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How to Spend a Rainy Day in KyotoHow to Spend a Rainy Day in Kyoto

How to Spend a Rainy Day in Kyoto

Particularly during the fall and spring months, Kyoto is prone to downpours. However, a wealth of indoor attractions means that your day will be far from ruined if rain does strike. Here are some of the best places in Kyoto to stay dry during your vacation.

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Kyoto Nishiki Market Food and Culture Walking Tour
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Kyoto Nishiki Market Food and Culture Walking Tour
  • Free Cancellation
  • English
  • 3 hours
from $78
Price varies by group size
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Kyoto Morning Tour from Kyoto or Osaka
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Kyoto Morning Tour from Kyoto or Osaka
  • Free Cancellation
  • English
  • 4 hours 40 minutes
from $85
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Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya, NISHIKI
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Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya, NISHIKI
  • Free Cancellation
  • English
  • 1 hour 30 minutes
from $69
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Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
  • Free Cancellation
  • English
  • 6 hours
from $151
Price varies by group size
Kyoto Samurai Experience
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Kyoto Samurai Experience
  • Free Cancellation
  • English
  • 1 hour 45 minutes
from $115
Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine
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Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine
  • Free Cancellation
  • English
  • 1 hour 30 minutes
from $96
3-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Tastings & Pairings
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3-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Tastings & Pairings
  • English
  • 3 hours
from $85
Sushi - Authentic Japanese Cooking Class - the best souvenir from Kyoto!
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Sushi - Authentic Japanese Cooking Class - the best souvenir from Kyoto!
  • Free Cancellation
  • English
  • 2 hours
from $70
Skip the lines Basic Ticket at SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM KYOTO
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Skip the lines Basic Ticket at SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM KYOTO
  • Free Cancellation
  • English
  • 1 hour
from $22
Highlights
  • Ascend to the top of the tallest nonsteel structure in the world with a ticket to Kyoto Tower.
  • Master the art of Japanese cooking during a cooking class and tour of the covered Nishiki Market, known as Kyoto’s Kitchen.
  • Head inside Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijo Castle during a tour that reveals the rich history of each.
  • Learn about and sample Japan’s national beverage during a tasting tour of a sake brewery.
  • Take part in a traditional tea ceremony, followed by either a Japanese meal or cultural performance.
  • Spend the day soaking in the thermal waters of an onsen —upgrade to include a spa treatment such as a massage.