Activities & Tours: Kyoto Prefecture

Explore Arashiyama Bamboo Forest with Authentic Zen Experience

Experience the tranquil beauty of Arashiyama as you venture beyond the iconic Bamboo Forest Immerse yourself in the practices of Zen Buddhism as you learn the art of meditation and sacred chants from a qualified monk Trek to the mountaintop temple of Daihikaku Senkoji and marvel at panoramic views of Kyoto, Arashiyama, and the Hozu River valley Delight in a traditional tea ceremony amidst the serene surroundings Explore the Bamboo Forest, Nonomiya Shrine, and Randen Keifuku Arashiyama station

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based on 2 reviews

See Details → Duration: 4 hours
From £131.74

Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijo Castle Walking Tour

This luxurious tour introduces all the important spots in Kyoto in one day: you can get to know the faith of the commoners of Japan, the characteristic food of Kyoto, the residence of the shogun, the palace of the Emperor, and also take a stroll through the geisha street. With this tour, you can deeply understand the lives and thoughts of the people of Kyoto and Japan.

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based on 7 reviews

See Details → Duration: 7 hours
From £89.98

Guided Gion Tour: Explore Kyoto’s Historic Geisha District

This is a 2 hours walking tour in the historic area of Gion that is well known for preserving the old architecture. In Gion, you can see the traditional houses, tea houses and old streets of Gion. What makes this tour unique? 1- Within 2 hours, you can experience the historic and cultural essense beauty of of Kyoto historic area of Gion in a private tour. 2- This tour is a walking private tour and can be customized based on your request. 3- Understanding the culture and life in Japan from a foreign prospective. Tour itinerary is planned to cover the top spots of Gion. Itinerary is shown here, however, you can still customize it in arrangement with the guide. 17:00 Meeting at the pickup place (or in Gion area). 17:30 Izumo no Okuni statue and Kaboki drama explanation 18:00 Shinbashi street, Geisha and Maiko explanation, Chionin temple gate 18:30 Maruyama Park and Yasaka shrine 18:45 Hanamikoji Street, Teahouse, Geisha and Maiko spotting areas 19:00 Pontocho and tour finish

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based on 3 reviews

See Details → Duration: 2 hours
From £271.24

A Privately Guided Photoshoot in Beautiful Kyoto

Bring home memories and fabulous photos you can cherish for a lifetime! Visit Maruyama Park, Ninezaka street, Yasaka Pagoda & more Details: ■ 60-minute photo tour ■ A private & exclusive booking ■ Get 40 professionally taken and edited shots (in Jpeg) ■ Free use of beautiful antique / vintage Japanese fans & umbrellas upon request **limited time offer** ■ Guided to your location ■ I'll guide you in a variety of poses and capture wonderful candid moments On the day: ■ Meet at your choice of Keihan Gion-Shijo or Kiyomizu Gojo Stations at the set booking time ■ Guided to Yasaka Pagoda and its sloped streets with some history and details of the area ■ We'll then walk along the historical streets of Ninenzaka ■ Finally walking through Maruyama Park to get wonderful shots with a backdrop of nature & ponds After: ■ Images professionally edited and sent via Google Drive 2-3 days after the shoot Extras: ■ RAW files available for 5000 yen IG account: hugh_dornan_photography

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based on 15 reviews

See Details → Duration: 1 hours
From £73.91

Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Kyoto Day Trip from Osaka/ Kyoto

Embark on a mesmerizing day trip from Kyoto to Amanohashidate and Ine Funaya. Experience Japan's serene countryside as you explore the iconic sandbar of Amanohashidate, framed by pine trees and panoramic vistas. First, you will travel to Amanohashidate, a breathtaking natural site in northern Kyoto. Amanohashidate is a natural stone bridge connecting the mainland and the island. It is known as one of Japan's three major landscapes. You can walk on the bridge to enjoy the stunning scenery and have the opportunity to taste local food; you can schedule your own lunch. Afterward, you'll travel to Ine Funaya, one of Kyoto's best-kept secrets, where you will discover Egan, a small village known for its traditional boat house architecture.

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based on 2 reviews

See Details → Duration: 9 hours to 10 hours
From £47.27

Kyoto Private Photoshoot Experience with a Professional Photographer

Spend an hour strolling through Kyoto with a professional photographer to capture the best possible images of your tour. You'll learn about local monuments and get a photo shoot with your loved ones; this activity is kid-friendly and can accommodate your groups. After the session, you'll receive professional quality images that you can cherish. ・Local photographer guide takes photos of you and your group in Kyoto ・Receive edited images via email after the session ・Perfect souvenir of your trip

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based on 3 reviews

See Details → Duration: 1 hours
From £219.12

Kyoto Sweets & Desserts Tour with a Local Foodie: Private & Custom

Join one of our hosts to immerse yourself in the delicious world of traditional Japanese wagashi - sweet confections. Japanese culinary pursuits are precise and packed with extraordinary flavor, and wagashi is no different. Visit Nishiki Market, a food market as well as a traditional tea house to find the staple ingredients of Kyoto’s cuisine and try some of the yummy sweets. You won’t know whether you should devour or Instagram these beauties. 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 like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

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See Details → Duration: 3 hours
From £133.00

Explore Nishiki Market and Samurai Ninjya Museum PRIVATE Tour

Join our guided tour of Kyoto's top gourmet spots, where we'll introduce you to the charm of Kyoto cuisine. First, let's explore the expansive and delicious Nishiki Market, known as the "Kitchen of Kyoto," with a history spanning 400 years. With over 100 shops lining its streets, you'll experience the rich culinary culture of Japan. Wander through the market with our guide and immerse yourself in Japanese food, culture, and history. Next, we'll take you to a museum to delve deeper into the world of samurai and ninja. Marvel at the exhibits showcasing armor and Japanese swords actually used in the Sengoku period! We also offer experiences like shuriken throwing, a weapon of the ninja, ensuring you'll create wonderful memories during your time in Japan.

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See Details → Duration: 3 hours
From £88.70

Kyoto Samurai and Geisha Town Private Walking Tour

Kyoto has been the capital of Japan for over 1,000 years. Meanwhile, not only nobles, including Emperors and royal families, but also samurais, especially Shoguns, used to have a deep relationship with Kyoto. With this tour, you can visit gorgeous castles and temples founded by powerful Shoguns of different eras and learn about Kyoto and Japan’s history. Kyoto also prospered as a capital, then the traditional and unique culture, including geishas and a row of town houses has very well preserved. By visiting the world-famous Gion, you can experience traditional Japanese heritage. This tour starts a little bit early in the morning, but enables you to enjoy your day comfortably, avoiding crowds.

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based on 2 reviews

See Details → Duration: 7 hours
From £110.09

4 hours private tour of Kyoto

Because it's a private tour, you can ask the local Japanese everything you want to know, everything you want to ask! While it is fun enough to simply stroll around Kyoto on your own, having a tour guide will make everything you see more interesting. If you want to try to eat some but doesn't know the name, ask your own guide:)! If you want to know more info about Kyoto, where to eat, what to do, ask your guide!:) If you have a place you would like to visit, please contact us in advance and we can make arrangements.

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based on 5 reviews

See Details → Duration: 4 hours
From £132.00

Luxuary Kyoto Taxi Tour w/Govt Licenced MBA Guide & Photographer

Your guide & photographer, Ai, is a government-certified guide interpreter, holds an MBA in tourism & hospitality management from Kyoto University, and continues her graduate study at Columbia University in the City of New York. Ai: This is a private, customized tour for luxury travel by taxi that will visit UNESCO World Heritage sights-KinkakuJi Temple (Golden Pavilion) and Kiyomizu Temple. Other possibilities are Fushimi Inari Shrine (the most popular destination of thousands vermillion Torii gates), Nara (another ancient capital with deer), Kimono wearing+photo shooting by an award-winning, magazine-cover photographer (me), traditional Japanese show of Maiko & Geisha dance performance & tea ceremony in Gion. Please select two to four places/activities per day.　If you could book me several days, we could cover them all. For lunch and/or dinner, I will arrange the best Japanese cuisine restaurant in town. Tempura and Tofu perfectly fit for vegetarian/vegan.

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based on 1 reviews

See Details → Duration: 6 hours
From £1,583.99

Private Dinner with Maiko and Geiko in Kyoto

During this private, 2-hour experience, enjoy an authentic Japanese-style full-course dinner and a private party with a Maiko and Geiko at an Ochaya tea house in Kyoto. Most Ochaya tea houses are not open to the public, so this is a truly unique and authentic experience. This course includes a Mai dance performance, traditional game, and an opportunity to take photos/videos of Maiko and Geiko . You can enjoy talking with a Maiko and Geiko with your licensed translator guide.

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based on 18 reviews

See Details → Duration: 2 hours
From £1,256.10

Kyoto Photography Tour

I personalized every session with customers, the photography will be taken according to your needs. Whether you want to celebrate your relationships with friends or family or record your memory with Kyoto. I promise a high-quality photo session with you. English, Chinese, and Japanese services are available.

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based on 4 reviews

See Details → Duration: 1 hours
From £211.20

Private Japanese music concert

〇 It's a luxurious private live! A performer will play the traditional Japanese instruments just for you. Please enjoy the sounds of Koto-Japanese harp and feel the world of Koto up close. 〇 Sit in a chair and enjoy yourself. You can sit on a chair and relax in the shop which is a renovated Kyomachiya-traditional Japanese house. Why don't you hold a hidden concert just for you in the atmosphere of local Kyoto, which is different from the tourist spots? 〇Enjoy the sounds of authentic Japanese musical instruments. Why don't you feel the splendor of traditional Japanese music at your leisure?

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based on 3 reviews

See Details → Duration: 1 hours
From £46.46

City Escape: Arashiyama Park Private Day Trip

This is not a typical day trip; this is YOUR day trip! Step outside of Kyoto and go to Arashiyama Park for a fuller, more extensive experience by exploring the beauty of the region. Sit back and admire the views as you travel through beautiful scenery typical of the region. Make stops along the way to visit classic spots like Bamboo Grove, Tenryuji Temple and Monkey Park Iwatayama and of course, let’s not forget about the hidden gems your host has in store for you. They can’t wait to share some of their unique stories and let you connect with their culture in an enjoyable and inspiring way. So get ready and enjoy the ride! Withlocals City Escape Private Day Trip™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

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See Details → Duration: 6 hours
From £253.20

Activities & Tours: Kyoto Prefecture

Explore Arashiyama Bamboo Forest with Authentic Zen Experience

Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijo Castle Walking Tour

Guided Gion Tour: Explore Kyoto’s Historic Geisha District

A Privately Guided Photoshoot in Beautiful Kyoto

Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Kyoto Day Trip from Osaka/ Kyoto

Kyoto Private Photoshoot Experience with a Professional Photographer

Kyoto Sweets & Desserts Tour with a Local Foodie: Private & Custom

Explore Nishiki Market and Samurai Ninjya Museum PRIVATE Tour

Kyoto Samurai and Geisha Town Private Walking Tour

4 hours private tour of Kyoto

Luxuary Kyoto Taxi Tour w/Govt Licenced MBA Guide & Photographer

Private Dinner with Maiko and Geiko in Kyoto

Kyoto Photography Tour

Private Japanese music concert

City Escape: Arashiyama Park Private Day Trip

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