Top Kyoto Day Trips

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.

Our tour guide, Kazu, was fabulous!!! He was extremely knowledgeable and showed us at our stops WAY MORE than we would have ever seen if we were on our own. He was so enthusiastic that he was willing to go hours over the allotted time to show us more! I would give him 1000 stars if I could!

Pam was our guide for a short, 2 hour waking tour in Kyoto, and she was wonderful. Was able to cater and adapt to last minute changes to our itinerary, and made sure that we were getting the most out of our tour. She was very knowledgable about the sites we visited (Fushimi Inari, Yasaka Shrine) and also made navigating by train smooth and easy. Highly recommend this tour and Pam as a guide!

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.

The whole trip was very fun!! Cruise our tour guide spoke mainly Japanese, but enough English to keep us informed about most things about our schedule. The sights we saw were really cool and beautiful.!! I'm Very happy I went. The ride was very comfortable as well!!