Nidec Kyoto Tower Ticket 360 Degree Observation Deck Kyoto
Make the most of your Kyoto visit with admission to Kyoto Tower, the city’s tallest landmark and a must-see attraction for first-time and returning travelers alike. Rising above the city center, the observation deck offers stunning panoramic views of Kyoto’s historic temples, shrines, traditional neighborhoods, and surrounding mountains. Interactive displays and telescopes help you identify famous landmarks while learning more about the city’s rich cultural heritage. Conveniently located directly across from Kyoto Station, Kyoto Tower is easy to visit and fits perfectly into any sightseeing itinerary. Whether you come during the day for clear views of Kyoto’s iconic scenery or in the evening to admire the sparkling city lights, the experience offers fantastic photo opportunities and unforgettable memories. Book your ticket today and enjoy a unique perspective of Japan’s cultural capital from above.
Duration: 12 hours
- Free cancellation
Temple Space Natural Stone Bracelet and Incense Making Experience
A one-of-a-kind experience in Kyoto.
A traditional Kyoto townhouse where you can enjoy hands-on crafting experiences with an active Buddhist monk.
There are two types of experience courses: incense making and natural stone bracelet making.
In the incense making experience, you can blend your favorite scents from over 10 varieties to create your own original fragrance.
In the natural stone bracelet making experience, you can arrange over 30 types of natural stones to design your own original bracelet.
After each experience, you can relax with green tea while listening to Buddhist chanting.
Duration: 1 hour
- Free cancellation
Kyoto Geisha District & Hidden Gems Morning Tour
**Led by a team of passionate, knowledgeable guides dedicated to sharing the authentic history and culture of Kyoto’s Geisha district. **
Step into the silver screen and experience Gion’s history illuminated by daylight. On this boutique walking tour, your expert guide will lead you through the stunning Shirakawa area to cross the iconic Tatsumi Bridge—the picturesque spot immortalized in the Hollywood movie "Memoirs of a Geisha." Admire the weathered charm of ancient vermilion lanterns and willow trees that embody the true essence of Japanese 'Wabi-Sabi.'
As Gion introduces stricter tourist regulations to preserve its heritage, exploring with a professional is the best way to navigate the district safely, legally, and respectfully. Discover hidden alleyways and hear captivating stories of Geisha culture that you would completely miss on your own.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Private Customized Tour of Kyoto with English Guide
A Private Journey Crafted Uniquely for You Step into the heart of Japan's cultural capital with a bespoke private tour that’s thoughtfully designed around your passions and pace. Whether you're drawn to Kyoto’s spiritual temples, timeless streets, or vibrant culinary scene, this exclusive experience lets you see the city your way — all in the comfort of a private car with your own expert English-speaking guide.
Experience Kyoto’s timeless charm as you explore its most iconic landmarks, from the shimmering Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji) to the mystical Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, the dramatic heights of Kiyomizu-dera, and the serene paths of the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest — all in one unforgettable day.
- Fully Customized Itinerary
- Private Car, Private Guide
- Explore Kyoto Your Way
- Cultural Depth & Comfort
Duration: 6–8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Kyoto 1 Day Charter Car Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
Explore 6 of Kyoto’s unmissable landmarks with an English-speaking guide! Walk through the iconic thousand torii gates of Fushimi Inari, visit the historic Kiyomizu Temple (UNESCO), and stroll the peaceful gardens of the Kyoto Imperial Palace. Marvel at the gleaming Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion), then head to Arashiyama to capture stunning photos at the vibrant Kimono Forest and wander through the serene Bamboo Grove. Let’s discover Kyoto together!
There are two options for this tour:
1. Fixed itinerary-If you choose this option, please check on tour details!
2. Free itinerary-If you choose this option, you can arrange the itinerary with the tour guide on the day! Private Group is up to 8 People. The price for this option is for a group price (entrance fee is not included).
Duration: 9–11 hours
- Private tour
Explore Kyoto by private cab, kimono and rickshaw plan
This plan is a condensed version of Kyoto's charms.
Kimono & Rickshaw Plan
We have prepared a luxurious “Kimono Experience Plan” that combines the popular “Kimono”, “Rickshaw”, and “Taxi Charter Transportation” into one convenient package.
You can enjoy Kyoto's unique charms to your heart's content.
Easy to get around! A chartered cab will smoothly guide you to Kyoto's sightseeing spots.
Let's color your memories of Kyoto in kimono.
After changing into a kimono, let's go out on the town! When you wear something different from the usual, even the most ordinary scenery looks fresh. What special encounters await you today? Such excitement is one of the best parts of wearing a kimono!
Duration: 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Private Kyoto Photography and Dress-up Adventure (Shogun Plan)
With over 50 years of experience in the wedding industry, we help 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 hour
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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6H Kyoto Highlights and Hidden Paths Private Walking Tour
Discover Kyoto’s iconic highlights and hidden Zen on this customizable private 6-hour tour.
The 11 locations listed in the itinerary are recommended samples. Depending on your walking pace, preferences, and transportation methods (public transit or taxi), you can typically visit 3 to 4 spots during the 6-hour tour. Your guide will help tailor the best and most comfortable route for you on the day!
Please note that this tour focuses on sightseeing, culture, and walking, and does not include hands-on workshops or activities requiring advance reservations.
The price is based on the number of participants in your group. Children are counted as participants.
Duration: 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Discover Japanese Tea Traditions in a 100 YearOld Kyoto Townhouse
Step into the timeless atmosphere of Kyoto and experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony inside a beautifully preserved 100-year-old machiya townhouse.Enjoy a relaxing **table-style tea ceremony**, offering a comfortable way to experience the elegance and traditions of Japanese tea culture. Learn about the meaning behind the ceremony, observe the graceful preparation of matcha, and savor authentic Japanese tea in a unique historic setting.Whether it’s your first tea ceremony or you’re looking for a deeper cultural experience, this intimate Kyoto experience offers a memorable glimpse into Japan’s traditional way of life.**Reserve your spot and experience the timeless beauty of Japanese tea culture in the heart of Kyoto!**
Duration: 4 hours
- Free cancellation
Nov 1 to 10 Only Kyoto Gion Walk Tea and Gion Odori Performance
Immerse yourself in Kyoto’s traditional kagai culture on a small-group experience led by a nationally licensed English-speaking guide. Stroll through Gion, including Hanamikoji and Yasaka Shrine, while learning about the world of geiko and maiko. Enjoy a traditional tea experience before attending the approximately 60-minute Gion Odori performance of dance and music.
Available only for a limited period in November, this experience offers a rare opportunity to discover Kyoto’s living performing arts and helps support the preservation of its traditional kagai culture.
- Small group with a maximum of 5 guests
- Guided walk through Gion, including Hanamikoji and Yasaka Shrine
- Tea experience and Gion Odori ticket included
- Approximately 60-minute performance
- Souvenir included
Duration: 3 hours
Maiko Transformation and Indoor Photo Shoot in Kyoto
Unlike a simple costume rental, your transformation is carried out by professional make-up artists and experienced kimono dressers, followed by a studio photo shoot with a professional photographer. You can choose your favorite kimono from around 100 authentic maiko kimonos, and the data of all pictures taken during the shoot is included. The studio is located near Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto's Higashiyama district, so you can continue sightseeing right after the experience.
Duration: 2 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Kodaiji Temple Private Kimono Photo Shoot in Kyoto
This is a private photo shoot just for your group, on location in the most beautiful streets of Kyoto's Higashiyama district rather than in a studio. Our photographer walks with you in kimono to spots around Kodaiji Temple and the Yasaka Pagoda and takes 15 shots, 5 of which are professionally retouched, so you take home authentic Kyoto memories. Perfect for couples, families and friends, and the studio is only a 3-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
Duration: 2 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Kyoto Maiko and Samurai Couple Transformation and Photo Shoot
This is a rare plan where a couple can transform together: the woman becomes a maiko and the man becomes a samurai. Unlike a simple costume rental, your transformation is carried out by professional make-up artists and experienced kimono dressers, followed by a photo shoot with a professional photographer in your choice of setting: Japanese-style room, tea room, garden, or gold folding screen. The data of all pictures taken during the shoot is included, and the studio is located near Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto's Higashiyama district, so you can continue sightseeing in kimono-lined streets right after the experience.
Duration: 2 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Kyoto Samurai Transformation and Indoor Photo Shoot
Become a samurai for an hour at a studio that specializes in traditional Japanese transformation experiences. Unlike a simple costume rental, the dressing is done by experienced kimono dressers, followed by a studio photo shoot with a professional photographer in a Japanese-style room. The data of all pictures taken during the shoot is included, and the studio is located near Kiyomizu-dera Temple, so you can continue sightseeing in costume-lined streets right after the experience.
Duration: 1 hour
- Free cancellation
Kyoto Kiyomizu dera Kimono Rental and Rickshaw Ride
Ride a rickshaw through Kyoto's most photogenic streets while wearing a kimono, guided by a rickshaw driver who knows every corner of Higashiyama. The shop is just a 3-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and offers a wide variety of kimonos and yukatas to choose from, so you can pick your favorite and then spend the rest of the day exploring the historic district at your own pace, with famous temples, shrines and traditional streets all within walking distance.
Duration: 2 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Kyoto Maiko or Samurai Transformation and Tea Ceremony
A rare combination of two Kyoto traditions in one plan: transform into a maiko or samurai with professional make-up artists and kimono dressers, then take part in a real tea ceremony in costume at a nearby tea house, grinding and preparing the matcha yourself. The tea house is only a 5-minute walk from the studio near Kiyomizu-dera Temple, so the whole experience fits comfortably into a half day of sightseeing in Kyoto's Higashiyama district.
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
Kyoto Child Maiko Transformation and Photo Shoot for Ages 5 to 12
A precious experience where your child can transform into an authentic little maiko. Unlike a simple costume rental, the transformation is carried out by professional make-up artists and experienced kimono dressers who are used to working with children, followed by a studio photo shoot with a professional photographer in a Japanese-style room and in front of a gold folding screen. The data of all pictures taken during the shoot is included, and the studio is located near Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto's Higashiyama district.
Duration: 2 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Kyoto Maiko Transformation and Strolling Photo Shoot
Unlike a simple costume rental, your transformation is carried out by professional make-up artists and experienced kimono dressers, followed by a studio photo shoot with a professional photographer and 60 minutes of strolling through Kyoto's historic Higashiyama streets in full maiko costume. You can choose your favorite kimono from around 100 authentic maiko kimonos, and the data of all pictures taken during the shoot is included. The studio is located near Kiyomizu-dera Temple, so your stroll takes you straight into the most beautiful streets of Kyoto.
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
Kyoto Kiyomizu-dera Kimono Rental & Indoor Photo Shoot
A relaxed way to enjoy Kyoto in kimono: choose your favorite from a wide selection, get dressed by our staff, take a photo with your family or friends in front of the sliding doors of a Japanese-style room, and then keep the kimono for the rest of the day to explore Higashiyama. The photo shoot is included in the price, and the shop is a 3-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple, with famous temples, shrines and traditional streets all within walking distance.
Duration: 2 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Kyoto Kiyomizu dera Ninja Costume and Indoor Photo Shoot
A playful alternative to the classic kimono experience: put on a full ninja costume and pose with a katana in a traditional Japanese-style room, then take your printed photo home the same day. It takes only about an hour, it works for men, women and children from age 5, and the studio is a 3-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple, so it slots easily into a day of sightseeing in Kyoto's Higashiyama district.
Duration: 1 hour
- Free cancellation
Kyoto Kimono Rental and Tea Ceremony Experience
Combine two classic Kyoto experiences in one plan: get dressed in a kimono by experienced dressers at our studio, then take part in a real tea ceremony at a nearby tea house, grinding and preparing the matcha yourself under the instructor's guidance. The tea house is only a 5-minute walk from the studio near Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and kimono rental is available for the whole family, so it is a relaxed and authentic way to spend a morning or afternoon in Kyoto's Higashiyama district.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Kyoto Child Samurai Transformation and Photo Shoot Ages 5-12
A fun experience where your child can become a little samurai for a day. Unlike a simple costume rental, the dressing is done by experienced kimono dressers who are used to working with children, followed by a studio photo shoot with a professional photographer in a Japanese-style room and in front of a gold folding screen. The data of all pictures taken during the shoot is included, and the studio is located near Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto's Higashiyama district, so you can continue sightseeing right after.
Duration: 1 hour
- Free cancellation