Activities & Tours: Kyoto Prefecture

Kyoto Vegetables and Sushi Making Tour in Kyoto

Tour various locations and restaurant to learn about the production of seasonal vegetables in Kyoto. Visit a supermarket which grows their own vegetables on its roof farm. You can discover different vegetables, as the produce available depends on the season. Explore Nishiki Market, a local market with over 400 years of history and the heart of Kyoto's kitchen. Learn about the history, varieties and importance of local vegetables cultivation methods. Next you will visit a restaurant that incorporates local produce and SDG vegetables. At last, stop by Daimaru and learn about the current popular food trends of Japan. After learning about local vegetables, experience making your own vegan ball-shaped sushi with fresh seasonal vegetables. Learn how to make your own sushi vinegar and impress your friends back home with your newly acquired sushi skills. Using seasonal vegetables and pickles, create delicious Instagram-worthy sushi and enjoy it for early dinner alongside Uji-tea or coffee.

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See Details → Duration :3 hours 30 minutes
From $209.81

Treasures of Kyoto : Gion & historical Private Tour

Experience the enchanting Gion nightlife on a concise guided walking tour of Kyoto, unfolding its beauty in just three hours. Witness the mesmerizing scene as the sun sets, illuminating the streets with lanterns. Explore traditional backstreets, elegant restaurants, and historic teahouses. Delve into offbeat temples and shrines, with a chance to glimpse geiko or maiko. Traverse Hanamikoji Street and visit Yasaka Shrine with a knowledgeable guide, absorbing captivating narratives about the area's rich history and culture. This curated experience blends exploration, cultural insights, and the allure of Gion's nocturnal charm.

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See Details → Duration :3 hours
From $99.7

Nishiki Market Lunch Tour

Explore “Kyoto’s kitchen,” where even local restaurant chefs come and buy ingredients! Eat and sip your way through the market while learning about Kyoto’s unique food culture through multiple food tastings. Lunch with 7+ Japanese food tastings at the Nishiki Market. Taste local foods and learn restaurants’ history and Kyoto’s food culture. Walk through the downtown Kyoto to explore another side of Kyoto that you would not have found by yourself. Discover hidden restaurants and bars to try for the rest of your trip in Gion, Pontocho, and Kiyamachi around the Nishiki Market.

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See Details → Duration :2 hours
From $72.24

Private Guided Culinary and Cocktail Tour in Kyoto

The tour takes you to three local Kyoto stores, with more than 100 years of history of creating and refining their own unique products. The tour begins with a miso and soy sauce tasting at their local breweries. You will then visit a vinegar shop where you can create your own ponzu and have it bottled to take home as a souvenir. Finish the tour at "The Corner" bar, where you can enjoy three signature cocktails with soy sauce, miso and ponzu. Please note that the legal drinking age in Japan is 20. We can modify the itinerary to accommodate all ages, so please contact us before booking.

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See Details → Duration :3 hours 30 minutes
From $260.98

Traditional Japanese Cooking Class with Masayo in her Cafe

Your local host Masayo, a professional chef who attended one of the most famous culinary schools in Japan and has been teaching cooking for over two decades, will welcome you into her beautiful cafe with a warm smile and a cup of freshly brewed Japanese tea. Hear about your menu for the day as you enter her cafe kitchen for your hands-on Japanese cooking class! Your homemade Japanese feast may include traditional meat dishes such as chicken meatballs with teriyaki sauce, ginger karaage, or ginger pork, Japanese egg rolls, an organic vegetable salad, miso soup, rice and dessert. Masayo harvests almost all her vegetables from a close friend's an organic farm in Kyoto. She takes prides in using the freshest, highest quality ingredients from seaweed to bonito sourced from local producers. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to experience traditional Japanese food, culture and way of life with a professional cook in her cafe!

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See Details → Duration :2 hours
From $86

Kyoto Photoshoot Service with an Experienced Photographer

Want to take pictures with the background of pretty places in Kyoto? Don't worry, you don't need to carry a camera or any equipment because you can order this product! Hire a photo service with an English speaking photographer in Kyoto and get a good amount of photos from this photography service! Doing this photo shoot, there will be many photos that can be displayed on social media. Order now! Additional information: The duration of the photo session is 1 hour If you want to increase the duration of the photo, please add quantity at the order The price of each photo session is a pack of 1 to 5 people You can pay additional fees for everything directly to the photographer

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From $225.65

Private Garden Tour with Mini Garden Making Experience

Visit Japanese gardens and make your own mini Japanese garden, together with Ayumi Ikushima, the guide and garden designer (and author of "Important People and Japanese Gardens”). Explore temple gardens created in the Muromachi and Edo periods. Learn about Japanese gardens philosophy, understand the art of garden designs and what they represent. Before joining the mini garden making experience, explore the Nanzen-ji Temple Gate and find out how Buddhism developed and influenced Japanese culture. After learning about Japanese gardens, create your own miniature garden decoration. Draw sand patterns and think about stone placement. Put your new knowledge of Japanese gardens to use by creating your own!

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See Details → Duration :3 hours
From $167.64

Traversing Kyoto's Scenic West - Arashiyama to Kinkakuji

Kyoto is undoubtedly one of the most famous cities in Japan. Unlike the urban and modern atmosphere of Tokyo and Osaka, Kyoto is an iconic image of traditional Japan for most tourists. Not only being symbolic, Kyoto is one of the oldest municipalities in Japan, the capital of Japan, and the residence of the Emperor from 794 to 1868, is home to countless temples, shrines, and other historically significant structures that still stand today. With so much to explore and experience, it is worth spending a few days traveling here in Kyoto. This tour will focus on the western part of the prefecture. The west side of Kyoto is full of fascinating sights and hidden treasures. There are many natural landscapes, world heritage sites, and ancient temples. It takes several days to visit them all. Time is of the essence when traveling. We truly understand how valuable that time is. Therefore, we will take you to our carefully selected must-see spots in one day.

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See Details → Duration :8 hours
From $150.38

Sake Experience : Kyoto and Award-Winning Brands from the World

Kyoto is known as one of Japan's leading sake-producing regions, celebrated for its long history and exceptional artisanal craftsmanship, making it an ideal destination for experiencing Japanese sake. Given the abundance of tourist spots in Kyoto, optimizing your time during your stay is essential. Our tour takes place in districts like Gion, Yasaka Shrine, and Kiyomizu Temple, ensuring an enriching experience alongside sightseeing opportunities. Our tour not only allows you to relish Kyoto's sake but also provides the chance to savor top-tier sake brands from across Japan, showcasing the best of both worlds. Moreover, we offer comprehensive insights into sake production and breweries, enhancing your understanding and appreciation. Featuring stylish interiors adorned with traditional Japanese décor and utilizing exquisite artisanal sake vessels, our tour offers a truly immersive sake experience.

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From $59.1

Private Fushimi Red Gates & Secret Bamboo Mountain Trekking Tour

Fushimi Inari Shrine's iconic Thousand Torii (Red Gate) paths have welcomed millions of visitors over the years and has consistently been one of the top sites in Kyoto. But did you know that the Inari Mountain where the shrine stands actually has around ten thousand torii gates, and even a secret bamboo forest? Go off the beaten track with your experienced tour guide to see the quaint side of Fushimi Inari. Then hike to the top of the mountain (233m) to enjoy the views of Kyoto from the south and soak-in the spirit that resides in this sacred location. Afterwards, follow the trekking route to the nearby temple complex that has maintained a royal connection for more than a thousand years and has been used as an on-set location for many films.

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See Details → Duration :4 hours
From $65.67

[Private] Kyoto Tailored Tour (Guide + Private Transport)

Visiting Kyoto would be easier if you join this Kyoto City Tour! With an English speaking guide who is willingly to accompany you wherever you want, this tour will be 100% more fun than others! Enjoy the incredible views of cherry blossoms while getting on the Kyoto Hozu River Boat. Or, you can rent the kimono and walk around the city enjoying the views of the locals' life. Visiting various interesting places in Kyoto, it woul be better if you book a photographer in Kyoto to take your photos there. Get a lot of photos and upload them on social media. Have fun!

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See Details → Duration :8 to 11 hours
From $755

Private Kyoto Night Bar Hopping with Expert Guide

You'll discover Japanese style bars in hidden alleys of Kyoto where usually only locals enjoy food and drinks. Expert guide will have a brief consulting before you start the program. Then, the guide will lead you to appropriate bars according to your taste. Discover small streets flooded with small bars and shops like Japanese confectionery stand, small bars and local food-markets in Kawaramachi area, Kyoto. For those who are interested, there are chances to try local food while walking. At the bar, guide is willing to help you to find out good paring of Sake and local-side-dishes. There're several types of bars and each bar has unique home-made Kyoto-style food. We also offer opportunities to taste local Kyoto food which are not normally on tourist menu. You also get a chance to visit a small shrine in a hidden area, you'll hear interesting history behind it. Walking around Kyoto alone is joyful, but we assure you'll see different sides of Kyoto.

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Old Port Town and Ultimate Sake Tasting Private Tour From Kyoto

Spend a few hours in the tranquil town of Fushimi indulging in sips of the best sake Learn about the history of Fushimi and its connection to the water Visit the Gekkeikan Sake Brewery and see traditional sake making tools and methods Taste 18 sakes from 18 breweries at the Fushimi Sake Village See the sacred Gokonomiya Shine, renowned for its pure spring water

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Private Walking Tour Nishiki Market Kyoto Culinary Treasures

Commence your day at the lively Nishiki Market, affectionately known as "Kyoto's Kitchen." Meander through its bustling lanes, where stalls overflow with fresh produce, distinctive ingredients, and captivating local delicacies. Your guide, a devoted Kyoto food enthusiast, will unveil the market's hidden treasures. Local Insights: Throughout the tour, your local guide will share their personal stories and insights, providing a window into Kyoto's rich culinary traditions and the evolution of its food culture. Explore the profound connections between food and culture in this ancient city. Local sushi lunch: Immerse yourself in the art of sushi, meticulously crafted by one of Kyoto's seasoned sushi chefs. Eat like a local at one of the best sushi local shops in the city. Knife Craft History: Uncover the history of this ancient craft. We'll lead you through its historical journey and introduce you to the diverse array of tools that form the bedrock of Japanese cuisine.

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See Details → Duration :4 hours
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Bar and Izakaya Nightlife Tour in Kyoto

Kiyamachi and Pontocho Bar Hopping Tour with Local Guides (Non-Private) Join us on a fun tour of the best bars and izakayas in Kiyamachi and Pontocho. Visit three unique spots, each with its own special atmosphere, and enjoy a variety of delicious Japanese drinks and food in one night. Spend about an hour at each place, trying local favorites. Our friendly guide, dressed in a yukata, will help you choose the best items on the menu based on what you like. From lively bars to cozy izakayas, this tour shows you the real Kyoto nightlife. Drink great sake, eat tasty snacks, and have fun with other travelers and locals. Don't miss this chance to discover Kyoto's hidden bar scene and make amazing memories. Book your spot on our Kyoto Bar Hopping Tour now and let us show you a great time!

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See Details → Duration :3 hours
From $38.09

Activities & Tours: Kyoto Prefecture

Kyoto Vegetables and Sushi Making Tour in Kyoto

Treasures of Kyoto : Gion & historical Private Tour

Nishiki Market Lunch Tour

Private Guided Culinary and Cocktail Tour in Kyoto

Traditional Japanese Cooking Class with Masayo in her Cafe

Kyoto Photoshoot Service with an Experienced Photographer

Private Garden Tour with Mini Garden Making Experience

Traversing Kyoto's Scenic West - Arashiyama to Kinkakuji

Sake Experience : Kyoto and Award-Winning Brands from the World

Private Fushimi Red Gates & Secret Bamboo Mountain Trekking Tour

[Private] Kyoto Tailored Tour (Guide + Private Transport)

Private Kyoto Night Bar Hopping with Expert Guide

Old Port Town and Ultimate Sake Tasting Private Tour From Kyoto

Private Walking Tour Nishiki Market Kyoto Culinary Treasures

Bar and Izakaya Nightlife Tour in Kyoto

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