Tasting arond 10 variety of different sakes, you will surely find your favorite one! Embark on this sake adventure. I welcome you to my sake tasting experience in Kyoto. Fushimi area is famous not only Fushimi inari but also sake production. Kyoto is 2nd biggest production in Japan. Basically Kyoto's sake tastes sweet because of soft water. We'll explore two of my favorite breweries, sake museum and local bar. I'm passionate about sake, and I’d like to share with you the process of sake making, comparing different kinds and brands. You will taste the differences between sakes—the highest quality, unfiltered, unpasteurized, and many other seasonable sakes. We help to find your favorite type of sake!

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based on 9 reviews

See Details → Duration: 3 hours
From £58.26

Activities & Tours: Kyoto Prefecture

Nighttime Walking Tour in Gion and Yasaka with Sake in Hand

Walking Tour - Osaka Castle and River Cruise from Osaka or Kyoto

2 Hour Night Walking Tour Throughout Gion in a Small Group

Private Kyoto Tour with Photography

Inside of Fushimi Inari - exploring and lunch with locals

Kyoto Kiyomizudera Temple Family Plan Maiko and Samurai

Kyoto Private Cultural Historical Tour with Local Japanese Guide

Private Kyoto Arashiyama Custom Half-Day Tour by Chartered Vehicle

Kyoto Tea Ceremony & Kiyomizu-dera Temple Walking Tour

Kyoto Sake Bar and Pub Crawl (Food & Sake Tour)

Kyoto Golden Route 1 Day Bus Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

Samurai Performance and Casual Experience: Kyoto Ticket

Bus tour：Maiko Night Performance incl. Kaiseki-style dinner(GW)

Kiyomizu Temple and Backstreets of Gion, Half Day Group Tour

Kyoto sake tasting near Fushimi Inari

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