Private Chartered Car Tour Kyoto , Nara or Osaka
We offer fully licensed private transportation with our own fleet of green-plate vehicles. Enjoy a safe, reliable, and comfortable ride with a professional driver, flexible itineraries, and transparent pricing. No shared passengers, no hidden fees—just seamless door-to-door service throughout Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, and Kobe.
Duration: 3–10 hours
- Free cancellation
Kyoto Ginkaku-ji and Philosopher's Path Walk with Tea Social
Explore the serene beauty of Kyoto on a small-group morning walk that begins at the elegant Ginkaku-ji Temple, renowned for its tranquil gardens. Stroll along the scenic Philosopher’s Path, a picturesque canal-side route lined with cherry trees and rich history, perfect for capturing stunning travel photos. After the walk, indulge in a cozy Japanese tea social at a local café, where you can enjoy matcha or traditional tea while sharing stories with fellow travelers. This experience is perfect for solo adventurers, couples, and creatives seeking a peaceful and authentic Kyoto experience.
- Duration: 2 hours with a small group size limited to 8 participants.
- Includes admission to Ginkaku-ji Temple and a guided walk along the Philosopher’s Path.
- Enjoy a Japanese tea social at a local café with options for matcha and traditional tea.
- Ideal for those looking for cultural experiences away from the typical tourist routes.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Kyoto Pickup Awaji Island Private Car Day Trip with Driver
Awaji Island is a distinctive day trip for travelers interested in architecture, coastal views, gardens, and quieter scenery outside Kyoto. The route is especially attractive for guests who know Tadao Ando or want a more original Kansai private car experience.
Your driver picks you up at your Kyoto hotel and handles the long-distance transportation to Awaji Island and back. Sightseeing is self-guided, and the route is kept focused on northern Awaji for realistic timing.
Private vehicle is the most practical way to reach Awaji from Kyoto
Good for architecture and design-focused travelers
Coastal scenery and island atmosphere
Flexible self-guided route
More original than standard Osaka/Nara products
Comfortable for couples, families, and repeat visitors
Duration: 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Gel Nail in Kyoto-Japanese Kimono Nail Experience
-We are a gel nail salon located in the heart of Kyoto, easily accessible from major stations like Hankyu Omiya and JR Nijo.
-We specialize in elegant art, especially Kimono-inspired nail art, using high-quality gel on your natural nails.
These refined designs are the perfect souvenir of your trip to Japan.
-You can experience our signature Japanese motifs, gold accents, and elegant details designs in a calm, clean, and at-home space, perfect for relaxing during your 2-hour nail session.
-Choose from a variety of services, hand gel / foot gel, including simple one-color gel nails, elegant design and premium kimono-style designs.
-Our friendly staff provides polite support, and consultation ensures you receive the exact design to suit your taste and schedule.
-Just feel free to contact us. Looking forward to meeting with you !
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Private Kyoto Garden Tour with a Garden Specialist
Go beyond simply visiting Japanese gardens and learn how to truly appreciate them with a licensed guide who is also a certified garden designer. Discover the stories, philosophies and design principles behind Kyoto’s gardens, including how perspective and composition, symbolism and seasonal changes influence the way these landscapes are experienced.
Explore three contrasting gardens, each revealing a different style, history and approach to Japanese aesthetics. Your specialist guide will share insights into the elements that shape a garden, from the relationship between stones, plants, water and space to the viewpoints and techniques used to create harmony and meaning.
This experience offers a deeper look at how to observe and appreciate Japanese gardens, helping you recognize the details, ideas and cultural influences woven into each landscape. The tour concludes with a relaxing garden cafe, where you can enjoy a drink and sweet set while taking in Kyoto’s refined atmosphere.
Duration: 3 hours
- Private tour
5-Hour Class to Discover the Culinary Culture of Kyoto
A guide who lives in Kyoto and is fluent in French and Japanese will introduce you to Kyoto's attractions. Our guide is also an experienced cook and would love to introduce you to Japan's unique culinary culture. He's also an expert on Japanese history and subcultures, so don't hesitate to ask him anything you want to know.
Duration: 5 hours
- Free cancellation
Cycling in Kyoto
Kyoto, a city that harmonizes ancient traditions with modern life, is one of Japan's most captivating destinations. Known for its well-preserved temples, beautiful gardens, traditional wooden houses, and vibrant cultural heritage, Kyoto offers a journey back in time. Visitors can experience the serene beauty of Kinkaku-ji (the Golden Pavilion), the historic charm of Nijo Castle, and the spiritual tranquility of Fushimi Inari Shrine with its iconic torii gate pathway. The city is also famous for its tea ceremonies, geisha district in Gion, and seasonal festivals, providing an immersive experience of Japanese culture. Whether exploring the bustling Nishiki Market or strolling through the bamboo groves of Arashiyama, Kyoto’s unique blend of history and natural beauty leaves an indelible impression on all who visit.
Duration: 1–4 hours
- Private tour
From Kyoto: Hakodateyama Ski Resort Day Trip with Transport
Escape the city and discover a winter wonderland at Hakodateyama Ski Resort, a family-friendly mountain destination in Shiga Prefecture. Enjoy a memorable snow adventure with convenient round-trip bus transportation from Kyoto.
Whether you're a first-time skier or an experienced winter sports enthusiast, Hakodateyama offers ski and snowboard slopes for different skill levels, surrounded by beautiful winter scenery.
Families with children can enjoy the dedicated snow play area, featuring sledding and a snow escalator designed to make snow activities easier and more enjoyable for young visitors.
Choose from flexible packages featuring ski or snowboard equipment rentals, lift tickets, or snow play activities to suit your preferences.
With multilingual audio guidance, including English and Chinese, Hakodateyama offers a fun and accessible winter experience for families, couples, and friends.
Duration: 6 hr 40 min
Private Japanese Facial for Couples near Kyoto Station
⭐Activity Description
Experience a relaxing private Japanese facial just a 3-minute walk from Kyoto Station.
Step into a quiet, hidden salon and enjoy a peaceful moment away from the busy city.
This treatment is designed to gently cleanse, nourish, and refresh your skin using Japanese skincare techniques.
Perfect for travelers looking to relax, reset, and experience authentic Japanese beauty culture.
Optional traditional face shaving is available for those who wish to try this unique technique.
⭐ What You’ll Experience (Approx. 90 min)
Deep cleansing
Gentle exfoliation
Customized facial treatment(pore care, brightening, anti-aging)
Relaxing mask
Japanese skincare finishing
Optional: Traditional Japanese face shaving (kamisori technique)
Duration: 1 hr 45 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Kyoto on a Plate Custom Nishiki Market Food Tour with Local Guide
Don't miss the chance to visit one of the biggest and oldest markets in Japan - Nishiki Market. Explore the cultural foods and customs that have been practiced for years and discover the Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine, one of the oldest shrines in Japan. There's so much waiting for you to see. Take the time to explore this amazing city!
Duration: 4 hours
- Free cancellation
Kyoto Mitarashi Dango Making and Japanese Tea Experience
Discover the everyday culture of Japanese sweets in a relaxed, small-group setting. Make mitarashi dango by hand, enjoy it freshly prepared with homemade sauce, and taste two Japanese teas selected to complement its flavors. Limited to four guests, the experience offers friendly and personal guidance.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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.
Duration: 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Private Local Food Tour with Expert Guide in Downtown Kyoto
Explore Kyoto's hidden alleys and delicacies with a local guide. Many people assumes that Japan is famous for dishes such as Tempura, Teppanyaki and Sushi. However in Kyoto you will discover dishes that only the local's enjoy. These areas are very difficult to find at first-sight, but with the help of your local guide you too can become one of the locals. You will be able to spend time with the locals and taste the typical Kyoto delicacy at carefully chosen bistro and local bars.
Duration: 2 hours
Kyoto Popular Tour : Learn Japanese philosophy from Kyoto
Kyoto is one of the most famous spots to visit in Japan. We visit Kiyomizu-Dera, Kinkakuji, and Arashiyama.
⬇PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY⬇
➡️This is WALKING tour that uses public transportation. This is not a bus tour. This tour requires about 12,000 walking steps.
➡️The tour is APPROXIMATELY 5 hours, meaning it can differ by around 30 minutes before or after the estimated time.
➡️Our guide will contact you through what’s app so please download what’s app prior to this tour. This is to enhance smooth meeting between the guide and the guests.
➡️As we have other groups in the tour, we cannot accept any late guests. If you are late, YOU CANNOT JOIN the tour and will not be given a refund.
➡️ This tour has up to 10 people.
➡️ After the tour ends, you can select any restaurant for a delicious meal in our guide's list.
Duration: 5 hours
- Free cancellation
Zen Buddhist Vegetarian Shojin Ryori and Sushi Cooking
Sample Menu
◇ Shojin Cuisine (Japanese Buddhist Vegetarian Dishes)
・Sesame Tofu (Goma Dofu)
・Spinach with Sesame Sauce (Spinach Goma-ae)
・Simmered Daikon Radish with Seasonal Vegetables
・Kinpira Vegetables (Sweet Soy–Glazed Vegetables)
・Tofu Shiratama Dumplings – Japanese Dessert
◇ Temari Sushi
・Colorful bite-sized sushi balls
Menu items may change depending on seasonal ingredients.
Duration: 2 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
A Bite of Kyoto After Dark Walking Tour for Food Lovers By Guide
Along the way, stop into carefully selected hidden Local restaurants where you’ll enjoy a full, curated meal featuring authentic Kyoto style dishes.
Each stop has been handpicked for its quality, tradition, and local flavor places you’d likely never find on your own.
To complete the experience, you’ll also sample three distinct types of local sake, gaining insight into Kyoto’s deep rooted brewing heritage. Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or a curious traveler, this evening offers an unforgettable blend of flavor, culture, and connection.
Duration: 3 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Hidden Kyoto Homes Machiya Culture Tour
Explore Kyoto’s traditional townhouse culture on this walking-focused city tour.
Visit Tondaya and Hachikuan, beautifully preserved machiya that showcase classic Kyoto architecture and craftsmanship.
If open, step inside the historic Sugimoto Residence, one of the city’s largest merchant houses, offering a glimpse into old Kyoto life.
The tour also includes free time for lunch at Nishiki Market, Kyoto’s famous food street filled with local specialties.
This experience is perfect for travelers interested in architecture, history, and authentic local culture, all within easy reach of Kyoto Station.
Duration: 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Bamboo Forest Kyoto Walking Sagakamenoocho Tour
Discover the Arashiyama area of Kyoto on a local walking tour that unveils the secrets of this region. Guided by Yuma, an expert English-speaking guide, you'll wander through bamboo groves and visit hidden temples, all while avoiding the tourist traps. This engaging journey offers authentic insights into local culture, with practical tips on dining and etiquette that enrich your experience. Ideal for travelers seeking a genuine connection with Kyoto, this tour reveals the beauty and charm of Arashiyama like never before.
- 3-hour guided walking tour in Arashiyama, Kyoto
- Explore less crowded bamboo groves and hidden local spots
- Get local dining tips and etiquette insights from your guide
- Visit iconic sites like Togetsukyo Bridge and enjoy riverside walks
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
Kyoto Heritage Path - Fushimi Inari's Mystery to Kiyomizu Temple
Explore the heart of eastern Kyoto on this full-day walking tour. Begin at Fushimi Inari, wandering through its iconic vermilion torii gates, then savor the sights and flavors of bustling Nishiki Market. Explore, the geisha districts of Gion before stopping at Yasaka shrine.
Visit historic temples like Kenninji and Kodaiji, and stroll the charming cobblestone streets of Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka, soaking in the timeless atmosphere.
Finish at the breathtaking Kiyomizu-dera, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where stunning views and ancient architecture create an unforgettable experience. Discover Kyoto’s culture, history, and hidden gems all in one immersive day.
Duration: 8 hours
- Free cancellation
Calligraphy Art Experience on a Traditional Fan
Create your own Japanese calligraphy artwork on a traditional folding fan inspired by a samurai war fan (gunsen). Guided by our staff, you'll write your favorite kanji using a Japanese calligraphy brush pen and take your original fan home as a unique souvenir. This beginner-friendly experience is a fun and memorable way to discover Japanese culture.
Duration: 30 min
- Free cancellation
Shamisen, Storytelling and Tea: A Sensory Journey Through Japan
We invite you to join us on an auditory and sensory journey through a distinctive fusion of music, mythology, and cultural exploration. Relax into the comforting ambiance of our venue, anticipate a voyage across varied landscapes, guided by the power of song and enhanced by the subtle flavors of our specially selected teas.
The concert is designed to immerse the audience deeply into the essence of Ethnopunk's musical odyssey, weaving together ancient myths with a modern spirit of adventure. Each performance is crafted not merely to entertain, but to provoke thought, stir emotions, and inspire, offering a glimpse into the depths of diverse cultures and stories that extend well beyond our immediate environment.
As we set out on this shared adventure, we encourage you to allow the music to stir your emotions and the tea to calm your spirit, together creating a rich, immersive experience that transcends the everyday. Be prepared to be moved, to feel, and to gain new insights.
Duration: 1 hr 20 min
- Free cancellation
Day Trip Bizen Pottery Tour in Imbe from Kyoto or Osaka
This tour offers a deeper cultural journey from Kyoto to Imbe, a lesser-known pottery town where Bizen ware is still part of everyday life. As you explore the area, you will experience a living craft culture shaped by history, nature, and continuous production. Bizen pottery is known for its unglazed technique, using only clay, fire, and natural ash. Traditional wood-firing lasts up to two weeks, with artisans working in shifts to manage flames in climbing kilns fueled by red pine.
Imbe is also the hometown of MLB MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto (2025). Through conversations with locals, you may discover how closely he is connected to and loved by the community.
Optional pottery experience allows you to create your own piece using an electric wheel, with selected works fired in a traditional kiln and delivered months later—extending the memory of your journey beyond the day itself.
Duration: 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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[Uzumasa] Tea Ceremony Experience and Soba Making Experience
A 60-minute Chanoyu (tea ceremony) experience led by an instructor associated with the Urasenke school of tea. The experience begins by putting on a Haori jacket and feeling the atmosphere of the tea ceremony through explanations of the tea garden and tea room. Once inside the 4.5-tatami mat tea room, you will observe the instructor's tea-making ceremony (Otemae) while enjoying traditional sweets. Afterward, you will have the opportunity to whisk and enjoy your own Matcha. The tea room features authentic utensils used in formal tea ceremonies, and the instructor will explain the deep meaning behind each one.
Duration: 1 hour
- Free cancellation
- Private tour