Tours in Kyoto

Mt. Koya is a World Heritage site deemed by UNESCO. It is a place of scenic beauty where history, culture, and nature are concentrated. The Highlight is to visit the World Heritage site of Mt Koya, a pilgrimage route. This is a day trip from Kyoto. Also experienced guide with a strong knowladge about Koyasan. This tour Includes round trip express bus. Mount Koya is the center of Shingon Buddhism, an important Buddhist sect which was introduced to Japan in 805 by Kobo Daishi (also known as Kukai), one of Japan's most significant religious figures. A small, secluded temple town has developed around the sect's headquarters that Kobo Daishi built on Koyasan's wooded mountaintop. It is also the site of Kobo Daishi's mausoleum and the start and end point of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage. ※You will use Highway bus from Kyoto Station to Koyasan. ※No guide will accompany you on the highway bus. It takes about 3 hours one way.

This tour of Nanzenji, Eikando, and Heian Jingu offers an enchanting journey through Kyoto's history and beauty. Starting at Nanzenji, visitors experience the tranquility of a significant Zen temple with its impressive Sanmon gate and peaceful aqueduct. Next, Eikando captivates with its stunning autumn foliage and the iconic Amida statue. The tour concludes at Heian Jingu, showcasing grand architecture and expansive gardens that reflect Kyoto's ancient heritage. This route highlights key landmarks and uncovers hidden historical gems, providing a rich and unforgettable experience.

※This is a private tour for one group only. ※A Chinese-speaking guide will guide you. This tour features a guide who knows Kyoto inside and out, sharing the history and culture of the city exclusively for your group. You won't be accompanied by other groups, making it a special tour just for you. Explore the town of Kyoto by electric bicycle. It's a cycling journey where you can feel nature and learn about its history. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Kyoto by visiting iconic spots such as Nishi Honganji, Gion Shirakawa, Heian Shrine, and Nanzenji Temple. The experience includes refreshing moments by the Kamo River and a stroll through the lively Kiyamachi Street. A memorable and special adventure is waiting for you. With friends and family, you will be able to have an amazing experience together.

Your local host Masayo, a professional chef who attended one of the most famous culinary schools in Japan and has been teaching cooking for over two decades, will welcome you into her beautiful cafe with a warm smile and a cup of freshly brewed Japanese tea. Hear about your menu for the day as you enter her cafe kitchen for your hands-on Japanese cooking class! Your homemade Japanese feast may include traditional meat dishes such as chicken meatballs with teriyaki sauce, ginger karaage, or ginger pork, Japanese egg rolls, an organic vegetable salad, miso soup, rice and dessert. Masayo harvests almost all her vegetables from a close friend's an organic farm in Kyoto. She takes prides in using the freshest, highest quality ingredients from seaweed to bonito sourced from local producers. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to experience traditional Japanese food, culture and way of life with a professional cook in her cafe!

Experience the enchanting Gion nightlife on a concise guided walking tour of Kyoto, unfolding its beauty in just three hours. Witness the mesmerizing scene as the sun sets, illuminating the streets with lanterns. Explore traditional backstreets, elegant restaurants, and historic teahouses. Delve into offbeat temples and shrines, with a chance to glimpse geiko or maiko. Traverse Hanamikoji Street and visit Yasaka Shrine with a knowledgeable guide, absorbing captivating narratives about the area's rich history and culture. This curated experience blends exploration, cultural insights, and the allure of Gion's nocturnal charm.

The essence of 'Japanese calligraphy' is not about writing beautifully and correctly. It is a way of expressing a multitude of emotions using extremely simple materials: ink and water. The programme was created by a calligrapher who has studied calligraphy at a prestigious school in Kyoto and has spent half of his life walking the way of Japanese calligraphy. Take time to immerse yourself in the art in a comfortable space in a renovated 100-year-old house, while enjoying the view of the garden.

Visit Japanese gardens and make your own mini Japanese garden, together with Ayumi Ikushima, the guide and author of "Important People and Japanese Gardens”, as well as a certified garden designer. Explore gardens created in the early Muromachi and Edo periods. Learn about Japanese garden philosophy, understand the art of garden designs and what they represent. Explore the Konchi-in Garden, also known as the Crane and Turtle Garden. Here you will learn the basics of garden philosophy. Followed by a visit to Tenjuan Garden, a garden that is a miniature landscape of nature. Learn new ways to appreciate gardens, such as how to take photographs. In the East Garden, with its beautiful white sand and moss, appreciate a well-designed karesansui. Discover how Zen Buddhism developed and how it has influenced Japanese culture. After learning more about Japanese gardens create your own miniature Japanese garden decoration. Put your new knowledge of Japanese gardens to use by creating your own!

A professional video & photographer will capture the memories of your trip to Kyoto. The shooting location are Temple in Arashiyama & Togetsu bridge. There is also a bamboo forest in the temple, so you can take photos in the bamboo forest. The bamboo forest in the temple is very quiet and recommended. You can participate wearing a rental kimono, and casual clothes are also welcome. We will meet at a nearby station and car from the station to tour. After tour, please feel free to enjoy sightseeing in Arashiyama ! These professionally video & photo will become your precious memories of your trip to Japan ! The meeting place / JR Sagaarashiyama station Tour / Station -(car)- Temple -(walk)- Togetsu bridge - Free Time required / 1 hour Contents / 3 minute cinematic movie + 30 photos Delivery method / Google Drive (Please download from the URL we will give you.) Delivery deadline / Within 3 days *Video & Photographer English skills are at a daily conversation level.

This wedding package offers a unique and unforgettable experience for a couple celebrating their special day. The highlight of this package is a wedding ceremony in the Kō-unji Temple Grounds or in the gardens of Aoi Villa’s Kangetsu-tei Nanzenji Bettei. Each of these stunning locations offers a serene and picturesque backdrop for exchanging vows and rings. With every detail taken care of, this wedding package in Kyoto promises to create an unforgettable celebration for you and your partner.

Our experienced staff and drivers will support your travel, all of our professional drivers are Japanese citizens. With our van available for up to 9 passengers, you can travel with your friends, family, and co-workers. You don't need to worry about the amount of luggage, you won't need to walk between stations, or need to wait for a train or bus to come. You can contact your driver in advance. It's okay if your itinerary is changed on the day according to your situation. Our professional team will make your tour the best. We have experienced private tour over 300 times for Mt. Fuji, Tokyo city and Kyoto. Especially Kyoto, public transportation is very complicated and sometimes inconsistent to access multiple locations in one day. Huge benefit to choose private tour is you don't need to worry about your transportation, making plans, visiting tourist attractions efficiently.

In a day you will be able to visit the historical places of Kyoto. Kyoto has a different atmosphere from Tokyo and you can feel it by the historical vibes and the local people. Come and discovery Kyoto for its beauty with this tour, we are sure that it will be a travel you won't forget. Spots to visit 1.Nijo Castle A UNESCO World Hertiage Site, Nijo Castle was castle that was built for the first shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu who ruled Japan from 1603-1616. 2.Kinkakuji A Zen Temple whose top two floor is covered in gold leaf overlooking a large pond. Though its standing majestically now, this temple has been burned numerous time in the past. 3.Arashiyama A popular sightseeing spot in Kyoto, the biggest reason for its popularity is due to the beautiful scenery that changes by the season. 4.Tenryuji Temple/Bamboo Forest Here in this mesmerizing forest is the Tenryuji Temple, a temple which was originally built in 1339 by the ruling shogun Ashikaga Takauji.

Omihachiman offers a charming blend of history, culture, and scenic beauty. Whether you’re exploring the tranquil Hachiman-bori Canal, visiting historic temples, or learning about the influential Omi merchants, the city provides a peaceful and enriching experience. It’s an ideal destination for a day trip from Kyoto or Osaka, allowing you to step back in time and experience a slice of Japan's past. This tour is great for any types of travelers , such as adventure seekers, families with children, etc.

Fushimi Inari is the most popular tourist attraction in Kyoto. The thousands of red torii gates are very attractive and beautiful to photograph. However, these days it is so crowded with tourists that it is difficult to take pictures as one would like. So take a tour early in the morning when no one is around, and learn from a passionate local guide about the best spots to take pictures and the history of the shrine for a one-of-a-kind experience! ⚠Please read the following before participating to our tour ▶If you are late for the meeting time, you will not be able to join the tour or receive a refund. ▶WhatsApp will be used to communicate with the guide, so please download it beforehand. We look forward to sharing the charms of Kyoto with you!

You have discovered in Kyoto and time to look for next destination with hassle free trip? Please consider this tour if you are planning a day trip or transportation from Kyoto to Nara in a small group. We provide smooth and comfortable tours from Kyoto City with Japanese driver and guide. You can feel peace and beautiful architecture once we get inside Nara city. The tour will be conducted by a Japanese tour guide who will be polite and kind.

You'll discover Japanese style bars in hidden alleys of Kyoto where usually only locals enjoy food and drinks. Expert guide will have a brief consulting before you start the program. Then, the guide will lead you to appropriate bars according to your taste. Discover small streets flooded with small bars and shops like Japanese confectionery stand, small bars and local food-markets in Kawaramachi area, Kyoto. For those who are interested, there are chances to try local food while walking. At the bar, guide is willing to help you to find out good paring of Sake and local-side-dishes. There're several types of bars and each bar has unique home-made Kyoto-style food. We also offer opportunities to taste local Kyoto food which are not normally on tourist menu. You also get a chance to visit a small shrine in a hidden area, you'll hear interesting history behind it. Walking around Kyoto alone is joyful, but we assure you'll see different sides of Kyoto.

This Kyoto Beauty Experience Tour is guided by Kyoto local lady who is working for beauty salon more than 10 years. Not many people know there is a beauty shrine in Kyoto, and also the hospitality in those beauty industry are really good according to Kyoto's traditional culture. The guide also knows well about the healthy food to get inner beauty as her mother is macrobiotic cooking teacher. As her grandmother is a real Geisha, she also knows a lot of Kyoto traditional life and culture. The guide has worked at Epcot, Walt Disney World in Florida, her English is good enough to communicate. If there are other places you would like to go with the private guide, please send us message before the travel.

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Kyoto's autumn season with our exclusive private tour, guided by a local expert who will provide you with insider knowledge and personal insights. Begin your adventure with a visit to the tranquil and picturesque Nanzenji Temple, a place of peace and reflection amidst the changing leaves. Experience the subtle charm of Tenjuan Garden, a hidden gem offering a serene escape from the bustling city. Continue to the captivating streets leading to the iconic Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion), where historical elegance and autumnal colors create an unforgettable scene. Conclude your tour with a scenic walk along the approach to Ginkakuji, filled with traditional shops and tea houses, perfectly capturing Kyoto’s blend of culture and natural beauty. This private tour is designed to provide a unique and immersive experience of Kyoto’s fall splendor, combining tranquility and inspiration with the convenience of public transport.

◆Nishiki Market Tour Join Chef Tominaga on a one-hour guided tour of Nishiki Market, visiting vegetable stalls, fishmongers, and kitchenware shops. Experience the chef's meticulous selection of ingredients up close, and learn about fresh ingredient selection and Kyoto's culinary traditions. ◆Nishiki Market and Chef Chef Tominaga carefully selects fresh Kyoto vegetables and seafood from Nishiki Market every morning. This market is the starting point of his inspiration and creativity, and it directly influences the daily menu. ◆Omakase Course Menu In the evening, enjoy a special dinner using ingredients selected from Nishiki Market. Chef Tominaga combines the free-spirited creativity honed in New York with the refined traditional techniques of Kyoto, offering a unique fusion of creative Japanese cuisine. ◆Drinks To enhance your dining experience, we offer a selection of drinks personally curated by Chef Tominaga.

This tour is a tour using public transportation. Kyoto is known as exotic sightseeing places and numerous historic, quaint old monuments are seen all over the town. This tour covers part of Rakusei (Northwest district) and Central district. Visiting Rakusei , Tenryu-ji temple represents the Kitayama culture. Nijyo-jyo castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace in Rakuchu (Central district) are the cultural center during Heian, Momoyama and Edo periods. See inclusions and excursions for what is included in the price of this tour.

Located just a 4-minute walk from Sanjo Station (Keihan Line), Kyoto Kawaramachi Station (Hankyu Line), and Sanjo Keihan Station (Subway), we offer a cozy and clean environment with private rooms equipped with state-of-the-art sound systems and an extensive song library, including international tracks. Our special package, designed specifically for tourists, is offered at a fixed price, so you can enjoy your karaoke experience without worrying about the cost. How to Use the Special Package Ticket: 1. Present your ticket at the reception. 2. Enter your room and use the touch panel to order from our all-you-can-drink menu. 3. Select your favorite songs using the Joypad controller. How to Use the JoyPad (Karaoke Touch Panel Controller): 1) Select the “Foreign 中文繁體/简体 한글 English” button. 2) Choose your language. 3) Search for songs by name or artist. 4) Select a song and tap the “SEND” button.

Explore the town of Kyoto by electric bicycle. It's a cycling journey where you can feel nature and learn about its history. This tour is conducted in a small group, allowing you to discover the local side of Kyoto while listening to the guide's stories at a relaxed pace.You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Kyoto by visiting iconic spots such as Nishi Honganji, Gion Shirakawa, Heian Shrine, and Nanzenji Temple. The experience includes refreshing moments by the Kamo River and a stroll through the lively Kiyamachi Street. A memorable and special adventure is waiting for you.With friends and family, you will be able to have an amazing experience together.

Commence your day at the lively Nishiki Market, affectionately known as "Kyoto's Kitchen." Meander through its bustling lanes, where stalls overflow with fresh produce, distinctive ingredients, and captivating local delicacies. Your guide, a devoted Kyoto food enthusiast, will unveil the market's hidden treasures. Local Insights: Throughout the tour, your local guide will share their personal stories and insights, providing a window into Kyoto's rich culinary traditions and the evolution of its food culture. Explore the profound connections between food and culture in this ancient city. Local sushi lunch: Immerse yourself in the art of sushi, meticulously crafted by one of Kyoto's seasoned sushi chefs. Eat like a local at one of the best sushi local shops in the city. Knife Craft History: Uncover the history of this ancient craft. We'll lead you through its historical journey and introduce you to the diverse array of tools that form the bedrock of Japanese cuisine.

Kyoto is not only for temples & shrines. The nightlife is also very attractive. We'll show you around most scenic night area of Gion and Pontocho, including 3 flower districts("Geisha" Culture Area). It's a very photogenic and authentic Kyoto. We'll also explain the hidden culture and system of Gion and Geisha (Maiko & Geiko) and take you to the photogenic street. If you are lucky, you may see beautiful Geisha “professional Japanese art entertainer”, they are "living art". This can be the hi-light of this area. Next,​ We'll go to my favorite Japanese whiskey bar which providing a ​variety kind of Japanese whiskey including vintage one. You will definitely find your favorite. Sake, Shochu, Beer, and Softdrink and some snacks are also available. Let's have a drink and share a fantastic Kyoto nightlife. This is one of the best way to enjoy Kyoto night and wrap up your day.

We offer expert guidance from a professional photographer with local knowledge who will lead you to the best locations, angles, and lighting for stunning photos. During the tour, you’ll receive personalised education on camera settings, composition, and other techniques to enhance your skills. As locals, we know the top spots and hidden gems in Kyoto, ensuring you capture magical images. Our private tours allow you to go at your own pace, tailored to your skill level. Maximise your time and photographic opportunities, improve your skills, and explore new locations with expert guidance, making this activity unique and enriching.