KYOTO
Kyoto’s most-loved days out.
The 15 most popular things to do in Kyoto. Temple mornings, the Fushimi Inari gates, a tea ceremony, the Arashiyama bamboo, the geisha lanes of Gion and the day trips out to Nara, all in one place.
A jam-packed one-day Kyoto bus tour with air-conditioned comfort, multilingual audio, and UNESCO temple highlights including Kiyomizu-dera, Arashiyama, and Fushimi Inari.
Most Popular“Very well organised tour that was enjoyed thoroughly. At-Chan and Den-Chan took good care of us and explained everything well.”
45 minutes of Kyoto tea ceremony in a traditional tea house near Kiyomizu. Watch matcha made, then whisk your own in a garden.
Walk Kyoto’s Gion streets with a live English guide. See geiko and maiko, visit temples, find photo stops, get food tips.
“Michael was superb, knowledgeable and very friendly. Highly recommended!”
A 70-minute Kyoto tea ceremony at Jotokuji Temple: purification ritual, small-group Chanoyu workshop, and hands-on matcha in a calm setting.
Kyoto’s Gion by night in a small group: geisha trivia, shrine stops, and photo help, starting at Minamiza Theatre for a calm 100-minute walk.
“It was an excellent tour and we learnt loads from our guide Masami. It was great to be able to see Gion at night without the crowds!”
A 45-minute Kyoto tea ceremony lesson with a licensed Urasenke tea master, hands-on matcha, sweets, and kimono add-ons near Kinkakuji.
“It was fun and we all loved the cultural experience and kimono add on .”
A 2-hour nighttime stroll through Gion and Pontocho with a local guide, geisha stories, and chances to spot geiko and maiko.
“An amazing and insightful tour that offered a wonderful glimpse into Geisha life and the Gion district. Michael was very knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about the history and traditions of the area. I highly recommend this tour.”
A 2-hour night walk through Gion and Higashiyama with lantern-lit shrines, a pagoda photo stop, and respectful geisha insights.
“Our tour guide was fantastic, he was very knowledgeable. Lots of information around the history and more importantly took his time to ensure had the full experience. Outstanding representative of the company. ⭐️👑🌟🏆🏅🥇🤴 Regards Mark”
Flexible Kyoto hop-on hop-off bus with open-top views, 7-language audio, and convenient stops at top sites like Nijo, Kinkakuji, and Kiyomizu.
“The bus is a great way to get an overview of some of the major attractions of Kyoto and get around. The staff was very friendly. The audio narration could use work; the description of each location would cut off mid-sentence as we got close and switch to an announcement that it was on our…”
A 100-minute guided night walk through Gion’s geiko and maiko world, with etiquette tips and a chance to spot them.
“The respectful way in which the tour was conducted really resonated with us as we were slightly hesitant about doing a tour in Gion. The tour was really content rich and we learnt so much about the Geiko and Maiko lifestyle”
Make ramen noodles from scratch at Ramen Factory in Kyoto. Small group class, customizable toppings, and included lunch.
“Fabulous! A must do- and it is a meal at the end! The staff was fabulous and we learned with hands on making of ramen”
Electric-assist biking in Kyoto with a small group route hitting Kinkakuji and quiet Zen gardens, plus easy training and a tea stop.
“This was a great tour. Henry, our guide, showed us areas of Kyoto that most tourists do not get to see. Fantastic history lessons and insights . Highly recommend!”
Kyoto’s Gion and Pontocho night food walk with 9+ dishes and 6 sake tastings, a small group, and a guide-led evening meal route.
“We sampled great food that we normally wouldn't have ordered. Also, we are a family of 6 and it may have been hard to find a restaurant to seat all of us at one time. Our guide was very pleasant and she was knowledgeable about the Gion and Pontocho districts as well as the food…”
Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Taisha by hidden trails and quiet back routes, with a small guide group, bamboo forest, and castle views.
“Our guide Hina was excellent. We had a semi-strenuous walk to Fushimi Inari though the woods. The only downside to the tour was the rain, which lasted from start to finish.”
One day in Japan’s best hits: Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama bamboo, Fushimi Inari torii, and Nara deer, with optional Kobe beef lunch.
“Some delays but that was not the guide´s fault. You always have those people who get lost or do not pay attention to the instructions. Maybe a smaller group is better if you dont want to deal with a bus full of passengers. The guide was great, answered to all our questions. Will definitely reccomment…”
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