Couples' special kimono experience
There is a discount for couples' experience.
Couples can spend the night for free.
You can get a photo of Polaroid for free.
Duration: 1 day
Kyoto Night Food Tour in Gion and Pontocho
Explore Kyoto's rich culinary scene on this relaxed evening walking tour through the historic districts of Pontocho, Kiyamachi, and Gion. Sample traditional Kyoto home-style dishes and renowned street food while meandering through charming alleyways and along riverside paths. This guided experience showcases the unique blend of centuries-old traditions and modern dining in Kyoto. Savor seasonal flavors and enjoy authentic local dishes at various stops, making this tour a must for food lovers and cultural enthusiasts alike.
- Discover authentic Kyoto flavors from home-style cooking to street snacks
- Visit iconic districts: Pontocho, Kiyamachi, and Gion
- Enjoy expertly prepared tempura and taste Kyoto-style Takoyaki
- End with a delightful dessert of Taiyaki in the enchanting Gion district
Duration: 3 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Kyoto ITALIAN GUIDE, Kiyomizu Temple Gion Pagoda Maiko Geisha
Learn about the history of the country and the daily life of the Japanese people.
Walking tour of the ancient pilgrimage routes leading to the Kiyomizu-dera Buddhist temple, in the area developed since the 8th century. until today, streets lined with countless souvenir and sweet shops and bars etc. to provide entertainment and enjoyment to visitors of all ages, from all over Japan and the world.
The native guide from Kyoto, the thousand-year-old capital of Japan, illustrates the historical, cultural and religious details, secret but unmissable along the way, and answers all your questions in Italian.
Any assistance necessary for participants during the tour.
Flexible itineraries and times on request as far as possible.
Duration: 5 hours
- Free cancellation
[Kyoto Street Shot] Recording every wonderful moment of travel with shutter (free kimono experience)
・The staff are female photographers who can speak at least two kinds of languages.
・Original kimono rental free, limited quantity!
・We will take you to the recommended spots such as according to the season, such as cherry blossoms and autumn leaves, and take the best shot that you can leave just at that moment.
-Free kimono rental for 2 people (hair set and makeup are charged separately)
-Course length: approx. 1 hour for kimono dressing, approx. 1 hour shooting
-Location: Gion Shirakawa, Tatsumibashi, Yasaka Shrine, Maruyama Park, etc.
-Important information-
・ Kimono can be added on site. The fee is based on the situation at the site (from 4000 yen)
・ Free kimono rental does not include hair set and makeup. Hair set 1800 yen / person, simple makeup 3000 yen / person, full makeup 5000 yen / person.
・ Please arrive at least one hour before kimono dressing.
・ We will provide all unmodified photos taken during the service time. The edited photo data will be sent by email two to three weeks later.
・ Shooting location may be changed depending on weather or congestion. (Example: Shirakawa)
・ If you wish to travel by a taxi or shoot in a place where an entrance fee is required, you will be responsible for the cost, including the cost of the photographer.
・ The service limits to sightseeing shooting only, not includes wedding photography.
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TEL:+819066624909
Duration: 1 hour
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
[Golden Temple & Geisha] KYOTO Guided Walking Tour+Photo Shooting
This is not just a sightseeing tour — it’s a deeply personal Kyoto experience crafted around you.
I take you beyond the typical tourist checklist. From iconic landmarks to quiet hidden alleys, I design the route flexibly based on your interests — whether you love samurai history, geisha culture, food, photography, or peaceful hidden temples.
I specialize in samurai heritage and the refined world of geisha traditions, sharing stories that are engaging, easy to understand, and culturally rich but meaningful narratives.
During the tour, I also take professional photos of you with my DSLR camera. After the tour, I send you photos as a gift — so you return home with cinematic moments of your time in Kyoto.
For guests seeking a VIP experience, I also offer a private car tour (about 6 hours), allowing you to explore Kyoto comfortably and efficiently in style.
This is a fully private walking tour, relaxed in pace, flexible in structure, and designed entirely around you.
Duration: 3–4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Kyoto World Heritage Walk: Shimogamo Shrine Photos & Custom Manga
Explore the hidden gems of Kyoto on this engaging walking tour of the mystical Shimogamo Shrine and the iconic Kamogawa Delta, complete with a personalized Manga-style souvenir.
Along the way, we’ll capture fun, cinematic photos of your journey. Using these shots, we provide a unique twist: a custom-made Manga page featuring you as the main character. It’s the perfect, one-of-a-kind memento to remember your Kyoto adventure—no drawing or artistic skills required from you!
Highlights:
World Heritage Discovery: A guided stroll through the lush grounds of Shimogamo Shrine and the historic Tadasu-no-Mori forest.
Scenic & Iconic Locations: Visit the Kamogawa Delta, a picturesque spot famous for its appearance in numerous Japanese animations.
Professional Direction: Enjoy a fun atmosphere as your guide helps you find the best photo spots and poses.
A One-of-a-Kind Gift: Receive a physical Manga-style print of your tour highlights—the ultimate personalized Kyoto souvenir.
Duration: 2 hours – 2 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Traditional Concert in Public bath near Kyoto Station
This concert takes place in a one-of-a-kind venue, a former Japanese sento (public bathhouse) that has been carefully renovated.
This unique setting, unlike any other in Kyoto, adds a distinctive atmosphere to the experience. The high ceilings and tiled walls, originally designed for a bathhouse, provide exceptional acoustics, enhancing the rich and delicate sounds of traditional Japanese instruments like the koto and shamisen.
This is an intimate and immersive concert, offering visitors a truly memorable cultural experience in a historically significant and beautifully reimagined space.
Duration: 1 hour
- Free cancellation
Kyoto: Higashiyama Slow Cycling Tour along the quiet waterfront
This tour is a slow cycling tour with BROMPTON bicycles around the quiet waterside of Kyoto's Higashiyama area and the tranquil temples and shrines, allowing you to learn about the history and culture of Kyoto, a city that lives with water (distance: approx. 12 km).
・The tour is a great way to visit places that are otherwise inaccessible by riding with a navigator who knows the local area inside out.
・Slow cycling is an easy way for people who are not confident about their physical fitness to take part.
・All equipment for riding is provided, so you don't need to bring anything.
・The tour is also a great way to enjoy local food at speciality shops.
・The tour course can be arranged according to your wishes.
・You can take photos with your stylish BROMPTON bike.
Duration: 6 hours
- Free cancellation
Kyoto E-Bike Adventure: Temples, Bamboo Forest & Lunch
SHORT 5 HOURS OR LONG 7 HOURS
Escape the crowds and discover Kyoto’s hidden bamboo grove on an unforgettable e-bike adventure through history, nature, and local culture.
Begin with a remarkable 6th-century burial mound that offers a glimpse into Japan’s Kofun period. Continue to the Rakusai Bamboo Museum and Bamboo Park, where you'll learn about bamboo's importance in Japanese culture and explore peaceful pathways lined with more than 110 varieties of bamboo.
(7-Hour Tour Only) Ride through a farming area to the mountain and visit Yoshiminedera, a spectacular hidden temple offering panoramic views, beautiful gardens, and a tranquil atmosphere.
Enjoy a lunch prepared by local sushi chefs. Then, visit Muko Shrine, a historic sanctuary founded over 1,300 years ago. Finish at the Muko City Cultural Museum, where exhibits bring the story of the ancient capital of Nagaokakyō to life.
This tour combines scenic cycling, local cuisine, hidden gems, and authentic Kyoto history.
Duration: 7 hours
- Free cancellation
Kyoto Kimono Rental CHAMATSU Couple Plan
Price per couple (2 persons)!
In this plan, you can choose your favorite standard kimono (yukata)!
It will be a great memory to choose a kimono for each other!
Sightseeing spots are just around the corner! Excellent location.
Facing Kodaiji Ichinenzaka, it is ideal for sightseeing in Kyoto.
Once you change into a kimono and step outside, you can start sightseeing right away.
An overwhelmingly retro atmosphere!
Located in a historical townscape typical of Kyoto,
The "Kyoto-like" interior of a renovated Kyoto machiya.
You can get ready while enjoying the retro atmosphere!
Hospitality that only a small store can offer!
We will entertain you with our meticulous service!
Compared to other stores, you can choose kimonos and accessories in a more relaxed atmosphere.
If you have any questions about coordination, feel free to ask our staff.
Don't compromise on your hair set!
Experienced stylists and a wide variety of hair ornaments!
We will do our best to meet your wishes.
Duration: 9 hours
- Free cancellation
Kyoto : Art Sushi Rolls Experience in 150 Years Old Townhouse
Experience the Beauty of the Seasons and Kyoto’s Tradition
through Decorative Sushi Rolls
First time making sushi? No problem! Join us in Kyoto for a unique decorative sushi roll-making experience where art meets tradition. In this class, you’ll learn the basic techniques of creating decorative sushi rolls, inspired by traditional Japanese motifs unique to Kyoto.
Enjoy making decorative sushi rolls with seasonal designs and Kyoto-inspired motifs that change throughout the year. This is a special experience where you can feel the spirit of Japanese hospitality.
Relax in a traditional Japanese setting as you enjoy a warm and welcoming sushi-making experience with beautiful Japanese aesthetics.
Visitors from overseas are also warmly welcomed! Dive into Japanese culture while creating stunning sushi art.
Duration: 50 min
- Free cancellation
Kyoto sake brewery experience tour (Includes 4 sake tastings)
• Explore a historic Kyoto sake brewery
• Taste 4 carefully selected Japanese sakes
• Learn the sake-making process
• Experience authentic Japanese sake culture
Learn how sake is brewed from rice to bottle, and understand the role of the toji (master brewer) in preserving centuries of craftsmanship. Feel the aroma of steamed rice and fermentation as you explore the brewery.
After the tour, enjoy a guided tasting of four carefully selected sake varieties. From crisp and dry to smooth and aromatic, you’ll learn how to taste sake properly and how it pairs beautifully with food.
This immersive cultural experience offers a deeper understanding of Kyoto’s sake heritage — perfect for travelers who want more than sightseeing.
Please note that start times may be subject to change depending on the brewery’s schedule. We will inform you in advance and offer the closest possible alternative.
Duration: 2 hours
Discover the Secrets of Fushimi Inari and Gion with a Local Guide
Explore Kyoto Like Never Before: A small group Half-Day Tour
Discover the best of Kyoto, blending famous landmarks with hidden gems, on Sparrow travel’s exclusive half-day tour through the city's historic east side.
A Perfect Day in Kyoto
From Shinto shrines to geisha culture, Buddhist temples to beautiful gardens, this walking tour offers a perfect mix of Kyoto’s past and present. Why follow the crowds when you can immerse yourself in the city’s rich history and culture at your own pace? Let us show you the hidden side of Kyoto, and share its stories with you in a way no one else can. If you’re interested in a private tour or pick up, please let us know via message.
Duration: 4 hours
- Free cancellation
Uji, more than tea
Experience the enchanting world of Uji with our Uji More Than Tea. This journey invites you to explore the rich tapestry of Uji's tea culture and its historical gems.
Begin your day with a visit to the iconic Byodo-in Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its elegant Phoenix Hall. Explore the lush gardens and the tranquil surroundings that have inspired poets and artists for centuries.
Delve into the world of Uji's tea heritage taking part in an optional tea ceremony and tasting a cup of local tea.
We will share the significance of Uji's tea culture, providing insights into the timeless art of tea-making. Whether you're a tea enthusiast or a traveler seeking cultural enrichment, this tour promises an authentic and enlightening experience.
**Rain, shine, or a bit of both— our walking tours still go on!**
VERY IMPORTANT: The Travel Storyteller will confirm the tea ceremony's availability to participants a few days before the tour.
Duration: 4 hours
- Free cancellation
Kyoto: Toji Temple & Esoteric Buddhism Cultural Tour
Many visitors admire Toji Temple’s pagoda and historic buildings—but few understand what they represent. This tour goes beyond surface sightseeing to explore the intellectual and spiritual foundations of Japanese Buddhism.
Led by a knowledgeable guide, you will not only visit the Kondo and Kodo halls, but also decode the meaning behind the three-dimensional mandala—an extraordinary sculptural expression of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism found almost nowhere else in Japan. Rather than viewing statues individually, you will learn how they function together as a visual map of the Buddhist cosmos.
The tour also places Toji within the political and cultural context of early Heian Japan, explaining how Buddhism shaped the formation of the capital and influenced Japanese aesthetics, ritual, and philosophy.
This is not simply a temple visit—it is a structured introduction to Japanese Buddhist thought, symbolism, and sacred space, designed for travelers who seek deeper cultural understanding.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Hand-Pulled Noodle Challenge! A Ramen Master Experience to Enjoy
- You can explore the fascinating world of Japanese ramen.
- Become a ramen master for a day.
- There are individual, private kitchens lined up in the venue for each participant.
- You can sample several types of soup and choose your favorite.
- Select your preferred bowl from our diverse range of designs.
- We will present you with original merchandise and a recipe book as a token of our appreciation.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Kyoto : ZEN Calligraphy Scroll Experience in old Townhouse
ZEN Calligraphy Scroll Experience in Kyoto
Create your own Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku) with traditional calligraphy.
In this workshop, you will learn the meaning of Zen phrases, practice brush techniques, and complete a beautiful scroll to take home.
Perfect for anyone interested in Japanese culture, tea ceremony, or meditation.
Join us in a 150-year-old Kyoto townhouse for an unforgettable cultural moment.
Duration: 1 hr 15 min
- Free cancellation
Kyoto: Traditional Higashiyama and Gion Walking Tour
Step into the timeless charm of Kyoto’s Higashiyama and Gion districts on this 6 hour walking tour. Perfect for history lovers, culture seekers, photographers, and food enthusiasts, the route blends sacred shrines, Zen temples, and atmospheric streets with stories from Kyoto’s imperial, religious, and merchant past. Great for both first-time visitors and repeat travelers, this experience captures the essence of old Kyoto while leaving space for discovery and reflection.
Duration: 4 hours
- Free cancellation
Private Kimono Dress & Gion (Geisha District) Walking Tour
Experience Kyoto in a truly memorable way with a Kimono Experience in Gion, where tradition and beauty come together.
After choosing and wearing a beautifully styled kimono, you’ll step into the historic streets of Gion District, exploring iconic spots like Yasaka Shrine, Maruyama Park, and Hanamikoji Street.
With your guide, you’ll learn about geisha culture, and capture stunning photos in the most picturesque settings. This is the perfect way to immerse yourself in Kyoto’s timeless charm—don’t just visit the city, become part of it for a day.
This is more than just a rental—it’s a fully immersive cultural experience that lets you live Kyoto’s elegance for a day. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or returning traveler, this tour offers the perfect blend of culture, photography, and unforgettable memories.
Book now and experience Kyoto not just as a tourist, but as part of its living tradition.
Duration: 2–3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Kyoto at Dawn|Temple Rituals, Hidden Lanes & Breakfast
Designed around jet lag, this quiet morning walk reveals Kyoto at its most peaceful and authentic. We observe traditional temple and shrine rituals in the early hours, when the city is silent, unhurried, and immersive.
Three Key Highlights
Morning Temple Rituals
Witness an amazing temple morning service in a calm, early atmosphere.
Japanese Breakfast in Nature
Enjoy a Japanese breakfast surrounded by the quiet greenery of the park.
A Different Side of Kyoto
Experience a slow, peaceful Kyoto far from the daytime crowds.
Duration: 2 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Kyoto Guided Walking Tour Highlight of Kiyomizu and Fushimi Inari
- Visit two of Kyoto's top attractions in half a day, with the added bonus of Sanjusangendo.
- Visit the iconic Kiyomizu Temple and enjoy its breathtaking views.
- Discover the impressive architecture and history of Sanjusangendo Temple.
- Explore the spiritual beauty of Fushimi Inari Shrine and walk through its famous torii gates.
- Capture stunning photos in some of Kyoto’s most scenic spots.
- Enjoy a relaxed, small-group experience perfect for meaningful travel.
- Learn fascinating insights from a knowledgeable guide.
Duration: 4 hours
- Free cancellation
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Kyoto Unlimited Sake Tasting with Sushi Omakase
Unlimited tasting of 8+ Japanese sake varieties from across Japan for 75 minutes
10 piece sushi omakase featuring carefully selected premium tuna
English-speaking staff available — a comfortable experience in central Kyoto
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
simple kimono plan&Gorgeous kimono experience
You can wear a kimono to take pictures on the streets of Kyoto.
You can experience the traditional Japanese kimono culture.
Duration: 1 day
Private Kyoto Photography and Dress up Adventure (ALL PLAN)
With over 50 years of experience in the wedding industry, we helps over 40,000 couples each year create unforgettable moments.
Inspired by the beauty of kimono weddings from the Edo period, we founded our company to share this tradition with the world.
Based in Kyoto, we offer authentic special experiences and virtual backgrounds of Japan’s stunning landscapes for a modern touch.
Our passionate team is dedicated to celebrating Japanese culture and supporting each couple with warm hospitality.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour