Gion Area Night Walking Private Tour ~Custom-made Tour~
Experience the charm of Kyoto after dark on this guided walking tour through the Gion district, the heart of traditional Kyoto. Visit the beautifully illuminated Yasaka Shrine, stroll along Hanamikoji, Shirakawa, and Yasaka-dori, and discover the stories behind Kyoto’s historic streets.
Highlights:
Visit Yasaka Shrine, beautifully illuminated at night
Stroll through the historic streets of Hanamikoji, Shirakawa, and Yasaka-dori
With some luck, spot a real maiko (apprentice geisha) on her way to work
️ Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant, handpicked based on your food preferences
Your guide will contact you before the tour to ask about your dietary preferences or favorite dishes, then make a reservation at a suitable restaurant to ensure a delicious and personalized dining experience.
This tour offers a peaceful and photogenic way to experience Kyoto’s magical evening atmosphere, while learning about its unique geisha culture and traditions.
Daruma Painting Workshop in Kyoto Arashiyama
Paint your own traditional Japanese Daruma doll
Enjoy a relaxing cultural experience in beautiful Arashiyama
Learn the meaning and symbolism behind Daruma in Japan
Take home a one-of-a-kind handmade souvenir
Beginner-friendly workshop with local guidance
The experience takes place in a peaceful Kyoto-style creative space near Arashiyama, surrounded by traditional Japanese atmosphere and famous sightseeing spots. No previous art experience is required, making this activity perfect for beginners, couples, families, solo travelers, and anyone looking for a memorable cultural experience in Kyoto.
At the end of the workshop, take your handmade Daruma home as a special souvenir and memory of your Japan trip.
Explore Kobe: Autumn Leaves, Cruise, Ropeway & Night View
Discover Kobe from the sea, mountains, and sky on this scenic autumn day trip. Cruise through Kobe Harbor, enjoy panoramic views while soaring above colorful mountain landscapes on the Rokko Arima Ropeway, and stroll through the charming streets of Arima Onsen, one of Japan's oldest hot spring towns. The journey concludes at Rokko Garden Terrace, where sweeping views over Kobe create one of the region's most celebrated nighttime panoramas.
A buffet lunch featuring local Kobe specialties and seasonal autumn flavors is also included, making this tour a perfect combination of scenery, local culture, and regional cuisine.
- Enjoy a sightseeing cruise through Kobe Harbor
- Ride the Rokko Arima Ropeway above autumn foliage
- Explore the historic streets of Arima Onsen
- Experience panoramic night views from Rokko Garden Terrace
- Includes a buffet lunch featuring Kobe and seasonal specialties
Private Transfer Between Osaka Cruise Port and Kyoto Hotels
Direct & Private - Enjoy a private transfer between Osaka Cruise Port and Kyoto Hotels with no shared rides, extra stops, or transfers.
Flexible Pickup - Choose a departure time that fits your plan, with pick-up and drop-off arranged based on your booking details.
Comfortable Ride - Travel in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle with space for passengers and luggage.
Reliable Support - We confirm your trip details in advance and provide WhatsApp support for timing, meeting point, terminal, or route questions.
Kyoto Bus Tour Iconic Kinkakuji Ginkakuji and Kiyomizu Temple
Explore Three of Kyoto's Most Iconic World Heritage Sites in a Day!
Kyoto is a beautiful city, but it can be crowded and navigating the logistics can be hectic. Join this comprehensive bus tour to visit three must-see temples in Kyoto: Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion), Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion), and Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Enjoy a complimentary multilingual audio guide available in English, Chinese, and Korean.
Operated by one of the most reputable companies in the area, this bus tour is perfect for groups, families, and individuals looking to make the most of their limited time in Kyoto.
Private 3-Hour Juzu Prayer Bead Tour with Local Maker
1/KYOTO – 8 billion people on Earth. One life-changing encounter in Kyoto.
Our 1/KYOTO tours give you the opportunity to meet and spend a truly meaningful day with people who drive innovation in the historic city.
We aim to transform your travel experience from ordinary sightseeing to meaningful encounters. With us, you’ll be able to find precious moments that go beyond typical visits to famous tourist spots.
During this tour, speak, discuss, and connect with Mr. Kanbe, a maker of juzu – Buddhist prayer beads – through a dialogue at Shosei-en, a centuries-old Japanese garden.
You’ll even be able to explore Mr. Kanbe’s store, and if you’re lucky, see how juzu are put together.
For each part of the journey, a professional interpreter will guide you. A private taxi will also be available for transport from your accommodation.
Fushimi Sake District Local Food Tour with Licensed Guide
Explore the historic Fushimi Sake District with a government-licensed English-speaking guide. Enjoy a private, customizable food tour through Kyoto's renowned sake brewing area, sampling local flavors and discovering hidden gems at your own pace.
Discover Kyoto 6 Hour Private Guided Tour
This is a private tour, exclusively for your group-no mixed participants
Ideal for cruise ship guests, with guaranteed on-time return to port
Fully customizable itinerary to match your available time, interests & pace
Perfect for 1-day visitors with limited time or first-time visitors looking to make the most of their time while experiencing local attractions & culture.
Kyoto: Kinkakuji Behind the Gold - UNESCO Walk (Incl. Entry Fee)
Most photos of Kinkakuji show one thing — a gilded pavilion mirrored in still water. But behind the gold leaves is a story 600 years deep: a shogun's last dream, a son's burning act of jealousy in 1950, and the temple Japan rebuilt around it.
You'll see Kinkakuji in 90 minutes with a Kyoto local guide who reads what the gold is actually saying. Three floors — samurai shoin, Chinese chambers, Buddhist top — each speaking a different language of power. The reflection pond, framed as Yoshimitsu commanded 600 years ago.
UNESCO World Heritage. Entry ticket included. Small group of 8 max, English-speaking Kyoto local. Bring just curiosity — the rest is in the gold.
Highlights:
・90-min UNESCO Kinkakuji walking tour
・Stories the gold won't tell — shogun, jealousy, Zen
・Three-floor architecture decoded by a Kyoto local
・Entry ticket included (no extra fees on site)
・Small group (max 8), English-speaking Kyoto local guide
Kyoto Nishiki Market: 8-10 Tastings, 90 Min, Kyoto Local
Most travelers walk Kyoto's 400-year-old kitchen guessing at signboards. You'll walk it with someone who knows which yuba is hand-pulled this morning, which dashi-maki to skip, and which shopkeeper still keeps a secret for regulars.
In 90 minutes through Nishiki Market, we taste our way through eight to ten carefully chosen bites — yuba, Kyoto dashi-maki, hamo tempura, wagyu skewers, sansho pickles, a seasonal sweet, matcha gelato, and a few more your guide picks for the day.
We start at 10 AM, before the noon crush turns the alley to a standstill. Small group of 8, English-speaking Kyoto local, stand-and-eat etiquette included.
Highlights:
・8-10 hand-picked tastings in Kyoto's 400-year-old market kitchen
・Yuba, hamo tempura, dashi-maki, wagyu, sansho pickles & a seasonal sweet
・Visit before the noon rush
・Small group (max 8), English-speaking Kyoto local guide
・Photo support & shopkeeper introductions throughout
Private VIP Hiroshima and Miyajima Day Tour from Kyoto
This is a VIP private tour from Kyoto to Hiroshima & back, offering a fully escorted, all-inclusive experience with a private guide, private vehicle, & Shinkansen Green Car tickets included for a seamless journey.
All transport, Green Car Shinkansen, ferry, & entry fees included for a hassle-free experience.
The itinerary can be adjusted to suit your preferences & pace.
VIP Hiroshima Tour Itinerary (Customizable)
Day begins – Meet your private guide & driver at your hotel in Kyoto
Transfer – Private car to Kyoto Station & board Shinkansen Green Car to Hiroshima
09:00 – Arrive in Hiroshima & visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park & Peace Memorial Museum
13:00 – Transfer to Miyajimaguchi & ferry to Miyajima Island
14:00 – Explore Miyajima Island, including Itsukushima Shrine & the iconic floating torii gate
16:00 – Return to Hiroshima & board Shinkansen Green Car back to Kyoto
End of day – Private car transfer back to your hotel in Kyoto & tour concludes
Naoshima Island 2 Days Tour for who own the JR Pass only
★English or Spanish speaking guide supports you from Osaka or Kyoto.
★You can enjoy a 2-day trip by Shinkansen 'bullet train' between Shin-Osaka or Kyoto and Okayama for about 1 hour & an island cruise from Uno port to Naoshima Island by ferry!
※excluding the JR train's tickets, this tour is for travelers with JAPAN RAIL PASS!!
★You can enjoy going around Naoshima island by bicycle (with power-assisted bicycle, e-bike) with a Private English or Spanish Speaking guide for 2 days & you can stay in a hotel on Naoshima island for 1 night.
★The entrance ticket "Benesse House Museum" and "Lee Ufan Museum" "ANDO MUSEUM" and "Art House Projects" is included in this price.
* "Chichu Art Museum"-Ticket excluded (on request with an additional fee of 2800 JPY per pax)
* ''Hiroshi Sugimoto Gallery: Time Corridors''-Ticket excluded (on request with an additional fee of 1600 JPY per pax)New Open!!
Kyoto/Osaka to Nara: Wild Deer & Great Buddha (Car Option)
Before Kyoto and Tokyo, there was Nara — Japan’s first permanent capital and home to some of the country’s oldest temples, traditions, and sacred sites.
Travel from Kyoto or Osaka with your guide by either private car with hotel pickup or public transportation, depending on the option selected at booking. In Nara Park, meet the famous sacred deer that have been protected for centuries as messengers of the gods. Visit Todai-ji Temple to see the Great Buddha, one of the world’s largest bronze Buddha statues, and learn how Buddhism shaped ancient Japan. Walk through the lantern-lined paths of Kasuga Taisha Shrine and enjoy panoramic city views from Nigatsu-do Hall, known for its 1,270-year-old fire ceremony tradition.
Perfect for travelers wanting to experience Japan’s spiritual and historical roots in one day.
The itinerary is for reference only. As this is a private tour, the guide tailors the experience within the tour duration based on guests’ interests and requests.
Kyoto Private Guided Beauty Tour
This Kyoto Beauty Experience Tour is guided by Kyoto local lady who is working for beauty salon more than 10 years.
Not many people know there is a beauty shrine in Kyoto, and also the hospitality in those beauty industry are really good according to Kyoto's traditional culture.
The guide also knows well about the healthy food to get inner beauty as her mother is macrobiotic cooking teacher.
As her grandmother is a real Geisha, she also knows a lot of Kyoto traditional life and culture.
The guide has worked at Epcot, Walt Disney World in Florida, her English is good enough to communicate.
If there are other places you would like to go with the private guide, please send us message before the travel.
Experience a different cross-dressing experience in Kyoto, Osaka, Miko Kimono
1. Participating in this experience activity, you can wear mysterious witch costumes, which are sacred and full of national characteristics.
2. Different from ordinary kimono.
3. You can take pictures at shrines and temples.
Kyoto & Uji Day Tour: Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera & Byodo-in Temple
Experience the timeless beauty of Kyoto and Uji on a full-day journey through Japan's rich history, iconic temples, and world-famous matcha culture. Begin at the spectacular Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its dazzling gold-leaf exterior reflected in a peaceful pond
Continue to the historic Kiyomizu-dera Temple, another UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its impressive wooden stage overlooking Kyoto. Wander through the charming streets of Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka, lined with traditional teahouses, souvenir shops, and local street food.
Conclude your journey in the picturesque town of Uji, Japan's legendary home of premium matcha green tea.
Combining UNESCO World Heritage Sites, historic streets, breathtaking scenery, and authentic Japanese culture, this day tour is perfect for history enthusiasts, photographers, food lovers, and first-time visitors looking to experience the very best of Kyoto and Uji in one unforgettable day.
Dry Bonsai Making Workshop in Kyoto
This Kyoto workshop offers a rare opportunity to create a Dry Bonsai made from real bonsai branches, combining traditional aesthetics with modern practicality.
The workshop is led by a professional guide who can conduct the experience in both English and French, ensuring clear explanations and smooth communication for international guests.
Unlike living bonsai, which require ongoing watering, pruning, and careful climate control, Dry Bonsai requires no maintenance at all. There is no soil, no risk of withering, and no special care needed after the workshop.
Because it is lightweight and soil-free, Dry Bonsai can be safely and easily taken home, making it an ideal souvenir for travelers who want an authentic Japanese craft without travel restrictions.
You’ll create a unique, long-lasting bonsai artwork that captures the spirit of Kyoto and the beauty of bonsai — designed to be enjoyed for years, not weeks.
Kyoto Samurai Experience Matcha Only
Enjoy authentic Kyoto matcha in a room surrounded by real samurai armor. Learn how to prepare matcha using traditional tea ceremony tools, then enjoy premium Kyoto matcha with a Japanese sweet. This beginner-friendly experience offers a relaxed way to discover Japanese tea culture.
Kyoto Virtual Guided Walking Tour
Amid the ongoing pandemic, traveling abroad is very difficult for the foreseeable future. But thanks to this situation, I could take a video of this ancient city with few people out on the street. The video shows the highlights of Higashiyama area of Kyoto which is filled with many attractions. You can relax at home while deeply immersed in the traditional city of Japan with a detailed explanation and guidance by a professional licensed guide. We will have a Q&A session after seeing the video. I provide a walking route map online for your future reference.
NOTE: You don't have to show your face but fast Internet connection is required for the video online.
NOTE: The starting time is JST, Japan Standard Time.
11:00 AM (JST) is 10:00 PM on the previous day in NY or EDT area and 7:00 PM in LA or PDT area.
8:00 PM (JST) is 12:00 noon in GB or BST area or 1:00 PM in CEST area.
1 Hour Samurai Ninja Show in Gion Kyoto
Immerse yourself in Japanese culture with a ninja and samurai show in Kyoto’s historic Gion district. Enjoy live ninja action performances, samurai sword demonstrations, and traditional Japanese storytelling.
Watch dynamic sword fighting and ninja action performances and enjoy a family-friendly Japanese cultural entertainment experience. Learn about ninja and samurai traditions through performance and take memorable photos with ninja performers.
Unlike museums or historical lectures, this experience focuses on fun, excitement, and immersive Japanese culture in an accessible way for international visitors.
Private Kyoto Fan Painting & Edo-Style Tosenkyo Game Experience
Step into a 150-year-old Kyoto townhouse and enjoy a fully private cultural experience at Onishi Tsune Shoten, a renowned folding fan atelier with over a century of history. This exclusive, one-group-only program invites you to take part in the fan-painting process—one of the most artistic steps in traditional sensu making. Your hand-painted fan will be finished by skilled artisans and shipped to your home overseas, making it a truly personal and lasting keepsake.
After painting, you'll try Tosenkyo, a refined fan-tossing game from the Edo period. Though simple in concept, this elegant pastime blends grace, strategy, and quiet focus. You'll learn how to play from the basics—how to hold, throw, and score—before enjoying a friendly match to test your skills.
This program is conducted entirely for your group, ensuring an intimate and undisturbed encounter with Kyoto’s living traditions. Escape the crowds and enjoy a rare, hands-on cultural experience in a serene, historic setting.
Kyoto Hidden Local Cherry Blossom Spot and Zen Garden
Did you know that there are so many cherry blossom varieties? From the early-blooming Kawazu Zakura, the mainstream Somei Yoshino, until the late-blooming Yae Zakura, etc. Joining us, You won't miss viewing Japan's Cherry Blossom.
This limited time exclusive half day tour takes you away from the mainstream crowds and into the heart of Kyoto's "early spring" secrets: locals have a longer period to enjoy the cherry blossom.
By combining this knowledge, with the magical UNESCO World Heritage Shimogamo Shrine, Kyoto's oldest Shinto Shrine and the serene, moss-covered Zen garden, a sub-temples of Tofukuji, you will experience a side of the city most tourists miss.
Note that we will change the Cherry Blossom viewing spot based on each flower blooming period.
Kyoto Early Morning Fushimi Inari Shrine Tour
Explore the stunning Fushimi Inari Taisha before the crowds arrive. This early morning tour offers a guided walk through the iconic orange torii gates, providing a serene atmosphere and unique insights into the shrine’s history. Discover hidden stories and enjoy peaceful paths perfect for photography. With a local guide, experience a meaningful start to your day in Kyoto, complete with scenic viewpoints along the mountain trail.
- Beat the crowds at Kyoto's renowned Fushimi Inari Taisha
- Walk through thousands of vibrant orange torii gates
- Gain insider knowledge from a local expert guide
- Enjoy a tranquil atmosphere with great photo opportunities
Private Temple Tour and Stamp Book Making in Kyoto
Begin your tour by crafting your own Goshuincho, a traditional Japanese temple stamp book to collect stamps from temples and shrines. Start with an hour-long session where you’ll learn about the history and techniques of Karamaru, a unique method of transferring patterns onto Japanese paper using woodblocks.
Choose from a selection of timeless designs, then use authentic woodblocks, that has been used for many generations to print your favorite motif. You will create an elegant cover, transforming your stamp book into a cherished record of your visits to temples and shrines.
After your experience visit a nearby temple where you'll receive a red seal book and learn the significance of each calligraphy and seal, followed by a visit to a hidden 16th-century garden. There you can admire the Fusuma paintings of national treasures from that era. Here, you’ll also receive a red seal, deepening your connection to this beautiful tradition.