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Arashiyama Kimono Rental with Free Hairstyling in KyotoPrivate Tour
Experience8 hrs

Arashiyama Kimono Rental with Free Hairstyling in Kyoto

Experience Arashiyama in a beautiful kimono with a worry-free rental experience. Choose from a wide selection of kimono for men, women, children, and plus-size guests. Enjoy complimentary women’s hairstyling, professional kimono dressing, and friendly service in English, Japanese, and Chinese. Located just minutes from the Bamboo Grove, Kimono Forest, Togetsukyo Bridge, and Tenryu-ji Temple, the shop makes exploring Arashiyama easy. With transparent pricing and no hidden fees, you can simply relax and enjoy an authentic Kyoto kimono experience.

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Vegan Edible Flower Sushi Making and Vegetable Tour in KyotoPrivate Tour
Experience3 hrs

Vegan Edible Flower Sushi Making and Vegetable Tour in Kyoto

Tour various locations to learn about the production of seasonal vegetables in Kyoto. Tour the Depachika (basement in department stores where food is sold) in Daimaru and learn about the current popular food trends in Japan. Shop for fresh vegetables, such as sweet cherry tomatoes, that you will use on your sushi. 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!

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Visit the workshop and the creation engraver of the stencilPrivate Tour
Experience2 hrs

Visit the workshop and the creation engraver of the stencil

Do you know the dyeing technique called “katazome”? Before the advent of Inkjet Printers and Laser Impression, kimono patterns were made, either by hand painting or using this stencil technique. Hand painting consists of drawing directly on the fabric, resulting in a unique piece. Katazome, on the other hand, is a technique created for mass production, and it has a very long history. Stencil engraving requires patience and precision in design. During this activity, however, you can discover a part of the world of kimono and make a photophore with this traditional technique.

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T4 Kyoto: Sacred Shrines & Temples Bus TourNew On Viator
Experience6 hrs

T4 Kyoto: Sacred Shrines & Temples Bus Tour

Discover Kyoto’s spiritual depth and everyday flavor on this 6-hour journey. Perfect for culture enthusiasts, food lovers, and curious explorers, the route blends UNESCO World Heritage shrines, Zen aesthetics, and neighborhood food culture. Great for travelers who want to experience both ancient traditions and modern local life, this tour moves from northern Kyoto’s sacred landscapes to the vibrant heart of the city.

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Hiroshima and Miyajima 2 Day Private Tour from Kyoto or OsakaPrivate Tour
Experience48 hrs

Hiroshima and Miyajima 2 Day Private Tour from Kyoto or Osaka

- Explore Hiroshima city with public transportation or a private car with a comfortable air conditioned. - An assistant will be waiting for you at the meeting point at Kyoto Station or Shin-Osaka Station and help you to take shinkansen.(※Assistant will not accompany you.) You will meet with your guide at Hiroshima Station. - Compared to the regular one-day course, this tour will take in the sights with more time spent at each sightseeing spot. - You can also visit the sights that are not included in the day trip, Orizuru Tower and Daishoin Temple. You can learn the history of Hiroshima deeper and immerse the culture and tradition with long history in Miyajima. - As a charged option, you can choose riding a ropeway to the top of Mt. Misen or making momiji-manju. - Take pictures of Great Torii from the nearest location on the ferry. - You can choose a 3 or 4 star hotel to stay. - You can customize the itinerary based on this default schedule.

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Visit the Lushan area (on foot, by tram)Private Tour
Experience6 hrs

Visit the Lushan area (on foot, by tram)

Visiting World Heritage Sites: Lushan (Hedu Bridge), Tianlong Temple (Garden), Bamboo Forest, but this area has attractive attractions that can be changed according to customer requirements. Lushan* From the past, there were villas for some entertainers or industrialists. But for decades, there have been very popular attractions for foreigners. Because in Kyoto (Japan), there is some fun. Tianlong Temple (garden) and bamboo forest* are also mysterious spots that cannot be experienced at ordinary times. The atmosphere of the Toyama area (the site designated by the Japanese government) is completely different from the other attractions in Kyoto, so please enjoy!

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Kyoto Night Walk in Fushimi Inari with 4 Gion Area HighlightsLikely To Sell Out
Experience2 hrs

Kyoto Night Walk in Fushimi Inari with 4 Gion Area Highlights

Discover a quieter side of Kyoto on this magical evening walking tour. Begin at Fushimi Inari Taisha, where thousands of vermilion torii gates glow as the sun sets. Walk through this iconic shrine during the calm, golden hour—perfect for stunning, crowd-free photos. Next, explore the lantern-lit streets of Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka, historic stone-paved alleys lined with traditional townhouses. Visit Yasaka Shrine, where soft lights and centuries of history create a peaceful, spiritual atmosphere. End your walk in Gion, at Hanamikoji, Shirakawa Canal, and Tatsumi Shrine, where Kyoto’s timeless beauty comes alive at night. Led by a local guide, this tour offers both breathtaking views and hidden stories.

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Nara ENGLISH GUIDE, Giant Buddha, Deer free in the park
Experience5 hrs

Nara ENGLISH GUIDE, Giant Buddha, Deer free in the park

Excursion to Nara, an ancient imperial seat from the 8th century. (710-784 AD) Departing from Kyoto, another historical capital of Japan (794-1868), the transfer is made by train to Nara station and by bus to the Buddha Temple. In Nara, in the immense park around the Buddha temple you will find numerous domesticated deer that have coexisted with local citizens since ancient times. Visitors are allowed to give them biscuits for sale at the designated stalls. Judas will illustrate the monuments of the Buddha Temple, especially those declared national treasures of Japan; will provide detailed information on popular Buddhist devotion: secrets to be revealed only to tour participants to learn about the history of the people, not written in tourist guide books.

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Walk with a Tea Host: Sake Brewery or Fushimi Inari & Machiya TeaPrivate Tour
Experience2 hr 30 min

Walk with a Tea Host: Sake Brewery or Fushimi Inari & Machiya Tea

Escape the crowds and discover a different side of Kyoto with a visit to a Kyoto City-designated Important Machiya and your choice of a guided walk through Fushimi Inari Shrine or Fushimi’s historic sake district. Begin at Shizuhamo, a beautifully preserved machiya with authentic tea rooms, seasonal ikebana, and traditional tea utensils. Guided by a certified tea instructor, grind matcha with a stone mill and prepare your own bowl while learning about Japanese tea culture. Afterward, choose between Fushimi Inari’s famous Senbon Torii gates, Okusha Hohaisho, and Omokaru Stone, or the traditional streets of Fushimi’s sake district and a sake-brewing museum. Your guide will share the history and stories of your chosen destination. Transportation and museum admission are not included. This small-group tour offers a personal introduction to Kyoto’s living cultural heritage beyond the usual sightseeing experience.

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Kyoto: Private LED E-Bike Night Ride Through GionPrivate Tour
Experience1 hr 30 min

Kyoto: Private LED E-Bike Night Ride Through Gion

Ride through Kyoto at night on a unique electric bicycle with glowing illuminated wheels, creating a striking and memorable way to explore the city after dark. Cruise past historic streets and iconic landmarks such as Gion, Yasaka Shrine, and the Higashiyama district while enjoying the atmosphere of Kyoto at night with a local guide. For added convenience, guests can also select a pickup and drop-off option, allowing the tour to start and end at their requested location.

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Kyoto: The Hidden Sanctuary of Sanzen-in TemplePrivate Tour
Experience1 hr 30 min

Kyoto: The Hidden Sanctuary of Sanzen-in Temple

This tour offers an intimate encounter with Kyoto’s quiet soul through Sanzen-in Temple, a hidden sanctuary known for its calm atmosphere and spiritual depth. Unlike standard sightseeing tours, this experience is designed to slow you down — to let you feel the rhythm of stillness that has filled these moss-covered gardens for over a thousand years. With a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll not only admire the temple’s elegant halls and serene gardens but also understand the Buddhist philosophy and aesthetic that shaped them. Sip matcha while gazing across the peaceful Shuheki-en Garden, wander past smiling warabe jizo statues, and hear stories that connect nature, faith, and art. More than a visit, this is a meditative journey into Kyoto’s hidden serenity — a place where silence itself becomes sacred.

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Exploring Kyoto - (Rakunan) SouthPrivate Tour
Experience6 hrs

Exploring Kyoto - (Rakunan) South

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 Rakunan (South district). Visiting Byodo-in Temple which was converted into a temple by Fujiwara-no-Michinaga in 1052. It symbolizes the Buddhist Paradise.Fushimi-Inari Taisha Shrine, central shrine for more than 30,000 Inari shrines, is always full of tourists for its scenic beauty of the red avenue of thousand tori gate toward Mt Inari. See inclusions and excursions for what is included in the price of this tour.

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