Activities & Tours: Kyoto Prefecture

Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya, GION

Our award-winning tea ceremonies are not only enjoyable but also a comprehensive educational experience. Our expert tea master and host, and friendly staff will demonstrate the process during the tea ceremony while explaining the significance behind it the steps and the tools. You will get to learn about tea ceremony history, Kyoto, and tea ceremony etiquette.

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based on 20 reviews

See Details → Duration: 2 hours
From £48.94

Kyoto Arashiyama Walking Tour: Bamboo, Monkeys, Zen & Secrets

Join our tour and uncover the essence of Arashiyama on foot, exploring hidden gems with our local guide. This walking tour perfectly blends natural beauty, cultural heritage, and interactive experiences. Wander through the serene Bamboo Grove, visit the historic Tenryuji Gardens, admire the vibrant Kimono Forest, cross the iconic Togetsukyo Bridge, and meet the monkeys at the park. This tour offers a complete Arashiyama experience in a short time—just be prepared for a brief hike to the Monkey Park! Places you will visit: - Arashiyama Bamboo Grove - Monkey Park - Tenryuji Garden - Kimono Forest - Togetsukyo Bridge - and few hidden spots

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based on 347 reviews

See Details → Duration: 5 hours
From £61.86

Private Tour Kyoto-Nara w/Hotel Pick Up & Drop off from Kyoto

Discover Kyoto and nara on a full-day guided tour. Visit the Todai-ji temple, The temple is a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site as one of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara", together with seven other sites including temples, shrines and places in the city of Nara. Experience feeding the deer at Nara Park, and see the famous Golden Pavilion of kyoto, explore the kimono forest , marvel at the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and Fushimi Inari.

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based on 53 reviews

See Details → Duration: 6 hours to 10 hours
From £259.52

Kyoto Samurai Experience

Experience Katana and Zen in a historical Samurai house in Kyoto. This is an excellent chance for visitors to try out a REAL Katana (Japanese sword) and Samurai culture. Through this course, you can learn and feel “Bushido” with Katana and Zen.

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based on 839 reviews

See Details → Duration: 1 hours 30 minutes
From £95.33

Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Temples, shrines, and tea ceremonies. The traditions of ancient Japan are still alive and well in the old capitol, Kyoto. Walking around this beautiful city can feel like you are in a time machine as its architecture has been preserved for centuries. Kiyomizu Temple towers over the historical Gion district, famous for its rich history of geisha. There is much history in this city that you don’t want to miss so book our Government Licensed and Experienced English-speaking guides for a walking tour of Kyoto! Once your reservation is made, a guide will be in touch to plan your personalized tour. Choose 3 to 4 spots that you wish to visit and your guide will plan a personalized itinerary. If you do not know where to visit, ask the guide to send you their recommended itinerary based on your interests. Whether you are a history buff, love the beauty of old Japanese architecture, or just want to enjoy a green tea parfait, Kyoto has something for you!

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based on 818 reviews

See Details → Duration: 6 hours
From £116.52

Kyoto Geisha Encounter and Cultural Gion Walking Tour

Discover Kyoto’s captivating geisha district, Gion, with a professional guide who knows every corner of this historic area. Wander through picturesque alleys, admire timeless architecture and discover hidden gems. Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of Kyoto's historic geisha district. In the first half of this group cultural tour, walking through the charming streets of Gion. Gain insight into Kyoto's rich cultural heritage and traditional charm. Learn about the lifestyle of Maiko (an apprentice Geisha) and Geisha (Geiko in Kyoto) and uncover the fascinating history of this renowned geisha district from a knowledgeable local guide. In the second half of the tour, visit a special private house where you will be warmly welcomed by a Maiko and a teahouse owner (a former geiko). Enjoy their fascinating live performance, engage in conversation and take pictures with the maiko. Experience the true essence of geisha culture and create unforgettable memories with this tour.

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based on 194 reviews

See Details → Duration: 3 hours
From £92.05

Samurai Training with Modern day Musashi in Kyoto

▼The Most Authentic Samurai Training Activity in Kyoto, Japan▼ You will wear the proper training gear and hold real katana swords to train as the samurai did at a local dojo where 30+ students train regularly. Handling a katana correctly and cutting through objects will change your life. After participating in the training, if you wish to learn more, you can join our regular training or enroll in our online lessons. *From January 2025, "Let's ask Shogo" will not be the interpreter for this activity. Please understand that you won't be able to meet Shogo. ▼The content of this experience▼ 1. Getting dressed in the training gear 2. Learning how to draw, sheath, and swing the katana safely 3. Learning about the culture and history of katana and samurai 4. Cutting rolled tatami mats with a real katana 5. Watching the master's katana performance

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based on 79 reviews

See Details → Duration: 2 hours
From £105.93

Kyoto Custom Highlight: Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide

Take control of your sightseeing itinerary by booking this customised tour. Whether its a minimum of 4-hour or a full day trip consisting of 8 hours, visit all the sights you wish with a professional guide. Choose from an enormous range of cultural and historical landmarks and tick off your desired attractions all in one day! Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavillion), Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu temple and Gion district are just a pocketful of destinations out of countless others. Wherever you request, we will do our best to accommodate you as well as possible. Hotel meet-up and drop-off are included to ensure you receive a totally stress-free experience.

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based on 189 reviews

See Details → Duration: 4 hours to 8 hours
From £92.82

Original Price : 116.03

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Historical Nara and Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour

Discover Nara's must-see landmarks on the deluxe coach tour and try to make Matcha tea at Uji in Kyoto, the birthplace of matcha. We will drive pass Fushimi Castle and Heijokyo Palace on the way to Nara. We will visit Todaiji Temple, a house of the Great Buddha of Nara and it is one of the world’s largest wooden buildings. Meet about 1,400 deer at Nara Park, you can even feed them rice crackers. Then we visit Kasuga Taisha Shrine where 3000 magical stone lanterns enlighten you. After lunch, we go to Uji area in Kyoto and try making Uji matcha tea! Spot the Byodo-in Phoenix Hall depicted on the back of the 10-yen coin at Uji. ・Cover Nara's must-see destinations and 3 World Heritages in a day! ・A Professional English-speaking guide leads this tour ・On top of that, multilingual audio guidance is available in EN, FR, IT, ES, DE, PT, UK ・Greet large Buddha at Todaiji Temple ・Enjoy cute deer at Nara Park ・Learn about Authentic tea while making it yourself in Uji, famous for matcha

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based on 98 reviews

See Details → Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes
From £72.25

Original Price : 103.21

Saving Amount : 30.96

Full Day Excursion: Kyoto and Nara Highlights from Kyoto/Osaka

This is an affordable yet culturally-enriching bus trip to Kyoto and Nara. Tour stops at Kyoto Arashiyama, Kinkakuji-temple and Nara park. With several convenient pickup points in Osaka Kyoto, this tour will be a great addition to your trip to Japan.

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based on 129 reviews

See Details → Duration: 9 hours
From £55.00

Private Dinner with a Geisha

Geisha traditions are traced to the spiritual center of Kyoto, where they were specified as geiko and maiko. Such a lovely tradition can hardly ever be enjoyed privately. From centuries ago, geiko and maiko parties have been given privately only for limited members of society. This tour makes it possible for visitors to truly experience the essence of geiko and maiko in an authentic manner. During the event, English-speaking guides will escort you around the geiko and maiko district, to be followed by a dinner or party arrangement lasting two hours. Since geiko or maiko are privately arranged only for your group, you will have the chance to fully exchange conversations with them and hear their stories which would normally not be told to the public.

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based on 50 reviews

See Details → Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
From £305.90

Discover Geisha Arts: Gion Cultural Walk & Geisha Show

Take a tour of Kyoto's famous Gion district and learn all about the mysterious geisha traditions of the area. Your local guide will tell you about the traditions from an insider perspective about Geisha culture. At the same time you'll explore Gion's beautiful streets, temples, shrines, and shops, for a comprehensive overview of historic Kyoto. The mysterious world of Geisha can seem exclusive and challenging to discover, but on my experience ･In the first half we will walk in Gion and discuss the living traditions, their lifestyle and history. ･In the second half we will meet an apprentice geisha, Maiko. First we will talk with and ask her questions. Also we will watch her dancing, having one of these, a cup of tea or lunch or dinner together. *Picture and filming of Geisha is fine but not allowed to post it in public.

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based on 324 reviews

See Details → Duration: 3 hours
From £90.83

Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya, NISHIKI

Only Tea Ceremony venue to win the Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Award four years in a row. KYOTO MAIKOYA relocated to an old machiya house registered Tangible Cultural Property by the local government. It is a historic townhouse where you can feel the real Japanese culture and enjoy the tea ceremony by gazing at two picturesque Japanese tea gardens. You will make Green tea (Matcha) in an ancient style tea ceremony room wearing Kimono. Kimono is prepared for both males and females. Learning about a country through cultural workshops and activities will give you a better understanding of our intricate history, valued social principals and holistic way of life.

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based on 627 reviews

See Details → Duration: 1 hours 30 minutes
From £48.94

3 Hours Kyoto Insider Sake Experience

Uncover the little-known sake culture of Fushimi, Kyoto on a 3-hour insider brewery visit + sake tasting and food pairing session with an expert. Deepen your knowledge of sake making process and a bit of history of its production at Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum. Enjoy the samples of different types of sake as well as leaning details and varieties and personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour. This is a fun and educational experience to change your way of enjoying sake. If you love sake but don't know what to select or want to know more about sake, join us and let's deep dive into the world of sake. After you experienced this, you will know which type of Sake actually you like, and you will be able to select your favorite Sake from labels or restaurant's menu even if they are all written in Japanese.

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based on 633 reviews

See Details → Duration: 3 hours
From £65.14

Kyoto & Nara Day Trip -Golden Pavilion & Todaiji from Kyoto/Osaka

This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter as it visits the most famous sightseeing spots including World Heritage sites in Kyoto and Nara, such as Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Todai-ji Temple, Nara Park, and Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Participants will surely enjoy this tour which takes an efficient trip around two historical cities. This is Sunrise Tours' most popular course in western Japan. Enjoy the view out the window from the suburbs of Kyoto to Nara. [Only for guests select Osaka Start & End Option]After a day filled with historical wonders, our assistant will escort you back to Osaka.

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based on 415 reviews

See Details → Duration: 10 hours to 11 hours
From £109.63

Activities & Tours: Kyoto Prefecture

Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya, GION

Kyoto Arashiyama Walking Tour: Bamboo, Monkeys, Zen & Secrets

Private Tour Kyoto-Nara w/Hotel Pick Up & Drop off from Kyoto

Kyoto Samurai Experience

Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Kyoto Geisha Encounter and Cultural Gion Walking Tour

Samurai Training with Modern day Musashi in Kyoto

Kyoto Custom Highlight: Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide

Historical Nara and Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour

Full Day Excursion: Kyoto and Nara Highlights from Kyoto/Osaka

Private Dinner with a Geisha

Discover Geisha Arts: Gion Cultural Walk & Geisha Show

Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya, NISHIKI

3 Hours Kyoto Insider Sake Experience

Kyoto & Nara Day Trip -Golden Pavilion & Todaiji from Kyoto/Osaka

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