Kyoto: Quiet and Graceful Tea Ceremony
“Experience the Art of Authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony in a tranquil environment with Elegance”
Step into a serene world of refined hospitality and cultural depth.
At Omotenashi Tea Ceremony 南茶道教室, we offer an intimate and a sophisticate tea ceremony experience exclusively for discerning travelers who are seeking the essence of Japanese tradition.
Hosted by a tea master in a private, elegant atmosphere, an experience that combines timeless rituals where you will enjoy flavoring an exquisite traditional Japanese seasonal sweets, and a premium matcha, sourced from Kyoto’s finest producers.
Whether you are a cultural connoisseur or a first-time guest, you will discover the heart of Omotenashi—the spirit of selfless hospitality—in every detail.
Ideal for couples, VIP guests, and private small groups up to ten who appreciate exclusivity, heritage, and depth.
Duration: 45 min
- Free cancellation
Private Guided 10 Hour Tour to Kyoto
Enjoy a fully customizable 10-hour private car charter in Kyoto. Create your own itinerary and explore at your own pace without sharing the vehicle with other travelers.
We are a licensed transportation operator in Japan, providing safe and professional driver service.
Drivers offer basic communication in English, Japanese, and Chinese. Please select your preferred language in advance.
Choose between two vehicle options:
Toyota Alphard (up to 6 passengers)– Ideal for families and small groups seeking premium comfort.
Toyota Hiace (up to 9 passengers)– Spacious option suitable for larger groups with ample luggage.
The route can be customized within Kyoto city during the 10-hour service.
Hotel pickup and drop-off within Kyoto city, fuel, tolls, and parking fees are included.
This is a private transportation service with a professional driver. A licensed tour guide is not included.
Duration: 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Kyoto Ring Making Workshop: Craft a Vintage Japanese Coin Ring
What makes this workshop special is the material itself: you'll work with real vintage Japanese coins, each one decades old and full of history. Unlike typical souvenir shopping, you'll create something with your own hands using traditional metalworking techniques — and the ring you take home is truly one of a kind. Classes are kept small, so whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned craft lover, you'll get personal guidance every step of the way. Located in the heart of Kyoto, it's an easy add to any itinerary and one of the few experiences where your souvenir tells the story of both Japan and your trip.
Duration: 1 hour
- Free cancellation
Kyoto Night Taiko Drum Show near Gion by Expo Performers
Your days in Kyoto are full of temples and shrines. Make your evening something different: 45 minutes of live taiko by EN, top-level Japanese drummers with experience at the 2025 World Expo and on international tours. Rated 5.0 on Google with over 500 reviews, it is a highlight of the trip for many guests.
Made for your Kyoto evening: the show is short enough to fit even after a long day of sightseeing or before an early start. Choose the 6 PM show before dinner or the 8 PM show after (a 3:30 PM show runs on selected days).
The venue is in the heart of Kyoto, a 3-minute walk from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station, between Gion and Pontocho, in a comfortable air-conditioned indoor hall, so rain or shine your plan stays the same.
The show is non-verbal and fun for all ages, and children 6 and under watch for free. One guest is invited on stage to drum with the performers, and you can take photos with the performers after the show.
Duration: 45 min
- Free cancellation
Kyoto Nishiki Market Food & Culture Tour with Izakaya Lunch
Experience Kyoto’s family-friendly street food culture without the stress of restaurant reservations or language barriers on this small-group Nishiki Market tour.
Explore Nishiki Market, known as “Kyoto’s Kitchen,” with an English-speaking local guide who helps you navigate the lively 400-year-old market and choose the best street food bites along the way. Sample a variety of authentic Kyoto specialties that many visitors wouldn’t know how—or where—to order on their own.
The tour includes multiple tastings at carefully selected local shops, offering a well-rounded introduction to Kyoto’s culinary traditions. As you walk through the market and surrounding neighborhood, your guide shares insights into Kyoto’s food culture and everyday eating habits.
Ideal for families, first-time visitors, or anyone who loves different food cultures, this small-group street food tour lets you explore confidently while discovering the flavors that define Kyoto.
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
Kyoto Private Tour: One Day Highlights and Cultural Gems
You can step into Kyoto, Japan’s ancient capital, where centuries of tradition live on in every street, shrine, and temple. With its serene atmosphere and timeless beauty, Kyoto offers an unforgettable journey into the heart of Japanese culture.
Wander through temple grounds filled with mystical energy, stroll along the traditional streets of Gion, and soak in the elegance and charm of old Japan. This experience is perfect for those who want to feel the spiritual and cultural soul of the country.
・Walk through the historic district of Gion, where geisha culture and tradition come to life
・Delicious lunch and discover the essence of Japanese cuisine
・Experience the sacred beauty of Fushimi Inari Shrine, walking under of iconic red torii gates
Duration: 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Early Bird E-biking through East Kyoto
Perfect for groups and individuals (from 145cm!) looking for a unique perspective on the city, this e-bike tour explores the highlights of south and east Kyoto. We meet bright and early for a short orientation before heading south to enjoy the majestic Fushimi Inari Shrine before the crowds arrive. From here we will catch the splendour of Tofukuji Temple before stopping for a morning coffee. The next part of our journey takes us up the Kamo river and over to the UNESCO listed Ginkakuji Temple. After Ginkakuji, we will roll slowly south down the iconic Path of Philosophy and into the grounds of Nanzenji Temple (complete with traditional gardens, ornate religious buildings and even a red brick aquaduct). After a sit down lunch (provided), the last leg of our journey takes us south along the Shirakawa Canal and through the streets of Gion before returning to base.
* Must be 13+ to participate as a rider
Duration: 6–7 hours
- Free cancellation
Samurai School in Kyoto: Samurai for a Day
Learn about the etiquette of samurai classes in feudal Japan and practice some basic Kenbu, including how to use the Japanese sword. Full Kenbu lesson to learn choreographed movements with a sword and folding fan. Top off your experience of this traditional Japanese art with a photo session in costume, and take home a certificate of achievement.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Kyoto&Nara&Osaka: One day private Customized Car tour
Discover the captivating allure of Kyoto with our private tours, customized to match your interests. Avoid the hassle of crowded buses and trains with the comfort and convenience of your private car, ensuring efficient travel between destinations. With no set schedule, you have the freedom to decide how long to spend at each stop, letting you explore Kyoto's treasures at your own pace. Stroll through historic streets, visit magnificent temples, and wander serene gardens as your local guide shares insights into Kyoto's vibrant culture and traditions. Let us craft an unforgettable day of exploration and amazement, immersing you in the heart of this ageless city. Your journey begins when your guide meets you at your hotel. Together, explore iconic sites like Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu Temple, Kinkaku-ji Temple, and the Bamboo Forest, making the most of your time in Kyoto.
Duration: 7–10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Skip the lines Basic Ticket at SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM KYOTO
Samurai and Kyoto have always been associated throughout history. From the early Heian period to the collapse of the Tokugawa shogunate the samurai and ninja always roamed the streets of Kyoto. Now they are back! The samurai and ninja museum brings back the history and helps you to have a glimpse of these heroes’ glorious lives. What is more, you can have a hands on experience including wearing a real samurai armor, taking a katana lesson, doing a shuriken (ninja star) throw and using a ninja fukiya all in one place, all included in the tour.
！This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers！
Duration: 1 hour
- Free cancellation
Kyoto Samurai Experience + Professional Photo Shoot
Samurai Armor & Cinematic Photo Experience in Japan !
Step into the world of the samurai and become a warrior for a day. In this unique experience, you will wear authentic samurai armor and hold traditional weapons such as swords and spears while a professional photographer captures dramatic, cinematic photos.
Our studio creates a powerful atmosphere using professional lighting and fog effects, making you feel like you are in a scene from a samurai movie. Whether you love Japanese culture, samurai history, or simply want unforgettable travel photos, this experience will be a highlight of your trip to Japan.
Highlights
Wear authentic samurai armor
Hold traditional weapons such as swords and spears
Professional cinematic-style photo shoot
Dynamic studio effects including fog for a dramatic atmosphere
Unique souvenir photos from your trip to Japan
Create unforgettable memories and experience the spirit of the samurai.
We look forward to welcoming you to our studio! ⚔️
Duration: 1 hour
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Kyoto Private Car Tour with Local Japanese Guide – 3 Options
No rush. No public transport. No other groups.
Explore with a local Japanese guide born and raised in Kyoto. I’ll accompany you inside the temples and shrines, sharing their history and culture along the way.
Choose from 3 private tours:
• Kyoto 1-Day Highlights
• Kyoto & Nara
• Kyoto & Osaka
→Sample itineraries for each tour are shown in photos 5, 6, and 7.
All tours start and finish in Kyoto. Select your preferred option when booking.
• Your own private car and English-speaking guide
• A flexible route planned around your interests and the time available
• A comfortable pace, with breaks when needed
• Photos of your group along the way
• My personal list of recommended Kyoto restaurants, shared before your tour
• Kyoto City hotel pickup and drop-off included
You don’t need to have every detail planned before booking. Once you’ve booked, we can discuss your preferences, pickup details, and itinerary by message.
Duration: 6–8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Tea Ceremony with Kimono and Professional Photoshoot in Kyoto
On this cultural experience, you will have a full experience of wearing traditional Japanese kimono and a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. You will learn all you need to know about the tea ceremony from a friendly English-speaking tea master in relaxed manner.
Your memorable moments will be captured by our professional photographer and you will receive 3 digital photos as a memento of your experience.
Highlights:
■ Interactive cultural experience including the demonstration of the tea ceremony and wearing Kimono in a traditional house
■ Learn the history and culture of traditional Japanese tea ceremony
■ Enjoy making your own Matcha green tea
■ 3 digital photos taken & selected by a professional photographer, sent via email
Itinerary:
■10:00/14:00 Meet at the venue
■10:15/14:15 Change into Kimono and enter the tea room. Watch the tea ceremony demonstration in English.
■You will make your own Match green tea and have it with Japanese sweets.
■11:45/15:45 Finish the experience
Duration: 1 hr 45 min
- Free cancellation
Kyoto : Chopsticks Making Workshop with Engraving Option in Gion
Craft Your Own Chopsticks from Raw Wood
Begin with simple wooden blanks and transform them into beautiful, functional chopsticks using a traditional kanna (Japanese hand plane). Feel the grain of the wood as you carefully shape each piece, and enjoy a calming, hands-on Japanese craftsmanship experience.
Guided, Beginner-Friendly Workshop
From rough shaping to a smooth, polished finish, every step is taught clearly and patiently by our instructor. This fully hands-on experience is designed for first-timers—no woodworking experience required.
Select from Beautiful Japanese Woods
Choose from a curated selection of Japanese woods, each with its own texture, aroma, and natural color. Two wood types are included at no extra cost, with premium woods available as an optional upgrade for those seeking something extra special.
Duration: 1 hour
- Free cancellation
Kyoto Customizable Tour with Guide and Luxury Vehicle
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Service animals allowed
• Stroller accessible
• Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Transportation is wheelchair accessible
• Most travelers can participate
• The total duration includes the transportation from one place to another
• welcome to all
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Duration: 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Kyoto Magical Night English Tour: Gion & Fushimi Inari Shrine
Walk beneath the glowing torii gates of Fushimi Inari and explore the timeless streets of Gion, Kyoto’s famous geisha district, under the soft evening lights. Discover the world of geisha and maiko as your local guide shares hidden stories, takes stunning photos, and ensures a smooth and unforgettable Kyoto night tour experience!
Duration: 2 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Amanohashidate & Ine Private Tour from Kyoto with English Driver
Private day trip from Kyoto to Amanohashidate & Ine. Escape the city to Kyoto’s coastal beauty: pine-covered sandbars, blue bay views, seaside temples, fishing villages, and traditional boathouses. Start with pickup from Kyoto, then visit Amanohashidate—view the sandbar from a hillside overlook, walk near it, or visit Chionji Temple. Continue to Ine, a peaceful village known for funaya boathouses. Optional boat ride or local seafood at your own expense (weather/time permitting). Great for couples, families, photographers, and repeat Kyoto visitors. MAX6/MAX9 include English-speaking driver-guide (driving, basic assistance, route support). MAX13/MAX18/MAX44 include vehicle & driver only (no guide/English). Contact us 24h ahead with pickup details, group size, luggage, stops, requests. Otherwise, standard route follows. Admission, viewpoint fees, boat rides, meals, drinks, seafood lunch, personal expenses not included.
Duration: 8–10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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Kyoto One Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
Kyoto, once the capital of Japan, is a city on the island of Honshu. Take a journey through time in Kyoto, where tradition blends harmoniously with modernity.
Visit Nijo Castle, its palace buildings are arguably the best surviving examples of castle palace architecture of Japan's feudal era, and the castle was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1994. Nijo-jo Castle has witnessed some of the most important events in Japanese history in the 400 years since it was built.
Explore the magnificent torii gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine, and visit the Arashiyama area, which includes the serene Bamboo Forest, Nonomiya Shrine, the iconic Togetsukyo Bridge, Arashiyama Rilakkuma Tea House and the beautiful Kimono Forest.
Depart from Osaka or Kyoto, experience a magical fusion of nature and history with our friendly and professional guide.
Duration: 9 hours
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
Kansai Airport(KIX)to/from Osaka or Kyoto Private Transfer
***Pay attention please:
"⇋" means ONE WAY service, you can choose Pick-up OR Drop-off service.Thanks for your cooperation.
We provide 24-hour pick-up or drop-off service
Free waiting time is 90 minutes (Counting from the actual landing time of the flight, overtime waiting will cost 5,000 yen per hour)
Attention:
6-seat car: 6 people and 4 luggage
9-seat car: 9 people and 10 luggage
13-seat car: 13 people and 6 luggage
1.We have several kind of cars from 7 to 13 seats. Just choose our private, door to door airport transfer.
2.We will contact you immediately after your booking to confirm it and will request any missed details of your trip if any. One day before the trip, you will receive the phone number of your driver for your convenience. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination.
• Cardboard sign with your name costs an extra 3,800 yen in cash
Duration: 1 hr 30 min – 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Kyoto 1 Day Tour from Kyoto
A popular Sunrise Tours plan visiting the renowned sights of Kyoto including several World Heritage sites. This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter. The tour will visit Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Sanjusangen-do Temple, and Kiyomizu-dera Temple. This tour takes participants to famous temples, a shrine, a castle, and other majestic places of interest in Kyoto. This standard tour is recommended for those traveling to Kyoto for the first time.
Duration: 9 hr 40 min
- Free cancellation
Private Kyoto Tour: Explore the Most Iconic Sights
Forget the Ordinary — This Is Your Journey!
Tailored to your interests, your Kyoto adventure takes you to iconic sights like the Golden Temple, Kiyomizu-dera, the Bamboo Forest, and Fushimi Inari Taisha… and that’s just the beginning.
The best part? You call the shots!
Want to add more places? I’m all ears. Have questions? I've got the answers. Together, we'll create unforgettable memories — your way.
Personalized Service, Your Language
Our guides come from all over the world — Japan, the US, and Spanish-speaking countries. Tours are typically conducted in English, but if you’d like a guide who speaks your native language, we can arrange it for an additional fee.
Convenience Without Hidden Costs
We don’t charge for a car — we’ll use taxis as needed for comfort and efficiency. This way, you only pay for the actual transportation used.
Explore the Hidden Beauty of Kyoto — A Tour Like No Other!
Let’s make your adventure in Japan truly one of a kind.
Duration: 8–10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Kyoto Temple Geisha or Maiko Dance, Zen Garden & Tea Experience
Step into a rarely accessible temple in Kyoto and immerse yourself in the refined world of Maiko (Geisha) culture. This exclusive cultural experience invites you to watch elegant traditional dance performances, enjoy tea with sweets, and interact with a Maiko (Geisha) up close, including a commemorative photo. You will also take part in a hands-on Zen garden activity, learning to rake sand in a dry landscape garden that reflects Buddhist philosophy and mindfulness. An English-speaking guide provides cultural insights throughout. Choose between a 14:00 or 15:30 start time to suit your schedule, and enjoy a tranquil, intimate setting that offers a deeper understanding of Kyoto’s living traditions.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Zen Meditation at National Treasure Temple in Kyoto
You can enjoy the Zen rock garden and have traditional Japanese green tea with a special sweet.
This temple also has a Shoin (a study/drawing room) which was used as a a tea room where Sen-no-Rikyu and Hideyoshi Toyotomi (1537-1598), one of the most famous historical figures in the history of Japan, had tea together whilst enjoying the view of the rock garden. This encounter itself gives a tremendous value to this chamber, along with its architectural value.
Also you will be able to experience an authentic Zen meditation in this majestic atmosphere. Those exclusive atmosphere and experience will be the best memories for you in Japan.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min – 1 hr 40 min
- Private tour
Kyoto: Private Customizable Full-Day Tour in Luxury vehicle
The tour is designed to give travelers more than just sightseeing — We offer a true local experience that is personal, cultural, and unforgettable. Instead of rushing through crowded spots, We guide you through the best viewpoints, hidden corners, and peaceful paths that most visitors never find on their own.
Duration: 8–10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour