Private Photoshoot Experience in Arashiyama Bamboo
What You’ll Get:
✅ 30 high-resolution, fully edited photos within 24hrs (Might delay on peak season)
✅ All unedited photos for your personal use
Important Information:
We offer private photoshoots for solo travelers, couples, families, and groups.
Our journey starts at Togetsukyo Bridge and ends at a cozy café in Arashiyama, perfect for a relaxing break after the shoot. Let’s make unforgettable memories together! ✨
Kyoto Essentials Half Day Walking Tour with Cultural Expert
Discover Kyoto’s rich heritage on this half-day walking tour that covers essential sites like Fushimi Inari Taisha and Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Stroll through the charming Higashiyama District, where traditional merchant houses and artisan shops create a picturesque backdrop. A private English-speaking guide will share fascinating stories and insights, making this tour perfect for families and first-time visitors. Customize your experience with options for a seasonal tea tasting or a quick snack stop, ensuring a personalized touch throughout your journey in this historic city.
- Explore iconic sites like Fushimi Inari Taisha and Kiyomizu-dera Temple
- Enjoy a private tour with a local English-speaking cultural expert
- Wander through the charming streets of Higashiyama District
- Customize your experience with optional tea tasting or snack stops
Osaka and Kyoto with National licensed guide by Private Car
There are many attractive spots in Osaka and Kyoto.
What if you only have 1 day in Kansai region?
You can visit Osaka and Kyoto in this tour in 8 hours.
You can learn Japanese Samurai history at Osaka castle, enjoy local foods at Shinsaibashi street, and feel spiritual atmosphere at Fushimi inari shrine.
This tour is led by National Licensed Guide Interpreter.
This itinerary is just a sample. We'd be more than happy to arrange the tour based on your requests. Please let us know your interests!
Wagyu Sukiyaki Cooking Experience in Kyoto
The unique appeal of the Wagyu Sukiyaki Cooking Experience is that it offers more than just a meal — it provides a hands-on opportunity to experience Japanese home culture and the rich flavors of wagyu beef.
Some of the highlights include:
Cooking authentic sukiyaki yourself using high-quality wagyu beef
Learning traditional Japanese home-style ways of enjoying sukiyaki
Discovering Japanese food culture and ingredients while cooking with the instructor
Enjoying both a cooking experience and a freshly prepared meal in one activity
Easy participation for beginners with clear and friendly guidance
Experiencing authentic Japanese home cooking beyond what you would normally get at a restaurant
One of the most special aspects of this experience is the chance to connect with everyday Japanese food culture in a warm and interactive way.
Kyoto Quiet Arashiyama and Sagano Temples Guided Tour
This tour is designed to help you avoid crowds and immerse yourself in the serene, nature-rich environment of Arashiyama.
More than just experiencing its natural beauty, the tour is crafted to allow participants to feel the breath of history through their own senses.
As you explore the distinct atmosphere and unique stories of each temple, you’ll feel like a traveler bridging the past and present.
Through the guide’s narrative-style explanations and hands-on experiences, the tour draws out the "serenity," "inspiration," and "wisdom" that each temple has to offer.
Sagano and Arashiyama are not just tourist destinations. They are extraordinary places where the lives, faith, and culture of those who lived in the past are deeply ingrained. By joining this tour, you will not only gain a multi-faceted appreciation of the historical charm of this area but also find an opportunity to reflect on your own life in the present day. Come and enjoy a truly special moment in a truly special place.
Kyoto 3 Hour Private Walking Tour with Temple Admission
What sets this tour apart is its local perspective and completely private experience. Unlike standard group tours that follow fixed routes, this experience is tailored to your interests and pace, allowing you to discover both Kyoto's famous highlights and the hidden places most visitors never see.
Led by a Kyoto resident of nearly a decade, you'll gain insights into local culture, history, daily life, food, and traditions through personal stories and authentic experiences. From quiet backstreets and lesser-known temples to local neighborhoods and scenic viewpoints, you'll experience a side of Kyoto that many travelers miss.
Designed for private groups, the tour offers a relaxed and flexible atmosphere where you can ask questions, take photos, make spontaneous stops, and explore at your own pace. Whether it's your first visit or a return trip, you'll experience a more personal, authentic, and memorable side of Kyoto.
Kyoto Customized Tour & Foot Spa with Licensed Guide
This 6hr walking tour includes a 5 hour guided tour with 1hr foot spa & massage experience at Arashi-yu near Fushimi Inari. Before your experience, you will go on a walking tour with our licensed guide! Your guide will drop you off at foot spa near Fushini Inari temple at the end of you tour. You will indulge yourself with a foot spa in hot water after the tour followed with foot massage by the foot therapist. You will feel refreshed after a long day of sightseeing!
You will enjoy 15 minutes foot bath with your selection of foot bath water (flower, green tea, Maccha, and salt) with drink and Japanese sweets followed by a 35 minutes foot massage.
Please let your guide know what sites you would like to see after you make your reservation. It takes about 2 hours to see one site including travel time.
Note: Pregnant women should refrain from the foot acupressure massage. The foot acupressure will changed for those that are pregnant.
Kyoto: Tea Ceremony in a Traditional Tea Room
This special tea ceremony takes place in the most traditional tea room at Nishijin Lifestyle Museum Tondaya, a nationally designated cultural asset with a history spanning more than 140 years.
Within this historic machiya lies a small, authentic tea room known as Rakuju. Its construction was supervised by the 12th-generation tea master of the Musha Koji Senke school, one of the principal schools of Japanese tea ceremony.
Enjoy Uji matcha and traditional Japanese sweets as you immerse yourself in the quiet history and serenity of an authentic tea ceremony, while observing a seasoned tea master perform the ritual.
Following the tea ceremony, we will guide you through Tondaya itself—a 140-year-old machiya designated as a culturally significant landmark by the Kyoto City Government. A treasure trove of historically valuable artifacts and stories, Tondaya offers a deeper understanding of Kyoto’s living heritage, shared by passionate staff.
We at Tonadya look forward to your visit!
Scenic Riverside Ride in East Kyoto
This scenic riverside ride will take you on a wonderful cycling route along the quiet Uji and Yamashina Rivers before looping back into the historic and temple-filled Higashiyama district of Kyoto. The route deliberately avoids the crowded areas of Kyoto so the wheels can keep turning and you enjoy a nice 30km leisurely cycle ride. We explore beautiful Kyoto neighborhoods and vistas, as we ride up to the peaceful and secluded Sennyuji Shrine. A great ride for cyclists with a small window of opportunity for cycling while in Japan.
Kyoto Top 4 Sights in 1 Day Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
This private 6 hour tour of Kyoto with a guide is the best way to see the top 4 sights of this ancient city!
Your guide can meet you at your Hotel or at Kyoto station. From there, you will do on to visit 4 major sights of Kyoto with a stop for lunch.
Please speak with your guide about your preferences for lunch.
This tour will use public transport & walking for transportation modes.
Due to traffic & crowding, you may have less time at certain sites.
Kyoto Customized Tour & Sushi Making with Licensed Guide
This 6hr walking tour includes 1.5hr Sushi making experience at atelier SUSHI in Kyoto. Atelier SUSHI offers a hands-on experience where you will learn to make Nigiri and Maki sushi using the freshest fish from Kyoto’s Nishiki Market. You will master the art of sushi-making under the guidance of an English-speaking instructor and enjoy your own delicious creations. Before your experience, you will go on a walking tour with our licensed guide! Your guide will drop you off at atelier SUSHI after a 4-hour walking tour.
Please craft your itinerary by choosing 2 to 3 spots on the ‘what to expect’ or ‘itinerary’ list.
Start time: Your start time for the experience may vary. The estimated time for the experience will be about 4 hours from the start of the tour.
The experience time may vary slightly depending on the situation on the day.
Your tour will include a certified guide in English.
Kyoto: Hand-rolled Sushi Class
-Learn how to make hand-rolled sushi from a seasoned chef.
-Enjoy a tradtional Japanese meal with your loved ones.
-Be guided through a historically significant machiya.
Kyoto Fushimi Sake Walking Tour
Think of it less as a “tour” and more like exploring Kyoto with a knowledgeable local friend—unhurried, informal, and focused on enjoyment rather than ticking boxes. I’ve lived in Kyoto for many years, so this tour I can adapt the pace, focus, and stops to your interests—whether that’s history, food, culture, photography, or simply wandering and soaking up the atmosphere.
One Way Bus Kyoto to Kanazawa
Seamless transportation from Kyoto to Kanazawa in a comfortable coach through Japan's beautiful natural scenery. Enjoy a hassle-free journey with comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and luggage storage.
・Reliable and comfortable bus transportation from Kyoto to Takayama
・Scenic views of Japan’s landscapes during your journey
・Arrive in Takayama ready to explore its rich cultural heritage
・Convenient and stress-free travel experience
Kyoto Nara Trip Kiyomizu-dera Temple Fushimi Inari & Nara Park
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Kyoto and Nara, where history, culture, and stunning landscapes await! Start your day at Kiyomizu-dera Temple, the oldest temple in Kyoto, built in 778. Explore its impressive wooden stage and enjoy panoramic views of cherry blossoms or autumn foliage. Don’t forget to sip from the sacred Otowa Waterfall, believed to bring blessings of love and luck.
Wander through the charming streets of Gion, with its traditional wooden houses and the allure of geisha culture. Stroll along Sanneizaka and Ninenzaka, filled with quaint shops and cafes.
Next, visit Fushimi-Inari Taisha Shrine, famous for its thousands of vibrant red torii gates. Hike through the gates for stunning photos.
Finally, meet the friendly deer in Nara Park and visit Tōdai-ji Temple to see the Great Buddha. This captivating itinerary combines iconic landmarks and rich cultural experiences. Book your adventure today and create unforgettable memories!
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.
Private Tour Miyama Thatched Village from Kyoto
Miyama Town, where Miyama Kayabuki-no-Sato is located, is a peaceful natural town about 90 minutes by car from the city center of Kyoto.
In 1993, the town was selected as a national Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings in recognition of its well-preserved historical landscape, including buildings built using traditional techniques.
The town attracts many tourists throughout the year as a place where one can encounter the original landscape of Japan.
Kyoto has many famous temples, and while the area is of course fascinating, spending a day in Kyoto while enjoying the traditional Japanese scenery with your eyes will allow you to fully enjoy the time that passes by slowly.
If you have come to Japan in search of healing, this is a spot you should visit at least once.
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.
Osaka Private Tour with Katsuoji Temple
Skip the crowded buses and discover Osaka your way on a private guided tour with comfortable transportation included.
Visit the hidden gem Katsuoji Temple, explore historic Osaka Castle, admire the giant lion-head shrine at Namba Yasaka, and experience the electric atmosphere of Dotonbori. With a dedicated local guide and private vehicle, you'll enjoy a personalized, stress-free day filled with culture, history, and unforgettable memories.
Private. Comfortable. Flexible. Authentic.
Experience Osaka like a local—not like a tourist.
Kyoto and Nara Day Tour with Private Transportation
Discover the best of Kyoto and Nara in one unforgettable private experience. Stroll through the enchanting Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, cross the scenic Togetsukyo Bridge, and visit the peaceful Nonomiya Shrine hidden among the bamboo groves. Admire the iconic Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji) reflected on its tranquil pond, then explore the famous Fushimi Inari Shrine with its endless tunnels of vibrant red torii gates.
In Nara, enjoy a relaxing walk through Nara Deer Park, meet the friendly free-roaming deer, and visit the magnificent Tōdai-ji Temple, home to the Great Buddha and one of the world’s largest wooden buildings.
Perfect for travelers who want to experience Japan’s most iconic cultural and natural highlights in comfort, with fascinating local stories, beautiful photo spots, and a personalized private tour designed to make your day truly memorable.
Hakodateyama Ski Resort Day Tour with Lift Pass & Ski Gear
Escape the city and experience one of western Japan's top winter destinations on this hassle-free day trip to Hakodateyama Ski Resort. With round-trip transportation, ski equipment, and a lift pass included, you'll have everything you need for an exciting day of skiing, snowboarding, snow play, or simply relaxing while taking in spectacular views of Lake Biwa and the surrounding mountains.
Perfect for beginners, experienced winter sports enthusiasts, couples, families, and groups of friends, this all-inclusive experience offers the ideal balance of adventure and convenience. Whether you're carving down snowy slopes, enjoying family-friendly snow activities, or capturing breathtaking winter scenery, this unforgettable tour is one of the best ways to experience Japan's winter season. Book now and enjoy an effortless alpine getaway from Kyoto or Osaka.
Kyoto Soba DOJO in the Museum
Experience making 100% buckwheat (Ju-wari) Soba noodles using only buckwheat flour and water—a truly rare and authentic culinary experience. You will also get to taste your noodles with our signature tsuyu (dipping sauce), made fresh daily using rich, handcrafted dashi that forms the very foundation of traditional Japanese cuisine. For an extra layer of fun, try comparing your freshly made Soba with one crafted by a true Soba Master!
City-to-City Transfer, from Central Kyoto to Each City in Kansai
We are glad to have a chance that you peruse our plan.
Here, in Japan, it is very difficult to take a free van type and mini bus type vehicle at the last moment. You might wait for 2 hours in busy time until you get it. Because sedan type taxi can accommodate 3 guests plus 2-3 suitcases at most. Booking appropriate vehicle in advance is must-to-do first.
Lastly, Here in Japan, we are formal transfer company managing licensed vehicles. But in some cases, there are groups that dispatches unlicensed cars illegally. If you book these cars, you might get involved in big troubles.
We assure you of comfortable transfer.
Depart from Shijo, Kyoto: Half-Day E-Bike Tour with Kyotoite
Five main reasons people choose us:
(1) Kyotoite (local Japanese gude) show you around
(2) Electirc Pedal Asisst Bikes help you go around Kyoto smoothly.
(3) Cycling routes carefully chosen by experienced staff at the largest bicycle rental shop in Kyoto
(4) Reservation and cancellation requests accepted by 5pm the day before the tour date
(5) Half price refund given even if you cancel the tour on the day.
This is a special cycling tour which helps you feel the genuine Kyoto and the local vibes. We will be following cycling routes which were carefully selected by experienced staff at Kyoto's largest bicycle rental company, serving about 30,000 people a year.
Our aim is to raise awareness of the brilliance of riding a bicycle in the beautiful Kyoto. Bicycle rides help us find the hidden beauty of Kyoto that most tourists are likely to overlook and we hope this tour helps you see things you are not able to see when you take public transport like subways, buses, and taxis.