Tours in Kyoto

Step into the serene grounds of a Kyoto temple and immerse yourself in a unique yoga experience that blends physical practice with spiritual peace. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, our sessions are thoughtfully designed to accommodate all levels, ensuring a calming and meditative journey for everyone. Experience the calming power of Zazen, the ancient practice of seated meditation. In a serene, guided environment, you'll learn to quiet your mind, focus on the present moment, and deepen your self-awareness.To complete your experience, indulge in a calming tea session with freshly prepared matcha and seasonal Japanese sweets, adding a delightful touch to your visit. Our sessions are intimate and personalized, with groups of up to 10 people, allowing for a peaceful, focused atmosphere where you can fully embrace the serenity of your temple surroundings.

Kyoto’s beauty is timeless but experiencing it in peace is rare. On this early morning private tour, you’ll step into the city’s most iconic sights before the crowds awaken. Begin your day beneath the whispering torii gates of Fushimi Inari-taisha, enjoying the spiritual stillness that vanishes by mid-morning. Arrive at the stunning Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji) just as it opens, catching its shimmering reflection before the tour buses roll in. Then, breathe in the calm of Arashiyama’s bamboo grove, where you’ll wander through towering stalks in near silence an experience few visitors ever get. This is Kyoto at its most magical: unhurried, uncrowded, unforgettable.

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.

This comfortable way is highly recommended for seniors who are looking for peace and tranquility. This is a guide course of visiting my own home town of Murasakino area. I know the most efficient way to move around. We are starting our tour from Daitokuji Temple to Imamiya shrine where you can enjoy at one of the oldest tea house. Later on, move on to Kamigamo by a bus which is never crowded from this point. I'll be showing you to a town-scape of historic Kyoto. Let's travel in a peace. In this adventurous course, we will follow the historical footsteps of ancient Zen & Tea masters. Despite how we avoid crowded traffics to keep the tour decent, you will get to see world heritage sites during the tour.

We welcome both first-time visitors and repeat guests.
This is a rare opportunity to experience traditional Japanese craftsmanship that you won’t find on typical Kyoto tours.
During the factory visit, you'll observe expert artisans at work, and in the workshop, you'll become a craftsperson yourself by creating a one-of-a-kind goshuincho.
After the experience, we encourage you to enjoy Kyoto’s temples with your personally made stamp book in hand.

Kyoto is an iconic image of traditional Japan for most tourists. Not only being symbolic, Kyoto is one of the oldest municipalities in Japan, the capital of Japan and the residence of the Emperor from 794 to 1868, is home to countless temples, shrines, and other historically significant structures. This tour will focus on the eastern part of the prefecture. Many of the centres of the 15th century Japanese cultural development known as Higashiyama Culture are located here. The Gion entertainment district in front of Yasaka Shrine and the cobblestone streets of Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka that lead to the world heritage site Kiyomizu Temple have been designated as protected areas to preserve traditional-style buildings. Wandering through narrow streets and alleys and discovering beautiful gardens, majestic shrines, and dazzling temples. You can fully feel the historical atmosphere along with the glory of olden times. Come and discover this priceless experience.

Embark on a journey through the fascinating world of Japanese fermentation! Learn the art of making white miso from scratch, and discover why this delicate and flavorful paste has been a staple in Japanese cuisine for centuries. You'll also cook potage soup with white miso and enjoy a delicious fermented food lunch and gain a deeper appreciation for the rich culinary traditions of Japan. [Highlights] - A miso expert will share with you the history and secrets of miso making. - You will have a hands-on experience making white miso. - Cook and taste potage soup with white miso. - Indulge in a delicious fermented food lunch to nourish your gut. *Please note that you will not be able to take miso home due to customs regulations. We require a minimum of 2 participants for the tour to operate. If we don't reach this number, we'll cancel the tour 72 hours in advance and refund you in full.

Shiga Prefecture is only one hour away from Kyoto. With this tour you will be able to enjoy outdoor fun activities, such as shopping in a Japanese Outlet and going on the ropeway, but you will also have a relaxing and traditional time visiting two temples, the Kongorin-ji and the Eigen-ji. Shopping: start the morning slowly by having a nice shopping session or eating breakfast at Mitsui Outlet Park Shiga Ryuo. Go up on the ropeway: go up on the Mount Hachiman Ropeway, where you will be able to see the stunning view of Japanese autumn: everything will be colored in red and orange. Eat lunch in a temple: You will also be able to feel Japanese autumn by eating a traditional Japanese lunch inside the temple Kongorin-ji, while admiring the view of the outside garden. Illumination at night: before going back, enjoy a walk throught the illumination in the garden of Eigen-ji, and feel the magic of strolling through the temple at night!

This course combines the Kyoto Afternoon Tour, which visits some of Kyoto's distinct shrines and temples including World Heritage Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and the Kyoto Night Tour, which offers customers the opportunity to experience Japan’s traditional culture. This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter. *The tour consists of a bus tour (Kyoto Afternoon Tour) until entry to Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and a walking tour (Kyoto Night Tour) afterwards.

Journey into the heart of Kyoto's Zen philosophy. Begin your exploration at the iconic Silver Pavilion, a masterpiece of architectural simplicity and elegance. Discover the contemplative beauty of this temple, which was once a place of meditation for Japanese Zen masters. Wander through the meticulously manicured gardens, where every element reflects the harmony of nature. Follow the Philosopher's Path alongside the gentle flow of the canal, taking in the seasonal beauty that has inspired poets and philosophers for centuries. We will offer you insights into the world of Zen Buddhism and its profound influence on Japanese culture. Whether you seek tranquility, artistic inspiration, or a deeper understanding of Zen, this walking tour promises an enriching journey through Kyoto's Zen side.

Tour various locations to learn about the production of seasonal vegetables in Kyoto. Visit a restaurant that incorporates local produce and SDG vegetables for local consumption. Tour the Depachika (basement in department stores where food is sold) in Daimaru and learn about the current popular food trends in Japan. Explore Nishiki Market, a local market with over 400 years of history and the heart of Kyoto's kitchen. Learn about the history, varieties and importance of local vegetable cultivation methods. After learning more about Kyoto's vegetables, experience making your own vegan temari sushi with edible flowers. Use the same techniques and create your own version of ball-shaped sushi at home with locally sourced ingredients!

Don't miss the chance to visit one of the biggest and oldest markets in Japan - Nishiki Market. Explore the cultural foods and customs that have been practiced for years and discover the Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine, one of the oldest shrines in Japan. There's so much waiting for you to see. Take the time to explore this amazing city!

Step into the cultural heart of Kyoto with this private 90-minute experience featuring a real Maiko. Enjoy a peaceful tea ceremony as the Maiko prepares and serves matcha with seasonal sweets. Then, watch two elegant dances on an authentic Noh stage—an atmospheric venue rarely open to the public. After the performance, play ozashiki-asobi, traditional parlor games usually reserved for honored guests. The program is hosted by a former Maiko and Geiko, who will share personal stories and cultural insights, offering a rare and intimate perspective. A professional English-speaking interpreter ensures you understand every detail. This is a fully private experience—no other guests will join. Feel free to ask questions and take photos. A small cultural souvenir is included to commemorate your visit. This experience is ideal for those looking to celebrate a special occasion or simply enjoy a meaningful cultural journey in a private setting.

Rent a Road Bike and enjoy the freedom of cycling around Kyoto and beyond. Connect the best sights of Kansai on two wheels and ride at your own pace. Are you interested in seeing more than just the sites of a city? Riding a Road Bike is a great way to experience everything in Kyoto, and the surrounding Kansai area has to offer. Rent a bike and forge your own path through urban and rural Western Japan. Kansai offers kilometre after kilometre of cycle path so you can see and connect with the area allowing you to visit more in one day than you would imagine, and at your own pace. You can also take advantage of Road Bike Rental Japan staff's knowledge of Japan, Kansai, cycling, and travel to make the most of your cycle trip in Japan. This rental includes the use of a bike helmet, lock, and other useful tools to ensure a safe and fun ride.

Step into a 150-year-old Kyoto townhouse and enjoy a fully private cultural experience at Onishi Tsune Shoten, a renowned folding fan atelier with over a century of history. This exclusive, one-group-only program invites you to take part in the fan-painting process—one of the most artistic steps in traditional sensu making. Your hand-painted fan will be finished by skilled artisans and shipped to your home overseas, making it a truly personal and lasting keepsake. After painting, you'll try Tosenkyo, a refined fan-tossing game from the Edo period. Though simple in concept, this elegant pastime blends grace, strategy, and quiet focus. You'll learn how to play from the basics—how to hold, throw, and score—before enjoying a friendly match to test your skills. This program is conducted entirely for your group, ensuring an intimate and undisturbed encounter with Kyoto’s living traditions. Escape the crowds and enjoy a rare, hands-on cultural experience in a serene, historic setting.

Dive into the real Kansai with us — beyond the tourist guides and into the heart of local life. You’ll explore Osaka’s vibrant nightlife, Kyoto’s hidden bars, and Nara’s peaceful evening streets, guided by someone who knows every hidden corner. Eat where the locals eat, drink where the locals celebrate, and experience the side of Japan. What's special? This journey is completely flexible to match your needs! We can adjust the meeting point (Osaka, Kyoto, or Nara), customize the tour content based on your interests, and even shift the focus between food, bars, nightlife, or quiet cultural experiences. Food worries? We've got you covered. Whether you're Halal, vegetarian, or have other dietary needs, we'll assist you with ordering and explaining dishes, even in local, non-tourist spots — so you can enjoy your night with total peace of mind. Let’s create a night you’ll never forget — full of flavor, new friends, and unforgettable moments across Kansai.

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 the Kawaramachi area of Kyoto. For those who are interested, there are chances to try local food as you're walking around. At the bar, your guide will help you to find out good pairings of Sake and local side dishes. There are several types of bars and each bar has unique homemade Kyoto style dishes. We also offer opportunities to taste local Kyoto food which are not normally on tourist menus. 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.

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 food and drink menu controller to order from our all-you-can-drink options. 3. Select your favorite songs using the Karaoke controller(Joypad). 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.

Why not go on a luxurious hiking trip to enjoy Kyoto's culture and nature with all your senses? This tour offers a special experience that combines the natural beauty of Kyoto with the luxury of historical sites. At historical spots such as Yasaka Shrine and Chion-in Temple, you can experience Kyoto's culture and faith, and at Maruyama Park and Higashiyama Summit Park, you can enjoy the natural beauty of the four seasons. In particular, the panoramic view from Shogunzuka Seiryuden, where you can see the entire city of Kyoto, is breathtaking and will leave you with unforgettable memories. Another attraction of this tour is that visitors can and enjoy the serenity of the mountain paths, which will free them from the hustle and bustle of Kyoto and refresh them both physically and mentally. Through the history and local episodes told by the tour guide, you will learn more than just sightseeing.

Basically, the theme of this tour is "Japanese religion and the emperor" We'll ride to some big shrines and temples and Kyoto imperial palace from the JR Kyoto station area. (If it rains, We will suggest you to take city bus from JR Kyoto station) You can learn about the one aspect of religious view from the Japanese guide. SI: you can ask to take some your photos to your guide, except while riding your bike. We guarantee you can bring back nice photos with your half day memory! Secondly, We'll guide you to some local shops, street-food, ride through the backstreet. Like... Matcha ice cream, small bakery, "Dashimaki", and Japanese croquet at the meat shop. You can add some small change by your request. Finally, We'll ride along the famous "Kamogawa" river on the way back. There's a flat cycling road, you can pedall 40km(25miles)/h with taking care for the safety. Let's go for fun bike ride with us!! We guarantee you the highly value and some special gift for your travel.

Make your Kyoto adventure hassle-free with Kyoto Gorilla's convenient luggage solutions! Located at the iconic Kyoto Tower, we offer both secure storage and reliable delivery services in English, Japanese, and Chinese. Choose Your Service: 1. STORAGE SERVICE (¥1,000/item) Secure same-day storage Perfect for exploring Kyoto hands-free Prime location at Kyoto Tower Easy access from Kyoto Station 2. DELIVERY SERVICE (¥2,000/item) Convenient luggage delivery Perfect for smooth hotel check-in/out Professional handling Stress-free sightseeing Operating Hours: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Daily Location: Kyoto Tower: Nishiki Uoriki - Kyoto Tower Sando 721-1 Higashishiokōjichō, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216 Why Choose Kyoto Gorilla: Trilingual staff (English/Japanese/Chinese) Professional and secure service Perfect for: Early check-out/late check-in Day-trip visitors Shopping enthusiasts Temple and shrine hoppers Travelers with hotel transfers

Come with us to visit the Shinto Itsukushima-jinja Shrine for half a day! We will leave Osaka or Kyoto to visit Miyajima Island, famous for its Shinto shrine Itsukushima and for its torii, emblematic shinto gate inside the sea. Let’s feel together the calm and serenity of the place, with its free-ranging Shika deer and abundant surrounding nature. During this half-day tour, accompanied by your expert guide in Japanese history, you will discover the medieval and religious History of Japan.You will have a day rich in history, reflection and nature. Are you coming? We are waiting for you!

In this 150-minute tour you will visit Kyoto's Tsutsumi Asakichi Urushi factory, which refines over 70% of Japan's domestic urushi lacquer, see how lacquer has been used inside a prominent Buddhist temple and eat lunch using the traditional Kyoto "asagi-wan bowl" lacquerware. This is a unique opportunity to discover traditional and modern applications of Japanese urushi lacquer in contemporary Kyoto. In addition to the tour of the factory, you will also learn to apply lacquer on chopsticks and take them with you as a present. - Enter the private area of Tsutsumi Asakichi Urushi factory and see how lacquer is refined - See urushi lacquer on modern-day goods such as surfboards, skateboards and bicycles - Apply lacquer to chopsticks during a workshop and take them with you as a present - Visit Bukkoji Temple and discover the traditional use of lacquer in Japan's temple architecture - Enjoy lunch with Kyoto ingredients using a lacquerware bowl

Kyoto is one of the most famous spots to visit in Japan. We visit Kiyomizu-Dera, Kinkakuji, and Arashiyama. ⬇PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY⬇ ➡️This is WALKING tour that uses public transportation. This is not a bus tour. This tour requires about 12,000 walking steps. ➡️The tour is APPROXIMATELY 5 hours, meaning it can differ by around 30 minutes before or after the estimated time. ➡️Our guide will contact you through what’s app so please download what’s app prior to this tour. This is to enhance smooth meeting between the guide and the guests. ➡️As we have other groups in the tour, we cannot accept any late guests. If you are late, YOU CANNOT JOIN the tour and will not be given a refund. ➡️ This tour has up to 10 people. ➡️ After the tour ends, you can select any restaurant for a delicious meal in our guide's list.