Japan · KYOTO TOURS
The temples are free to walk past and the good part is knowing which gate to enter, and when. These 15 Kyoto days run from a seven a.m. Fushimi climb to lantern hour in Gion, each priced, timed and clear on how much walking it asks of you.
See Kyoto’s top temples, shrines, bamboo forest, and Golden Pavilion in one busy, well-organized day by air-conditioned coach.
“Great tour with our tour guide Mai that covered a lot of major tourist attractions and was very efficient. If you are limited on time, this is a great one-day tour of Kyoto that I would highly recommend! Also shoutout to our tour guide Mai who did an amazing job and made the tour very enjoyable.”
See Kyoto’s major temples, shrines, bamboo grove, and Golden Pavilion in one well-organized day by coach with an English-speaking guide.
“It was excellent. At Chan was a fabulous guide. She provided excellent information, was engaging and was present and aware of everyone. The places we went to were all very interesting and enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour.”
Review of Kyoto’s 45-minute tea ceremony in Kiyomizu, with matcha making, a historic garden, practical tips, pricing, and family advice.
“Friendly, beautiful, very informative. Our whole family, including kids 9 and 13 had a great time. Highly recommended.”
Explore Gion’s geisha culture, temples, machiya houses, and quiet lanes on a two-hour Kyoto walking tour with local tips.
“We had a fantastic experience on the Kyoto Geisha Walking Tour, thanks to Michael. He is incredibly knowledgeable and explained the history, traditions, and cultural significance of Gion and Geisha in such an engaging and easy-to-understand way. Every stop felt meaningful as he brought old Kyoto to life with fascinating details and stories. What truly elevated the tour were his thoughtful recommendations and travel tips, which were very helpful for the rest of our stay. The pace was comfortable, never rushed, and Michael’s enthusiasm made the entire walk enjoyable and interactive. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a deeper, more authentic understanding of Kyoto. Thank you, Michael, for s...”
Join a 70-minute matcha ceremony at Kyoto’s Jotokuji Temple, learn its rituals, make your own tea, and enjoy a calm, intimate cultural experience.
“We had the most incredible experience and cannot recommend enough!”
Review of Kyoto’s Gion Magical Night Walking Tour, with geisha culture, glowing shrines, small groups, practical tips, and value advice.
“Pam was really great; great energy the entire time. We learned so much and felt very well taken care of. Definitely would recommend.”
Learn Kyoto’s traditional matcha ceremony with a licensed Urasenke tea master, Japanese sweets, optional kimono hire, and candlelight sessions.
“Splendid to learn the history of the tea ceremony from a practicing professional.”
Explore Kyoto’s Gion and Pontocho at night, hear geisha stories, visit Yasaka Shrine, and learn local customs for $20.
“Our tour was so interesting and Yukari was an awesome guide! It was the perfect taste of Gion and the walk was easy with lots of opportunities for questions. Yukari had a great knowledge of the history of geisha!”
Explore Kyoto’s Gion and Higashiyama by lantern light, with shrines, pagodas, geisha culture, quiet lanes, and local food tips.
“Ben was an amazing guide!!! i wish we met him at the start of our time in kyoto and not just at the end. He gave us such an intresting background on the city with super informative high quality slides on his tablet I didnt know how much i dont know”
Review of Kyoto’s hop-on hop-off bus, with stop-by-stop advice, ticket value, audio guide details, weather tips, and who should book.
“If the brochure can add a little description of the places of visit, it would made the trip more enjoyable. Also if admission fee is required too. Thanks. Maria Ng”
Explore Gion at night on a 100-minute English walking tour covering geiko culture, Kyoto history, local etiquette, and scenic streets.
“Great experience! It was beautiful at night, and we saw many geishas because our guide had previously taken us to a less crowded district.”
Make noodles, broth, and toppings from scratch at Kyoto’s Ramen Factory, then enjoy your own bowl in a fun, family-friendly class.
“Great experience and family friendly fun! Recommend booking time that coincides with lunch/dinner. The instructors are engaging, funny, and helpful. You will roll chicken thigh and tie it, boil it in broth, use a mini-torch to roast it after it cooks, hand-make the ramen dough, press the noodles and the enjoy your hard work with a delicious bowl of hand made ramen!”
Cycle Kyoto’s quiet lanes, famous temples, and Zen gardens on a small-group e-bike tour with an English-speaking guide.
“It was lovely visiting some of the quieter and less touristy temples, shrines and streets. Yuta was a phenomenal guide and shared lots of great info about Giesha, Samurai history, Zen Buddhism and the customs of visiting temples and shrines. He provided a great deal of context and richness to the places we visited. The ebikes were fun and allowed us to travel up steep hills and all over town without exhausting us on the warm and muggy day. We really enjoyed ourselves exploring Kyoto this way! Highly recommend!”
Explore Gion and Pontocho through nine-plus dishes, Kyoto history, and six sake tastings on this intimate three-and-a-half-hour food tour.
“Amazing tour with delicious food and drinks. J was very knowledgeable and kind. He taught us so much about Kyoto! It was great to have a local guide leading us to spots we wouldn’t have been able to find on our own.”
Escape Kyoto crowds on a guided 7km forest hike to Fushimi Inari, with bamboo, quiet shrines, castle views, and expert local help.
“After a day in Kyoto, we started to tire of the tourist crowds, so this small group tour was absolutely brilliant. Our guide N. was knowledgeable and ever so nice. The hike was easy and as we approached the Tori gates from the back, we avoided other people right to the end. N was also an expert at taking super arty photos of us esp in the bamboo forest. Can’t recommend the tour enough.”
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