All Kyoto Prefecture Tours & Excursions in 2026

Gion & Professional Photography! Visit Rental Kimono Okamoto Gion Shop, near Kodaiji Temple. Choose from over 1,000 kimonos and enjoy our beautiful Japanese garden! 1. Choose Your Kimono Select your kimono at the store! - Kimono: ¥3,980 / ¥4,980 / ¥5,980 - Furisode: From ¥15,000 - Homongi: From ¥10,000 - Hakama and more! All kimono prices exclude tax. IMPORTANT: Kimono rental is NOT included in the booking price. Choose your kimono and pay separately at the store on the day of your visit. A complete kimono set and dressing are included in the rental fee. 2. Professional Photography The ¥16,500 booking price includes: - 30-minute outdoor photoshoot - Approx. 30 digital photos Upgrade options: - 60 min / 50 photos: ¥29,700 - 120 min / 100 photos: ¥38,500 Photography prices include tax, per group. Pay the difference at the store to extend your session, subject to availability. 3. Explore Kyoto Discover Gion, Yasaka Shrine and Higashiyama in kimono! Return by 5:50 PM.

Casual Matcha-Making Experience in Osaka, Namba ★★Same-day bookings are welcome!★★ Take a relaxing break from your travels and enjoy a casual matcha-making experience in Osaka! Learn how to whisk your own matcha in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. It’s a perfect quick stop while shopping or exploring Namba! All instructions are provided in English, so you can enjoy the experience even if it’s your first time. You’ll also learn about matcha, including the names and uses of the traditional tools. Enjoy your freshly made matcha with a cute Japanese sweet! Experience includes: ・ 1 cup of matcha+ 1 traditional Japanese sweet ・Full English instruction ・ Learn the names and uses of traditional matcha tools ・ Learn basic knowledge about matcha ・ Matcha-making tools are also available for purchase (additional fee) No experience necessary — just sit back, relax, and enjoy a little taste of Japanese culture!

Most geisha shows end almost before they begin: two short dances, about 10 minutes. Here you get a full hour in Nishiki Market. This is not a show by geisha. It is Nihon Buyo, the star among the arts geisha learn, performed by Senju school dancers supervised by Grand Master Senju Einojo. Your hour: two dances that begin in a glass tea room and move onto a Zen rock garden stage; an English workshop on what each movement means; a final dance and Tora Tora, a classic geisha party game; then group photo time with the dancer. Photos and video welcome. One drink included. Seating: Shared Table is first come, first served; some seats face away from the stage. Clear View Counter (1-2 guests): 1 of 6 reserved seats facing the stage. Add lunch or an early dinner at ZEN on the day (JPY 4,500, paid at the restaurant): an 80g A5 Yamagata Heifer Wagyu sirloin, the "Queen of Wagyu". ZEN is the flagship of Arc, a Tripadvisor "Best of the Best" Wagyu group rated 4.9 on Google (3,500+ reviews).

Go beyond simply visiting Japanese gardens and learn how to truly appreciate them with a licensed guide who is also a certified garden designer. Discover the stories, philosophies and design principles behind Kyoto’s gardens, including how perspective and composition, symbolism and seasonal changes influence the way these landscapes are experienced. Explore three contrasting gardens, each revealing a different style, history and approach to Japanese aesthetics. Your specialist guide will share insights into the elements that shape a garden, from the relationship between stones, plants, water and space to the viewpoints and techniques used to create harmony and meaning. This experience offers a deeper look at how to observe and appreciate Japanese gardens, helping you recognize the details, ideas and cultural influences woven into each landscape. The tour concludes with a relaxing garden cafe, where you can enjoy a drink and sweet set while taking in Kyoto’s refined atmosphere.

Visit Nara from Kyoto with a private vehicle and professional driver. This self-guided day trip lets you explore Todaiji Temple, Nara Park, Kasuga Taisha, Kofukuji, and Naramachi at your own pace without managing train transfers. Nara is one of the most comfortable and rewarding day trips from Kyoto, especially for families, couples, and small groups who prefer private transportation. Your driver picks you up at your Kyoto hotel and takes you directly to Nara, where you can explore the city’s temples, deer park, shrines, and old-town streets independently. This is a self-guided private car day trip. The driver provides transportation and basic logistical support, but does not guide inside attractions. A licensed guide option can be added separately in the future. The route is flexible. You can focus on major cultural landmarks such as Todaiji and Kasuga Taisha, spend more time around Nara Park, or include a slower walk through Naramachi. -

What makes this experience exceptional is the way it connects Kyoto’s living craftsmanship with the quiet appreciation of Japanese art. Begin at Nakamura Rousoku, a long-established maker of traditional Japanese candles, where skilled artisans preserve techniques passed down through generations. Observe the delicate craft of wa-rosoku, learn about their natural materials and distinctive flame, and paint your own candle by hand. The journey continues at Hōzōji Temple, closely associated with Itō Jakuchū and artists of his circle. After discovering the temple’s history, view selected Japanese paintings illuminated by the soft, wavering glow of wa-rosoku. Unlike electric light, the living flame creates shifting shadows and subtle depth, revealing the paintings in a more intimate atmosphere. Guided throughout by a professional guide, this carefully composed experience brings together craftsmanship, history, sacred space, and the beauty of light. A rare encounter with Kyoto’s heritage.

Ryuganji Temple was founded in the early Edo period. While boasting the solemn grandeur of a Buddhist temple with a long history and tradition, it fully embraces technology and pop culture, continuing to innovate daily to maximize the appeal of Buddhism. We believe we can deliver a truly unique Japanese cultural experience.

Most visitors stop at the famous Senbon Torii, but this tour continues deep into the sacred trails of Mt. Inari. Starting from JR Inari Station, walk through thousands of vermilion torii gates, visit hidden shrines, and climb to the 233m summit of Inari-yama along a historic pilgrimage route still used by locals today. Along the way, explore Kumataka-sha, Shin-ike (Echo Pond), Yotsutsuji viewpoint, and the seven sacred sanctuaries connected to prayers for health, prosperity, safe childbirth, and sharp eyesight. Try the traditional omokaru-ishi fortune stone and learn the deeper meaning of kitsune, the fox messengers of Inari. Led by a local guide, this experience reveals the spiritual side of Fushimi Inari beyond the typical photo spots, combining culture, history, mountain scenery, and hidden paths most travelers never see.

Please note that even if you select “Tour Language: English(written),” the driver speaks Japanese only. Communication will be supported using a translation app, and English tour information will be provided in advance. This 4~6 hour trip from Maizuru Port focuses on enjoying Amanohashidate at ground level first. Start with a short walk around Amanohashidate and the Monju area, where you can try local street foods and browse small shops. Then finish with Amanohashidate View Land for the classic panoramic view of Japan’s famous sandbar before returning to Maizuru Port. Lunch is not included in this tour.

This 8-hour round trip from Maizuru Port brings you to two of Kyoto’s most famous highlights. Enjoy the natural beauty and traditional atmosphere of Arashiyama, then visit the iconic Golden Pavilion, Kinkaku-ji, shining above its tranquil pond garden. After sightseeing and photo stops, return to Maizuru Port.

This unique experience is guided by a genuine Japanese Kintsugi artisan who practices the craft daily. Your master meticulously teaches each step in English, passionately conveying the deep charm of their traditional work, despite any language barriers. You will spend invaluable time with a local Japanese master, learning the history and philosophy of Kintsugi. Finish a unique, one-of-a-kind vessel with your own hands and take home this cherished, functional souvenir.