All Kyoto Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Osaka/Kyoto: Kobe Coast & Akashi Market Private 10H Tour

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Book Now, Choose Your Kimono at the Store! Visit Rental Kimono Okamoto Fushimi Inari Shop, near the famous Thousand Torii Gates! Choose from over 1,000 kimonos and enjoy our courtyard photo spots. This booking includes a ¥3,980 kimono plan for men and women. Kimono Plans: - Women: ¥3,980 / ¥4,980 / ¥5,980 - Men: ¥3,980 - Furisode: From ¥15,000 - Homongi: From ¥10,000 - Hakama and more! All prices exclude tax. Choose your kimono at the store and upgrade by paying the difference. A complete kimono set and professional dressing are included. Arrive empty-handed! Optional hairstyling is available for an extra fee. Our experienced staff will help you choose your favorite kimono and dress you professionally. Perfect for couples, families, friends and first-time visitors! Explore Fushimi Inari Shrine and its famous Thousand Torii Gates in kimono! Capture stunning photos beneath the red torii gates and enjoy Kyoto's traditional streets and scenery. Create unforgettable Kyoto memories!

Kyoto: Kimono Experience at Fushimi Inari Shrine

1 hourFree Cancellation

USD 28USD 27

Traditional Japanese Music Workshop with Koto and Shakuhachi

50 minutesFree Cancellation

USD 50USD 47

This activity offers a rare opportunity to observe the production process of traditional Japanese paper goods such as goshuincho (temple stamp books) and watoji notebooks—items not typically seen by the public. With a guided tour, you'll gain insights into the work of experienced craftsmen and the precision involved in their handwork. Afterward, you’ll step into the craftsman’s shoes and make your own watoji notebook using your choice of yuzen washi paper from a wide selection. Whether you're visiting Kyoto for the first time or returning, this experience offers a unique glimpse into a different side of the city.

Handmade Japanese Bound Notebook Experience and Factory Tour

Handmade Japanese Bound Notebook Experience and Factory Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

Enjoy a premium Kyoto day tour with both a licensed chauffeur and a dedicated English speaking guide, providing a more personalized experience than standard driver only tours. Your guide assists throughout the day, including at the kimono studio, helping with attire selection, communication with staff, and exploring the picturesque streets of Higashiyama while identifying the best photo locations. For added convenience, the tour includes door to door hotel pickup in Osaka, a dedicated WhatsApp group for communication, advance sharing of the vehicle license plate number, and travel in a comfortable Toyota Alphard suitable for small groups. An instant photo souvenir is also included. Combining expert guidance, seamless transportation, and authentic cultural experiences, this tour offers a relaxed and memorable way to discover Kyoto.

USD 71USD 68

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Private Kyoto Sightseeing and Kimono Experience

Private Kyoto Sightseeing and Kimono Experience

10 hoursFree Cancellation

・Taste 8 carefully selected, hard-to-find sakes from breweries across Japan. ・Enjoy sake at an intimate 8-seat counter overlooking a Kyoto City-designated scenic garden. ・Experience a special tasting with close-up views of a garden normally closed to the public. ・Discover how Japanese food pairings change the aroma, sweetness, acidity, and flavor of sake. ・Finish with a blind tasting challenge and put your senses to the test. ・Designed to be enjoyable for both sake beginners and experienced sake lovers.

Kyoto and Japanese Sake Tasting in Heritage Garden

1 hour 10 minutesFree Cancellation

USD 57USD 54

Kyoto is one of the most visited cities in the world. This morning shows you the other Kyoto: still, unhurried and entirely your own. Shisendo was built in 1641 by Ishikawa Jozan, a samurai who left his career to live as a poet. He made it a place to step away from the world. On this morning, it does the same for you. The temple opens early for one party only, before any other visitor arrives. Zazen is simple. You sit, you breathe and you let your thoughts settle. It suits anyone who wants to rest a tired mind, or to start the day with a clearer head. Then cross the lane to The SEN East, our traditional Japanese house, and pause over tea and a seasonal wagashi among works by Kyoto artists. Everything is arranged for you, from your hotel door and back. A morning to rest, to think clearly, and to return to your day lighter than you began it.

Private Zen Retreat in Kyoto Shisendo Temple Before Opening

Private Zen Retreat in Kyoto Shisendo Temple Before Opening

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Kyoto Backstreets and Golden Pavilion Bike Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

PERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour

USD 87USD 83

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What are people saying about Kyoto

Peter_M, Oct 2026

Excellent tour - highly recommended.

Excellent tour visiting all the 'must see' sites around Kyoto including beautiful World Heritage listed temples and shrines. Our guide, At-Chan, was fantastic- providing information on all the sites and teaching us a few Japnese words and a bit about Japanese culture. The driver, Ibuki, was friendly and fun. I would like to have spent more time at some sites but not possible in 1 day. I recommend doing this tour when you first get to Kyoto so you can go back and spend more time at sites you like.

From Kyoto / Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park One Day Tour

Annie_A, Oct 2026

Worth it!

Amazing! Primary because of "happy bunny" Amy, our tour guide. She accommodated everyone's requests! Super energetic, funny & kept us all organized. Deer Park, I could've spent 3-4 hours there alone! Bamboo forest was beauuuutiful! Torrii gates, simply amazing. Only problem: there's too many people everywhere! Still worth it!

Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha

Peter_M, Oct 2026

Fun and interesting

There were 6 in our group and Manny was an excellent guide to explain the life of the geisha, the history and how the culture has developed over the year. So unique to Japan and he did a great job showing us around the neighbourhood and pointing out some of the secrets of the geisha lifestyle.

Authentic Knife Making Experience at a Blacksmith in Kyoto

Rom_S, Oct 2026

The first part was...

The first part was forging the knife out of a piece of metal using a hammer, which demanded considerable strength. Then, we sharpened the knife to its final form and made the edge. You can choose one of a number of shapes to make the knife into. The knife came out looking great, and the experience was a lot of fun. The staff was very professional and helpful, managing the experience, giving advice and fixing our mistakes :) Overall, highly recommended!

Kyoto Sumo Entertainment Show with Chicken Hot Pot and Geisha

Andrew_J, Oct 2026

Compelling Sport and Lighthearted

So so much fun! The wrestlers are amazing athletes and very talented entertainers, great comedy and a fun atmosphere for everyone. The whole place erupted countless times during the show. It's informative but not too serious. I would recommend to everyone. Suitable for all ages. I'm not typically interested in sports but I could watch this over and over. The drinks and food are on demand and arrive with 60 seconds of ordering.

Nara Early Morning Tour Kyoto or Osaka Departure Available

Patricia_B, Oct 2026

Lovely day in Nara

We thoroughly enjoyed our morning tour to Nara lead by our guide Ayame. .Loved seeing the dear and the awesome temple.with the amazing statues. Ayame.made it a smooth and stressless experience as we were being lead along the way by an expert in the area with wonderful knowledge of the sites. It was a small walking tour 8 nice people and it was easy to interact and ask questions. Ayame was sweet, knowledgeable, and a clear animal lover. She even went out of her way to look up vegetarian restaurant options for me (not any easy task 😊). Highly recommend the tour

10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour

Paul_M, Oct 2026

Great tour

Akemi was a wonderful guide. She reached out before the tour to ensure we saw everything we wanted to see, plus suggest some more. She is an enthusiastic booster for her city and is full of good information. She has a fun personality. Importantly, she checked in a few times prior to the tour to make sure our meeting went smoothly.

Hiroshima & Miyajima 1-Day Tour from Osaka, Kyoto or Hiroshima

Brett_P, Oct 2026

Minori’s Awesome Hiroshima Tour!

This was a FANTASTIC tour. Minori our guide was hilarious, thoughtful and very knowledgeable. We appreciated the balance of being guided and free time. This was a unique cultural experience and well worth the exhaustion at the end of the day. FYI, the directions for taking the train from Osaka were easy and flawless!! We highly recommend this tour!

Full Day Tour of Kyoto with Private Transportation

6g5s6pdrct, Oct 2026

10 out of 10 Private Kyoto Day Tour!

My Husband and I had an absolute blast on this day tour. We had so much fun with our tour guide Ana, who was very knowledgeable on the places we visited, we learnt so much today. Ana wasn’t just the tour guide but she also offered to be our photographer in every site and her photos are amazing! I won’t say too much as to not spoil the great parts but all I can say is this Kyoto Day Tour is so worth it. In between the itinerary of places you will also have time to buy souvenirs. We had lunch at a traditional Japanese restaurant where we had to take our shoes off, they had a variety of menu sets to pick from and everything we ordered was delicious! Thank you Ana-san and Cho-san for the best day!

Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour From Hiroshima, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka

Hailey_W, Oct 2026

Hiroshima and Miyazima Island

Mitzuke (if this is her correct name) guided us on wonderful tour of the Hiroshima atomic dome, memorial area and museum. Before heading to Miyazima Island. The fact that she came from Hiroshima and her family experienced the atom bomb dropping on the 6th of August 1945, makes her the most ideal tour guide for such a melancholy but essential cultural, historic trip. She was so kind, full of knowledge and super friendly. Everyone on the tour enjoyed her stories and her beautiful character. I hope to meet you again one day. Thanks again Viator for organising another fantastic tour that is as always amazing value for money <3.

Kyoto: Gion Food Tour 13 Dishes at 4 Eateries

Robert_G, Oct 2026

Kyoto Great Food

Our tour guide Paris was impressive, offering rich insights into Kyoto’s history and guiding us to several excellent restaurants. The meals were abundant and delicious; we arrived hungry but left full. We enjoyed the conversations with Paris and the two other couples on the tour, making it a memorable experience. I would strongly recommend this food tour.

Award-Winning Authentic Ramen Making Experience in Kyoto

Stacey_K, Sept 2026

Fun, interactive cooking class!

Fun interactive cooking class where you actually cook your own meal! This was a super fun course where we learned a lot about Japanese ramen’s history as well as the ingredients that make it delicious. The instructor, Elsa, was informative as well as adorable in getting to know each of us during our session.