All Kyoto Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Kyoto: Kimono & Traditional Matcha Tea Ceremony

Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Get a deeper experience of Kyoto food culture than would be possible on your own by joining this guided food tour. Stroll through the districts of Gion and Pontocho, stopping into small bars and restaurants to sample traditional drinks and food that have been carefully chosen to make up a full meal. The experience also includes the opportunity to try three different types of local sake too.

Kyoto Premium Night Foodie Tour in Gion(9+dishes + Sake tastings)

Kyoto Premium Night Foodie Tour in Gion(9+dishes + Sake tastings)

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Kyoto Arashiyama Chopstick Making Workshop

If you’re looking for a unique souvenir to bring back from Japan, then this hands-on workshop fits the bill. Enjoy the special opportunity to learn how to design and make your own wooden chopsticks from scratch. Don’t worry if you’ve never tried anything like this before—it’s a beginner-friendly session with step-by-step guidance. Then, at the end, take home your beautifully wrapped chopsticks—perfect to keep or give as a thoughtful gift.

Kyoto : Gion Make Your Own Chopsticks with Engraving Option

Kyoto Fushimi-Inari Night Walking Tour

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore many of Nara's top landmarks in just one day on this deluxe, full-day coach tour. Heading out from Kyoto, pass by Fushimi Castle and Heijo Palace, before arriving in Nara. Visit Todai-ji Temple—one of the world’s largest wooden buildings—then meet the 1,400 deer that inhabit Nara Park. A stop at Kasuga Taisha Shrine is followed by a Japanese-style lunch (if selected). Finally, visit the Uji area of Kyoto, where you'll make and sample traditional matcha tea.

World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience

8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Kyoto: Gion Magical Night Walking Tour & Geisha Culture

1 hour 40 minutesFree Cancellation

Kyoto : Okada Tea Ceremony & Kimono

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Kyoto: Nijo Castle World Heritage Guided Tour with Admission

Kyoto Imperial Palace & Nijo Castle Guided Walking Tour - 3 Hours

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Make the most of your time in Kyoto by combining two classic experiences: wearing a kimono and taking part in an authentic tea ceremony. Led by a professional tea master, learn about the tools and traditions behind preparing Japanese green tea. To enhance the experience, kimono rental is included, offering an atmospheric way to appreciate this centuries-old tradition. Tickets must be exchanged at the starting point before entry.

Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya, Karasuma Shijo

Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya, Karasuma Shijo

Discover the traditional Japanese art of kintsugi in this hands-on workshop in Kyoto. Kintsugi is the practice of repairing broken pottery using lacquer and gold, embracing imperfections and giving new life to damaged pieces. In this beginner-friendly experience, you will learn the basic techniques of kintsugi while creating your own unique piece. All steps are carefully guided, making it easy to join even without prior experience. A standard pottery piece is included, and guests can also upgrade to a wide selection of unique plates and bowls for an additional fee. The variety allows you to choose a piece that matches your personal style, making your final creation even more special. During the workshop, your guide will also introduce the philosophy behind kintsugi, including the idea of finding beauty in imperfection, making the experience both creative and meaningful. At the end of the session, you will take home your repaired piece as a one-of-a-kind souvenir from Japan.

Kyoto Kintsugi Gold Repair Pottery Class

Kimono Tea Ceremony Experience at Kyoto Oritzuruya, Nishiki

The tea ceremony is a cornerstone of traditional Japanese culture, but participating can feel intimidating to visitors. This small-group experience in Kyoto's Gion district lets you approach 'the way of tea' in a relaxed way, without the typical formality. Learn about the history of tea in Japan and how Zen philosophy shaped the ceremony while watching a master prepare tea. Afterward, make your own bowl of matcha and enjoy traditional sweets.

Traditional Tea Ceremony with Matcha and Sweets in Kyoto

30 minutes to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Kyoto Rickshaw Tour

Create your own one-of-a-kind ring from vintage coins in this hands-on workshop in Kyoto. This unique experience allows you to transform real coins into a wearable piece of jewelry, combining craftsmanship with history. You can choose from a selection of Japanese vintage coins as well as coins from around the world. Each coin carries its own story, design, and origin, allowing you to create a ring that is both meaningful and personal. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you will shape and finish your ring step by step with guidance, making it easy for anyone to join without prior experience. This experience is especially popular for couples, friends, and solo travelers who want to create something memorable together. Your handmade ring becomes not only a stylish accessory, but also a lasting memory from your time in Japan. At the end of the workshop, you will take home your custom-made ring as a unique and personal souvenir.

Kyoto Ring Making Experience: Vintage Japanese Coin Ring

Kyoto Ring Making Experience: Vintage Japanese Coin Ring

Why Choose Our Experience: ★ Train in an authentic dojo with a master who has over 20 years of experience ★ Enjoy a more personal experience with small groups—only 6 participants per class (Disclaimer: There may be more than 6 participants if there are only a small number of parties) ★ Witness a powerful two-katana performance by the master—something you won’t see anywhere else

Samurai Training with Modern day Musashi in Kyoto

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover the best of Osaka and Nara in just one epic day with your Osaka and Nara Day Tour Starter Pack! Perfect for travelers who want to experience the highlights without the hassle, this private tour packs history, culture, nature, and mouthwatering street food into one smooth, unforgettable journey. Begin your adventure in Nara, where you’ll meet the charming bowing deer at Nara Deer Park and stand in awe before the towering Great Buddha inside Todaiji Temple. Then cruise in comfort to Osaka in your private vehicle—no confusing trains, no wasted time. In Osaka, soak in the historic grandeur of Osaka Castle, snap surreal photos at the lion-head altar of Namba Yasaka Shrine, and end your day under the neon lights of Dotonbori, with a delicious takoyaki-fueled food crawl. With a local guide to bring each spot to life and private transport to keep things efficient and relaxed, this tour is the perfect way to see more, stress less, and truly feel Japan in a day.

Osaka and Nara Day Tour with Private Transportation

6 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

【Available exclusively in October and November】 (2026 Autom Light-up Schedule) Arashiyama 9/30 ~ 11/8 To-ji Temple 10/31 ~ 12/13 Katsuo-ji Temple 11/1 ~ 11/30 (only Sunday & Saturday) Kiyomizu Temple 11/21~11/30 Experience the Magic Autumn Nights with a local guide. Light-Up Tour Historic temples, serene bamboo groves, and majestic waterfalls transform into vibrant landscapes of glowing autumn foliage during this special seasonal night illumination tour. Merging heritage sites with modern lighting artistry, the journey features Arashiyama's bamboo path, To-ji’s five-story pagoda reflecting on pond waters, Katsuo-ji and Minoh Waterfall, and the panoramic night view from Kiyomizu-dera's famous wooden stage. Designed for international travelers, this journey offers a seamless way to experience the peak of Japanese autumn aesthetics after dark. (We are a Guide Service Company)

Kyoto Private Night Tour with Autumn Illumination (Hotel Pick-up)

Kyoto Private Night Tour with Autumn Illumination (Hotel Pick-up)

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Gion is one of Kyoto's best-known districts, due to its historical charm and geisha heritage. But, for visitors, it can be tricky to get to grips with the etiquette of exploring Gion and to understand the role of the geisha in local culture. This small-group walking and dining tour sheds light on the world of the geisha and paints a vivid picture of the refined art forms they master, culminating with an intimate dining experience in the company of a maiko (apprentice geisha).

Kyoto Geisha & Maiko Dinner: Intimate Cultural Experience in Gion

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Kyoto Zen Meditation & Garden Tour at a Zen Temple with Lunch

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

If you’re interested in learning more about geisha culture, this small-group walking tour in Kyoto is an excellent choice. Explore the historic Gion district with a guide to provide cultural context and tips on where you might spot a geisha. Along the way, hear stories about samurai culture, Zen meditation, and stop by key landmarks such as Yasaka Shrine. As a bonus, the tour also includes a local sake tasting.

Kyoto Gion Walking Tour: Geisha Culture, Pagoda, Shrines & Sake

1 hour 20 minutesFree Cancellation

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Hiroshima’s rich history and Miyajima’s breathtaking beauty. Take a scenic ferry ride to Miyajima Island, home to the stunning Itsukushima Shrine and its famous floating torii gate. Stroll through charming streets, savor local delicacies, and encounter the island’s friendly deer. Then visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, where you’ll reflect on the past at the Atomic Bomb Dome and other significant monuments. With seamless transportation and expert guidance, this tour offers an immersive experience of Japan’s culture and heritage.

Hiroshima and Miyajima Full-Day Tour from Kyoto by Bullet Train

Hiroshima and Miyajima Full-Day Tour from Kyoto by Bullet Train

12 hoursFree Cancellation

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What are people saying about Kyoto

Kyoto: Gion Food Tour 13 Dishes at 4 Eateries

Marvin_P, Oct 2026

Saw a really cool side of Kyoto

We had a great time on this tour. Thunder was real nice, funny and full of great information, not only about the food, but also history and the culture. While I didn't enjoy every bite of food, the tour itself was top notch. The tour also pulled us to a part of Kyoto we had not visited before and now we can't wait to go back. You will try several types of food and several variations within each style.

Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha

Elin_B, Oct 2026

Great tour with Michael, highly recommend

We had a great tour with Michael who was very knowledgeable about the area and Geishas. The tour was interesting and Michael was also quite funny and shared some personal experiences. We also got to see many places and different buildings, and the group size was also good. We would love to do another tour with Michael and highly recommend this to anyone visiting Kyoto.

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

Jared_P, Oct 2026

Tina was fantastic

Tina was one of the nicest and most hardworking tour guides I have seen in my modest three years of traveling. She has given me a very positive view of her tour company, which I will absolutely recommend to my friends and family. I know this sounds like a paid review, but I really want to hit it home to others that she really is the pinnacle of what a tour guide should aspire to be. Also she had the best English I've heard from a Japanese person.

10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour

Claudia_A, Oct 2026

Best way to see Kyoto's Cultural Roots

This was an incredible way to see the Kyoto, great personal experience, we felt engaged with the sites, the culture and people. Our guide Naru was super easy to talk to, we felt like we knew him, he guided us with care as if we were his friends. Highly recomend this business.

Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

Kurt_D, Oct 2026

Super duper guide!

This was the absolute right decision. We also won the lottery.with Kiyoshi. He was knowledgeable, wise, at the right pace to our day, and a consummate gentleman. He honored all of our requests and made many excellent additional selections. Completely worth it. Also a great selection of taxis and trains. Great lunch selection, also. All around, a 10 out of 10.

Kyoto Sumo Entertainment Show with Chicken Hot Pot and Geisha

Jacques_F, Oct 2026

A highlight to our trip to Kyoto!

We really enjoyed ourselves! The staff did a great job and were very engaged with the crowd. The ability to use the app to order drinks and food that came directly to the table was great and allowed us to focus on just being there. The food and service were on point. The young woman who facilitated the event along with the wresters did a fantastic job demonstrating the history and fundamentals of this tradition. Speaking to that point, the Geisha demonstration only added to the level of enjoyment. We loved how they took care of us and made this a spot recommending. We would easily recommend this as a must to do while visiting Kyoto. Thank you Kyoto Sumo Club for your time and hospitality!! 改めてありがとうございます。

Authentic Knife Making Experience at a Blacksmith in Kyoto

Marita_B, Oct 2026

Fantastic Activity

This activity was really fun! We started with a metel bar, and the we turned it into a knife. We started with coal to heat it up, and used a hammer to shape it. After that, we sharpened the knife by using a sand machine. In the end we got a handel to put it on and how to maintain it. Great people helping us the whole way!!😃👍

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.

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

Anett_B, Sept 2026

Impressive tour

It's an amazing tour! We got all including tour except for lunch. An agent met us at Osaka train station, very easy to find, accompanied us to the train and our full day guide Joe met us after exiting the train station in Hiroshima. The smart part of the trip was that we first went to Miyajima Island by ferry to see Torii ref gate in the water because later the water goes away and the gate will be on the sand. Unless you wanna go to restaurants and see night view, the gate shrine is definitely more impressive during the day. Lunch on the island is amazing because it's known for large pacific oysters and lots of clean restaurants and street food. We had over 2 hour free time to go around shop and eat. Later we went to Hiroshima for history

Kyoto Kiyomizu Tea Ceremony with Scenic Garden Views

Erin_M, Sept 2026

Beautiful Tea Ceremony in Kyoto

Tucked into a quiet courtyard on a busy Kyoto street, is this perfect tea room. It can be a bit hard to find, so leave a bit of extra time. It is 100% worth the effort to find it. This was such a worthwhile experience, first our host gave us an introduction to the history of the tea cermony and explained what would happen. Then we participated in a tea ceremony and finally we made our our matcha tea. It's just an hour long, but it was the perfect length of time and perfect calm moment in the middle of a busy day!

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

Ronald_C, Sept 2026

Worthwhile day trip

What a great, well-organized, and full day. Meeting at Shin-Osaka station in the morning was easy. The day basically included visit to 1) the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, and 2) Miyajima Island. The Museum was a powerful experience. For Miyajima Island, there was enough time to walk around, take lots of pictures of the Great Torii from the sea, but not enough time to take the cable car. Lunch was OK. I don't know if different counters (which may be different owners) provided different experiences. At my counter, the Okonomiyaki had only one small piece of meat (that seems less than usual), and the soft drink was a partial glass. When we asked for more soft drink (it was a very hot day), we were told that would be 300 yen. That seems excessive. I wish the tour company would control the lunch quality better.