Kyoto E Bike Tour and Aroma Spa Experience
Explore Kyoto's enchanting backstreets on a private e-bike tour guided by an English-speaking expert. Ride at your own pace through traditional neighborhoods and past serene temples, stopping for captivating photo opportunities and brief walks. After your cycling adventure, indulge in a rejuvenating spa treatment at Kayco VIVID, a highly-rated salon known for its quality services. Choose from a variety of treatments, including aroma body massages and facials, using premium essential oils to refresh your mind and body. Perfect for travelers seeking a blend of culture and relaxation.
Treatment prices (pay directly at the salon):
• 45-min Aroma Body – ¥9,900
• 60-min Aroma Body – ¥12,100
• 60-min Facial – ¥14,300
• 90-min Facial – ¥26,400
• 100-min Aroma Body & Facial – ¥22,000
Treatment fees are not included in the e-bike tour price.
Duration: 3–5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Luxury From Kyoto: Iga Ninja Experience & Museum & Iga Beef Lunch
Explore Japan’s legendary ninja homeland, Iga, on a premium one-day excursion from Kyoto Station. Travel in comfort to the Ninja Museum, where a guided tour reveals an authentic ninja residence filled with secret compartments and ingenious traps. After a delicious Iga beef lunch (we also have vegan and vegetarian options), immerse yourself in a unique training session led by an English-speaking ninja, mastering hiding skills and techniques. Conclude your adventure at the Iga Ware Store, exploring the rich history of Iga pottery and selecting handcrafted tableware to take home.
- Complimentary sake, alcoholic drinks, and soft drinks onboard.
- Premium bus transport from Kyoto Station to Iga
- Guided tour of the Ninja Museum
- Hands-on ninja training and delicious Iga beef lunch included (with vegan and vegetarian options)
- Visit the historic Iga Ware Store for unique pottery items
Duration: 8 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Ine and Amanohashidate Day Trip from Kyoto
Escape the city and uncover two of Kyoto’s most breathtaking hidden gems. This private tour takes you to Amanohashidate, where sky and sea blend into one at Japan’s famed “Bridge to Heaven.” Feel the serenity of the landscape and the deep cultural roots of this sacred site.
Then, step into the quiet charm of Ine, a peaceful fishing village where traditional boat houses line the calm bay. Time slows down here—you’ll find beauty not in landmarks, but in the everyday lives of the people who live by the sea.
With personalized travel by private car, this journey offers not just sightseeing, but a deeper connection to Japan’s coastal heritage and natural grace.
Duration: 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Kyoto Garden Secrets Led by an Architect PRIVATE Tour
As an architect and design writer, I have long been fascinated by Japanese gardens—the way restraint creates profound presence, how every stone, lantern, and ripple of water is deliberate, and how simplicity carries layers of meaning.
This private tour is an invitation to “hack” the secrets of Japanese gardens. Far from fleeting Instagram snapshots, this experience is crafted for depth and contemplation.
[ Consideration ] If you’re not particularly interested in design, philosophy, or psychology, this tour may not be the right fit for you.
[ Notice ] This tour is completely private, meaning it will be only the travelers in your booking—no one else will join, and the guide will accompany your group exclusively.
Duration: 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Kyoto Local Rice Bowl Cooking Class with Vegan/Vegetarian Option
It's almost 2 hours cooking class at Japanese local house near Shimogamo shrine.
At the first 20min, we will explain the background of KINUGASA DON and all other dishes, and how to cook those.
After cooking, let's enjoy eating and chatting together with the local
We are very happy to share our real local culture with you.
Vegetarian and Vegan options are available, so please let us know when you make the reservation.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Exploring Autumn Foliage: Tofukuji, Fushimi Inari, and Uji Tour
Embark on a captivating day tour exploring Kyoto’s southern treasures. Departing from Kyoto Station, this expertly chosen route showcases the best of the city’s southern region during the autumn season. Begin in Uji, where you'll visit the Byodoin Temple, renowned for its stunning Phoenix Hall, which is featured on Japan’s 10-yen coin. Enjoy the temple’s elegant architecture and tranquil setting. Next, experience the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its thousands of vibrant vermillion torii gates that create a mesmerizing pathway through the forest. The tour culminates at Tofukuji Temple, celebrated for its breathtaking autumn foliage. The temple’s expansive gardens and the scenic Tsutenkyo Bridge offer some of Kyoto’s most spectacular fall colors, providing a perfect finale to your tour. This route, carefully selected by local experts, ensures you experience the seasonal beauty and cultural highlights of Kyoto’s southern area.
Duration: 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Self-Guided Kyoto Ukiyo-e Photo Experience: Past & Present Art
A self-guided smartphone photo experience combining historic ukiyo-e with present-day Kyoto.
【EXPLORE】
Create your own digital artwork at 15 iconic Kyoto viewpoints, including Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera and Arashiyama.
【CREATE】
At each location, open the VIEWFIND camera and blend your own photo with a historic ukiyo-e view to make a unique digital artwork.
【FLEXIBLE】
Start at any participating location and visit only the places you choose, in any order, during the 3-hour experience. No guide, meeting point, fixed route, or fixed start time.
【INCLUDED】
Digital access to all 15 VIEWFIND experiences is included; you do not need to visit all 15. Admission fees and transportation between locations are not included. Each booked participant needs one smartphone.
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
Fushimi Inari Mountain Hiking Tour with a Local Guide
・A local guide who knows all about Mt. Inari will guide you through the hiking trails and take you to secret spots that are not even listed in guidebooks.
・Mt.Inari is vast and easy to get lost with several courses, but there is no need to worry as the guide will guide you.
・Experience the mysterious mountain, which is said to be the strongest energy spot in Japan.
・You will also pass the Senbon Torii gates of Fushimi Inari Taisha, which are sure to be photogenic.
・There is a traditional Japanese tea house on a hill overlooking Kyoto where you can take a break while eating Japanese sweets.
・It's a small-group tour, so if you have any questions, you can ask the guide anything.
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Private Kyoto Photography and Dress up Adventure （Couple 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
Kyoto: Sacred Kannon Temple Pilgrimage Across Six Sites
This is not just a sightseeing tour — it’s a spiritual journey through Kyoto’s sacred heart. On this exclusive 5.5-hour guided experience, you’ll visit six remarkable temples dedicated to Kannon, the bodhisattva of compassion. From quiet, hidden sanctuaries to world-famous landmarks like Kiyomizu-dera and Sanjūsangen-dō, each temple reveals a different form and story of Kannon’s mercy.
Unlike typical temple visits, this tour gives you deep insight into Buddhist beliefs, legends, and symbolism, all brought to life by a knowledgeable local guide. You'll walk through Kyoto’s history while discovering how Kannon has shaped faith and daily life for centuries.
With all admission fees included, this thoughtfully curated tour offers a rare chance to reflect, learn, and be inspired — an unforgettable experience for travelers seeking meaning beyond the surface.
Duration: 5 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Kyoto: Small-Group Gion Geisha District Walking Tour
Explore Kyoto’s cultural heart on this private daytime walking tour through Gion, the city’s most historic district. Stroll along Hanamikoji Street, where preserved wooden machiya townhouses and traditional tea houses reflect centuries of performing arts heritage.
Walk beside the picturesque Shirakawa Canal, lined with willow trees and traditional facades. Along the way, your guide explains the roles of geiko and maiko in Kyoto society, offering insight into their artistic traditions and cultural significance.
Visit Yasaka Shrine, the spiritual guardian of Gion and a key Shinto site closely connected to the famous Gion Matsuri festival. This private tour is ideal for travelers seeking meaningful cultural context in one of Kyoto’s most iconic neighborhoods.
Private guided daytime walking tour in Gion
Explore Hanamikoji Street and Shirakawa Canal
Learn about geiko and maiko traditions
Visit historic Yasaka Shrine
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Kyoto Tour from Osaka: Kinkaku-ji Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari & Uji
Join the unforgettable ONTABI Kyoto Uji Tour and experience the timeless beauty of Kyoto and the charming tea town of Uji in one perfectly curated day.
Begin your journey at the iconic Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), where the shimmering gold-leaf exterior reflects beautifully over the surrounding pond. Continue to the serene Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, walking beneath towering bamboo stalks in one of Japan’s most photographed landscapes.
Next, visit the mystical Fushimi Inari Taisha, famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates winding through the sacred mountain paths — a truly spiritual and unforgettable sight.
Your adventure then leads to Uji, the birthplace of premium Japanese matcha. Explore the historic Byodo-in, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its elegant Phoenix Hall and stunning Heian-period architecture.
Duration: 9–10 hours
- Free cancellation
Japanese Cuisine Cooking Class in Kyoto
This cooking class takes place every Tuesday.
As a chef and nutritionist who previously ran a French restaurant serving home-style meals on the World Heritage site of Yakushima, I also focus on healthy Japanese cuisine.
I will carefully teach you how to recreate the recipes at home.
You will learn about culture and history using ingredients unique to Kyoto.
Most of the ingredients used in class are vegan.
Fish and eggs may also be used.
If you have any allergies, please let me know in advance.
If you would like a completely vegan diet, please also send me a message.
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Kyoto Surprise Proposal Photoshoot with Professional Photographer
Make your proposal in Kyoto truly unforgettable with a private photoshoot by a professional photographer.
Set in the romantic streets of Kyoto, this experience captures the magical moment when you ask the most important question. From the historic alleys of Gion to the iconic Yasaka Pagoda area, your photographer will discreetly capture the proposal and then guide you through a relaxed photo session in beautiful locations nearby.
Whether you are planning a surprise proposal or celebrating your engagement, this experience allows you to focus on the moment while a professional photographer preserves every emotion and reaction.
After the proposal, enjoy a natural and romantic photoshoot around Kyoto’s charming streets. Within a few days, you will receive professionally edited high-resolution photos that beautifully capture this once-in-a-lifetime memory.
Duration: 1 hour
- Private tour
Kyoto Autumn Foliage Private Car Tour Temples and Gardens
Experience the stunning autumn foliage of Kyoto with a private tour tailored to the season. Guided by an expert, you’ll visit renowned temples and gardens, handpicked to showcase the vibrant colors at their peak. In early November, explore serene sites like Enko-ji, transitioning to iconic spots such as Eikando and the bamboo grove in Arashiyama during mid-to-late November. Even in early December, witness the beauty of fallen leaves at temples like Komyo-ji. Enjoy insightful commentary on Kyoto’s rich culture and history while avoiding crowded areas for a more intimate experience.
- Private 6-hour tour of Kyoto's autumn foliage highlights
- Tailored itinerary based on seasonal changes for optimal views
- Visit famous temples and tranquil gardens with expert guidance
- Enjoy insights into Kyoto’s culture, history, and traditions
Duration: 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Before the Crowds
Experience Arashiyama at its most peaceful—before the crowds arrive.
This exclusive morning tour takes you through the bamboo grove, Nonomiya Shrine, and Togetsukyo Bridge in the fresh, quiet air of dawn. With a local English-speaking guide, you'll uncover the deeper stories and atmosphere of each site—without rushing, without noise.
In just 1.5 hours, you’ll enjoy a side of Arashiyama most tourists never see—serene, intimate, and unforgettable.
Start your Kyoto day with clarity, calm, and beauty.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Kyoto: Early Morning Guided Tour to Fushimi Inari
Kyoto, with its historic cityscape, is a bustling place full of people.
Escape the hustle and bustle for a quiet and magical trip of your own.
Due to the depth and profundity of its history, we assure you that your trip will be better by knowing the explanation of this Fushimi Inari.
Pass through 1,000 torii gates, learn about the history, follow the hidden places of interest, and enjoy the time travel.
Duration: 2 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Amazing Views of Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Bus Tour
Escape the bustle of Kyoto and journey north to Japan’s scenic coastline. Perfect for nature lovers, culture seekers, and travelers craving slower rhythms, the route blends one of Japan’s Three Scenic Views, a rare seaside village, and dramatic coastal landscapes.
Great for those who want to experience rural Japan’s beauty and culture.
Duration: 8 hours
- Free cancellation
Kyoto Cycling Tour - Discover the Stunning Northern Hills
This Kyoto Bike Tour will take you on a wonderful yet challenging cycling route that will take you beyond the city lines of North Kyoto and into the hills that make the backdrop of beautiful Kyoto.
The tour is for intermediate to advanced cyclists that hit an elevation 400 metres, however, beginners are also welcome. The main goal of the tour is to discover the amazing nature and cycling routes that are easily accessible from Kyoto city.
The route takes in a variety of cycling that quickly passes through the popular Arashiyama area before tackling the progressive climb that leads to the way to the forested areas of Takao and Yamanaka.
There is the option to stop at the secluded Kosanji Temple. The scenery is spectacular with the sound of white water ebbing its way down to Kyoto, on both the outbound and inbound legs of the route. The winding roads up the mountain are a cyclist's dream and not to be missed.
Duration: 5–6 hours
- Free cancellation
Kyoto Kimono Rental Chamatsu Family Package
A discount of 500 yen per person will be applied from the regular kimono rental fee.
Please choose from regular kimono for both men and women.
Please pay 5,000 yen (Deposit) at the time of reservation as part of your family kimono rental.
Please settle the difference at the store.
We have a wide variety of kimonos for every age and size. From traditional patterns to pop designs that children will love, you can choose the one that best suits your family's individual tastes.
Our experienced staff will carefully dress everyone, from small children to the elderly, so that everyone can wear a kimono comfortably. We help the whole family to look beautiful and feel comfortable.
The store faces Kodaiji Ichinenzaka, the best place for sightseeing in Kyoto. Once you change into a kimono and step outside, the scenery of Kyoto unfolds.
You can choose your kimono and accessories slowly. If you have any questions about coordination, please feel free to consult our staff.
Duration: 9 hours
- Free cancellation
Kyoto Walking Tour Gion, Ninenzaka and Kiyomizudera Temple
Experience the essence of Kyoto on this immersive walking tour through its most iconic historic districts.
Begin ascending toward Kiyomizudera—one of Japan’s most celebrated temples—you’ll enjoy breathtaking views over the city and a chance to reflect at this spiritual landmark.
Enjoy Ninenzaka, a picturesque slope lined with charming shops and old teahouses, preserving the spirit of ancient Kyoto. Along the way, uncover stories of artisans, traditions, and the enduring beauty of Kyoto’s cultural heritage.
End in Gion, Kyoto’s famed geisha quarter, where narrow alleys and traditional wooden townhouses set a scene of quiet elegance.
This tour is perfect for those seeking a deeper connection to Japan’s past, blending architecture, spirituality, and atmosphere in every step.
Duration: 4 hours
- Free cancellation
The Perfect One Day in Kyoto – A Small Group Cultural Experience
Spend what many travelers describe as their one perfect day in Kyoto on this carefully designed small-group experience. The day is thoughtfully paced to balance Kyoto’s most important sights with time to truly enjoy them, creating an experience that feels memorable rather than rushed.
Led by a well-reviewed guide known for storytelling, clear insight, and easy-to-understand English, you’ll explore sacred sites, historic neighborhoods, and temple gardens while learning about the “real” Japan.
Taxi transfers are used between key areas, with all transportation fully included. Walking portions are unhurried, with time for photos. Entrance fees to scheduled attractions and a relaxed lunch at a local spot are also included, so you can enjoy the day without worrying about any additional costs.
The itinerary and order of visits may vary depending on timing, weather, crowd levels, and site availability, and the day may also include a brief additional cultural stop or neighborhood walk.
Duration: 7 hours
- Free cancellation
Kyoto On Location Watercolor Workshop
Engage in a creative journey through Kyoto's Botanical Garden with an on-location watercolor workshop. Perfect for all skill levels, this workshop invites you to paint the rich, natural beauty of Kyoto's greenery. Under the guidance of professional artist Marguerite Dabaie, learn essential watercolor techniques and create your own masterpiece while exploring the garden's picturesque tranquility. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your outdoor painting skills, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to slow down and appreciate the beauty around you.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Shrine and Mount Inari Tour
Discover Fushimi Inari Taisha in a way that matches your travel style. Choose a shorter route that focuses on the main shrine, the famous Senbon Torii gates, and the Okusha worship area, or take the full mountain route for a deeper journey into Mount Inari.
With your guide, you will learn not only where to take photos, but also how to understand the shrine’s living traditions. Hear about Shinto etiquette, purification, torii offerings, Inari worship, otsuka stone altars, and the meaning behind the sacred sites along the path.
The shorter option is ideal for travelers who want to experience the essential highlights without a long climb. The full route continues up to Yotsutsuji, Ichinomine, Mitsurugisha, and Yakurikisha, offering forest paths, scenic views, local faith, and a more spiritual side of Fushimi Inari beyond the famous red gates.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min – 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour