Activities & Tours: Kyoto Prefecture

[W/Lunch] Kyoto Highlights Bike Tour with UNESCO Zen Temples

- Start this historical sights tour by learning about Gion & Geisha and Zen culture in Japan in UNESCO World Heritage Zen temple, Kennin-ji in Gion district. Get ready to feel the world of Zen in traditional Zen temple with Japanese Rock garden called Karesansui. After seeing the Kennin-ji temple, get ready to cycle again for a nice ride to the Nanzen-ji temple where your guide will give you some insights about Zen and the old days of Kyoto! - Breeze through beautiful local streets in historical city and enjoy a delicious lunch at a Japanese tea house! - Enjoy the local Kyoto oasis that is Kamogawa river with a relaxing cycle along it’s riverbanks to finish the tour off! 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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From £71.81

Nara Day Trip from Kyoto with a Licensed Guide

Nara is an ancient capital city in Japan and offers a very traditional atmosphere which is different from Kyoto or Tokyo. This city is a very popular destination as an area where you can go on a day trip from Kyoto and Osaka. This tour is led by a National Licensed Guide Interpreter. This itinerary is just a sample. We'd be more than happy to arrange the tour based on your requests. Please let us know your interests!

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See Details → Duration: 8 hours
From £224.74

Kyoto Sake Tasting and Cruise Half Day Tour

A trip to meet your favorite sake by visiting the sake brewery or tasting, tasting the sweets made with sake, and having the perfect snacks, is a premonition that any liquor master will discover "something". On this tour, you will also take a Fushimi Jikkokubune Boat Cruise where you can enjoy the port town of Fushimi while being blown by the gentle breeze. ★Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum is a renovated sake brewery in the late Meiji era, where you can learn about the history of Fushimi sake brewing and the laurel wreath. There are various highlights such as an exhibition of sake action tools designated as a tangible folk cultural property of Kyoto City! ★"Fushimi Jikkokubune Boat Cruise": You can enjoy a waterside trip with a row of sake breweries and willow trees as if you had traveled back in time to the Edo period. ★Kizakura Kappa Country is a traditional izakaya operated by a famous brewery. Here you will experience a comparison of 9 types of Kizakura-Sake.

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See Details → Duration: 5 hours
From £141.50

Full Coverage Kyoto Private City Tour

Checkmark from your travel bucket list the main spots of the city on an extended tour of Kyoto and get to know the city like the back of your hand. All you have to do is trust your local guide, they got you and will show the best of their city. Your local guide has a jam-packed itinerary full of history, culture, stories, and sights. See must-sees of the city, plus get current recommendations about local hot spots, family owned eateries, and up and coming districts of Kyoto you must pay a visit. Yes, this tour is the city guide that will help you enjoy Kyoto in the best way possible. Withlocals Full Coverage City Tour™ 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: 8 hours
From £305.20

Private Local Food Tour with Expert Guide in Downtown Kyoto

Explore Kyoto's hidden alleys and delicacies with a local guide. Many people assumes that Japan is famous for dishes such as Tempura, Teppanyaki and Sushi. However in Kyoto you will discover dishes that only the local's enjoy. These areas are very difficult to find at first-sight, but with the help of your local guide you too can become one of the locals. You will be able to spend time with the locals and taste the typical Kyoto delicacy at carefully chosen bistro and local bars.

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From £97.68

Private Departure Transfer : Kyoto City to Kansai International Airport

When it’s comfort time to leave japan to return your home, end your trip the easy way with this departure transfer by Private taxi type charter transfer to Kansai International Airport (KIX) from your hotel in Kyoto. Your driver will pick you up from your Kyoto hotel, help with your luggage and drive you directly to the airport in a comfortable our taxi type Sedan, MPV or Van. It’s that easy!

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From £302.86

Nishiki Market Kyoto Foodie Tour with Expert Guide

Experience Kyoto's diverse food history & culture with a fully native English speaking expert guide. Let's start the tour by visiting the Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine at the entrance the market, then stroll through the vibrant Nishiki Market while sampling some of the best, local favorite foods. After the Nishiki Market, we will experience the amazing Daimaru "Depachika," which will tempt you with the endless selection of the best food in the world. This is a PRIVATE tour The guide will a choose a minimum of 3 food samplings We will cater to dietary restrictions as much as possible (but please be understanding that the selection will be more limited)

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See Details → Duration: 3 hours
From £93.00

2 days Kyoto Miyama bike tour self guided

Day1: 60km (1000m altitude difference) You drive from Kyoto to the north, where the Hanase Pass is waiting for you. The ascent to the pass height of 750 m is your biggest challenge. The road to Miyama leads you through small villages and is mostly traffic-free. You follow a river and climb the Sasari Pass before arriving in Miyama. In Miyama you stroll through the hamlet with its thatched houses, nestled between vegetable and flower gardens. After the sightseeing, it is only a short drive to your Japanese ryokan accommodation where you can enjoy a hot spring bath and the sophisticated kaiseki cuisine, a true treat for the palate and eyes. Day 2: 70 km (1000 meters altitude) After a traditional Japanese breakfast, continue on small country roads to reach the district of Arashiyama. You drive through the traditional cityscape with temples, shrines and old houses as well as through the famous bamboo forest. The tour ends at the starting point.

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See Details → Duration: 1 days to 2 days
From £35.20

KYOTO Sushi Making Course Workshop/sushi class　京都寿司作り職人体験

Our restaurant is a restaurant where you can make and eat Japanese sushi yourself. Additionally, reservations are required, so you can enjoy private lessons with peace of mind. We offer tuna, salmon, and wagyu sushi that are popular with everyone, as well as seafood sushi plans. Choose your preferred plan. Even small children can make it, so the whole family can enjoy it. Please enjoy it as a memory of Kyoto!

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From £63.36

3-Hour Kyoto Private Zen Temple Cultural Experience

Visit a non-public area of a Zen temple and learn about its garden from a garden expert. Become familiar with Zen Buddhism while engaging in Zazen meditation, a popular form of Buddhist seated meditation. After meditating you can enjoy a traditional vegetarian Buddhist cuisine prepared for Zen monks called Shojin Ryori.

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From £211.20

Japanese Tea Ceremony in a Traditional Town House in Kyoto

Discover the essence of Kyoto through the serene art of the Japanese Tea Ceremony at Kissako Wazuka. This journey into tea tradition starts with the guidance of an experienced tea master who unfolds the ceremony's rich history and cultural significance. You'll learn about its origins, dating back to the 9th century, and how this ritual reflects harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility. The experience peaks as you prepare your own Matcha green tea, mastering the art of whisking it into a frothy delight under the tea master's tutelage. Accompanied by Japanese sweets, this moment of Zen pauses time, deepening your connection to this ancient practice. Concluding at Kissako Wazuka, you leave with a peaceful heart and a new appreciation for Japanese culture, carrying the spirit of the tea ceremony with you.

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From £58.12

Kyoto and Osaka Splendid Two-Day Walking Tour

This two-day tour takes you to the famous tourist spots of the two cities representing Western Japan. In Kyoto, you will visit a temple and a castle built by shoguns from different eras, a summer resort area loved by nobles, and a geisha district. In Osaka, you will visit the castle, which was once built by an all-time samurai hero, and the entertainment district and shopping area, which are being frequented by common people. Through this tour, you can experience the culture and history different from Tokyo, and enjoy local specialties of these areas for lunch.

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From £245.52

Bamboo Teaspoon Making Class

The Teaspoon that you will experience making is made from Kyomei bamboo "white bamboo". You can complete it on the spot and take it home. Kyomei bamboo "white bamboo" is shaved to the desired fineness with a small knife and finished with sandpaper. Please come and remember your sightseeing in Kyoto.

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From £51.74

Kyoto Ramen Tour

Discover Kyoto's impressive ramen scene on our Insider Kyoto Ramen Tour! Explore both classic and modern ramen and get a better understanding about the wonderful world of ramen with our expert guide. You'll visit two ramen shops for two wildly different bowls of ramen. One bowl will represent classic Kyoto ramen and the other, more modern ramen. Each bowl is smaller than normal (about 1/2 the size of a full bowl). At the beginning of the tour, you'll sit down with the guide to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. Alongside this, you'll discuss Kyoto ramen origins and the ramen route on the tour - the shops you'll be visiting!

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See Details → Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
From £68.64

[Kyoto Kimono Rental mimosa Kodaiji Store] Samurai Plan

The samurai style is an important element that conveys the Japanese sense of beauty and values not only through its attire, but also through the history, culture, and spirit it bears. This style continues to influence many people today and is passed on with respect. Sightseeing spots are just around the corner! Excellent location. Facing Kodaiji Ichinenzaka, it is ideal for sightseeing in Kyoto. Once you change into a kimono and step outside, you can start sightseeing right away. An overwhelmingly retro atmosphere! Located in a historical townscape typical of Kyoto, The "Kyoto-like" interior of a renovated Kyoto machiya. You can get ready while enjoying the retro atmosphere! Hospitality that only a small store can offer! We will entertain you with our meticulous service! Compared to other stores, you can choose kimonos and accessories in a more relaxed atmosphere. If you have any questions about coordination, feel free to ask our staff.

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See Details → Duration: 9 hours
From £47.52

Activities & Tours: Kyoto Prefecture

[W/Lunch] Kyoto Highlights Bike Tour with UNESCO Zen Temples

Nara Day Trip from Kyoto with a Licensed Guide

Kyoto Sake Tasting and Cruise Half Day Tour

Full Coverage Kyoto Private City Tour

Private Local Food Tour with Expert Guide in Downtown Kyoto

Private Departure Transfer : Kyoto City to Kansai International Airport

Nishiki Market Kyoto Foodie Tour with Expert Guide

2 days Kyoto Miyama bike tour self guided

KYOTO Sushi Making Course Workshop/sushi class　京都寿司作り職人体験

3-Hour Kyoto Private Zen Temple Cultural Experience

Japanese Tea Ceremony in a Traditional Town House in Kyoto

Kyoto and Osaka Splendid Two-Day Walking Tour

Bamboo Teaspoon Making Class

Kyoto Ramen Tour

[Kyoto Kimono Rental mimosa Kodaiji Store] Samurai Plan

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