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Explore Kyoto in a Kimono

Choose a kimono, get styled, and explore Kyoto's historic streets. ＊Please note that we cannot dress pregnant women

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 164 reviews

Kyoto Sumo Experience: Sumo Wrestler Challenge with Meal *Meals are not included for the 9:30 p.m. night show only.

At Sumo-An Kyoto, you can experience the richness and depth of sumo, one of Japan's oldest traditions, in a unique, enjoyable, and informative way. You can enjoy an authentic sumo-style meal while watching demonstrations of the various “morning training” sessions that the sumo wrestlers perform for several hours each day. After watching a real sumo match live, why not try your hand at a sumo experience? After the show, take a photo with the sumo wrestlers to create a wonderful memory.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 60 reviews

Kyoto Arashiyama Chopstick Making Workshop

Create your own wooden chopsticks in a hands-on workshop in Kyoto’s Arashiyama district. Learn about the cultural significance of chopsticks in Japan and take home a unique souvenir.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 19 reviews

Kyoto: Japanese Vintage Coin Ring Making Workshop

Make your own ring from a real Japanese vintage coin while experiencing traditional craftsmanship in Kyoto.

4.72 out of 5 average rating, 140 reviews

Kyoto: Traditional Kintsugi Gold Repair Experience

A calm, small-group kintsugi-inspired repair experience using safe materials, with a carefully selected ceramic piece completed and wrapped for take-home on the same day.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 1650 reviews

Experience kyoto's tea culture

Join me for a unique tea ceremony and learn about our culture through the art of matcha.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 2468 reviews

Learn tea ceremony in traditional Kyoto townhouse

Recently matcha tea has become popular all over the world. Matcha plays a very important role in a traditional tea ceremony. However, learning it means much more than just learning to make matcha.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 90 reviews

Kyoto Gion Walk with Local: Culture & Geisha World

Stroll Shirakawa canal, uncover cultural geisha landmarks, and explore the beauty and traditions of Nene no Michi. While geisha sightings are rare, this tour reveals their world beyond the surface.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 364 reviews

Traditional Kyoto Kimono Experience

Would you like to step into the world of traditional Japanese culture through an authentic kimono dressing experience in the center of Kyoto? Choose your favorite kimono from our carefully selected collection, and we will dress you in the traditional way using professional techniques. Kyoto is a city that is friendly to people wearing kimonos, so you can go out to various places and return by 8 pm. This experience is perfect for couples, friends, and solo travelers who want to enjoy Kyoto in a special way.

4.73 out of 5 average rating, 77 reviews

Kyoto: Traditional Crafts - Chopstick Making

Guests will select their wood, and by using traditional Japanese chopstick making techniques, they will craft their very own wooden chopsticks.

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Kinkakuji: Behind the Gold - A Kyoto Walk

Behind Kinkakuji's golden pavilion lies a 600-year story: a shogun's dream, a 1950 arson, and Zen across three floors. See it in 90 minutes with a Kyoto local guide. Entry ticket included.

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Nijo Castle: Where the Samurai Era Ended

Stand where 260 years of samurai rule ended: in 1867 the last shogun returned power to the emperor at Nijo Castle. Walk the singing Nightingale Floors and koi-filled moats. Admission included.

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Fushimi Inari Sacred Hike: Summit & 10,000 Torii

Go beyond the famous Senbon Torii into Mt. Inari's sacred trails. From JR Inari Station, pass thousands of vermilion gates and hidden shrines, then climb to the 233m summit with a local guide.

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Arashiyama Wonders

Discover Arashiyama from Tenryu-ji Temple, Bamboo Grove, Okochi Sanso Garden, Arashiyama Park, Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama and finish at Kimono Forest.

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Discover Hidden Kyoto: Food & Matcha Tour

Walk a hidden Kyoto street with a friendly local guide, meet family-run shopkeepers, feast on pickles, yuba, and saikyo-zuke at a miso shop, then craft matcha at a beloved Kyoto sweet and fruit.

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Arashiyama Morning: Silent Bamboo, Photo Spots

Enter Arashiyama's bamboo grove at 8am, before it fills by 9. Visit Nonomiya Shrine, from The Tale of Genji, and UNESCO-listed Tenryu-ji and its Zen garden. Small group, hidden photo spots.

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Authentic Kyoto City Pop Live Experience

Enjoy 1970s–80s Japanese City Pop hits in an authentic Kyoto live house! Experience powerful full band performance, English MC, and dynamic music entertainment with locals and global guests.

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Fushimi Inari's Mystery & Kiyomizu Temple Majesty

From Fushimi Inari to Kiyomizu Temple, you will experience the atmosphere of old Kyoto and gain a deeper appreciation for the history, culture, and traditions that continue to shape the city today.

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Bamboo Artistry, Zen Serenity and Ginkaku-ji

Visit Nanzen-ji and Ginkaku-ji, take part in the bamboo weaving workshop, and immerse yourself in the harmony of nature, spirituality, and Japanese aesthetics.

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Visit Uji with a local guide

Explore Uji for 8 hours! Discover Byodo-in Temple, the Uji and Ujigami shrines, the Tale of Genji Museum, and the Chazuna Tea Museum. History, tea, and heritage in the heart of Kyoto.

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