Top Kyoto Day Trips - page 2

What a great time I had today, the ninja master took us through what ninja expectations were. So we dressed up as ninjas learned how to use some of the weapons the ninjas use and their escape tactics. The ninja master and staff were so great it made for a great experience by every one in the class. Highly recommend this for any one traveling solo and family’s great time will be had by all. Cheers Ralph Havard

Excellent day with hiriko. Very informative and easy going pace. Advice to people coming would be bring plenty fluids as if you comingnin spring and summer it can be very warm. Comfortable shoes and light clothing. Also dont skip leg day. As all the walking will drain your legs. But overall beauyiful day. We timed it right with weather.

We went into this tea ceremony experience not really knowing what to expect—and from the moment we stepped inside, we were completely impressed. Everything about the experience felt authentic, thoughtful, and incredibly well put together. We were dressed in traditional kimonos, which immediately set the tone and made the experience feel immersive. It also created some great photo opportunities, but more importantly, it gave us a deeper appreciation for the cultural significance behind what we were about to experience. What truly elevated this experience was the guide. The level of knowledge, passion, and clarity in explaining the history and meaning behind the tea ceremony—and even the symbolism in the kimono patterns—was outstanding. It never felt like a lecture; it felt like a story being brought to life. Watching the tea master prepare the tea was mesmerizing. Every movement was deliberate, precise, and rooted in tradition. It gave us a real sense of how much discipline and respect goes into something that might seem simple. The highlight was being able to participate ourselves. Learning how to properly prepare a cup of Japanese tea, while also understanding the etiquette and manners that go along with it, made the experience both interactive and meaningful. By the end, we realized this was far more than just a tea ceremony. It was a deep dive into Japanese culture and one of the most memorable experiences of our time in Kyoto. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Kyoto.

Afifa was pleasant, very friendly and knowledgeable of the history, customs and significance of every stop along the tour. She also was very responsive to messages before and on the day of the tour. Thank you so much for making the tour fun. We highly recommend this tour to visitors to this beautiful city.

We had the best time with our guide Lee leading our group. He was very knowledgeable, shared full of fun facts and jokes, organized and accommodating. I would recommend taking this tour with him. Loved all the sites included in this tour especially the Nara Deer Park

Very informative cycle around the quiet areas of Kyoto. We got an understanding of the real Kyoto, away from all the crowds. Our guide, Sean, was amazing and gave great insights to the shrines and places we visited. A perfect combination of beautiful scenery, culture and exercise! Highly recommended.

Excellent tailor-made tour. With consultation direct with our guide we’d chosen three places from his list of recommendations. All were delightful. With his excellent knowledge of history, Japanese customs, religion and culture he brought the Imperial Palace, Nijyo-Jyo Castle and Fushimi Inari Shrine to life for us. He also did a great job of escorting us between these sites using the public transport system. A memorable day in Kyoto - thank-you Kazu!

Hama was a very knowledgeable and good tour guide being clear with times and explaining sites we were going to see. The description on Viator is correct. You will see 4 sites. It was busy in April so expect crowds and wait times. Lunch was a Japanese buffet with a wider variety of food to try. It will be a long day with lots of walking but you will see the main highlights.