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5 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviewsWeave your own silk sachet with an artisan
Create a fragrant packet using traditional hand-weaving techniques.
5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviewsDelve into Noh traditions with a performer
Explore Japan’s oldest form of theater through a demo and Noh chanting.
5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviewsFushimi Inari Early Bird Workout & Cultural Hike
Macho Fitness Guide leads a high-intensity morning run/hike up the iconic Torii gates. Skip the crowds, boost your energy, and enjoy a spiritual-yet-sweaty start to your Kyoto day.
5 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviewsCraft and savor Kyoto-style udon with a chef
Join a seasoned chef near Kamigamo Shrine to make traditional hand-pulled noodles
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsKoto Fusion Concert & Koto Workshop at bathhouse
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of the koto, Japan's most iconic traditional stringed instrument, through an unforgettable musical journey that bridges cultures and generations.
5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviewsPractice calligraphy at a 100-year-old art store
Learn to fuse Japanese calligraphy & modern ink techniques to create your own work of art
New place to staySushi Making with a Master
Craft nigiri sushi and enjoy a tasting in the exclusive Sushi Jin restaurant.
5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviewsCraft Kyoto Style Sushi with a third-gen chef
Prep Kyoto Style Sushi and miso soup in a hands-on session at a family-owned restaurant.
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviewsMake ponzu with a 7th-generation vinegar brewer
Taste the ingredients that make up the tangy sauce and create your own blend.
5 out of 5 average rating, 22 reviewsTemple Moment – Breakfast, Meditation & Matcha
Discover a hidden Kyoto temple rarely open to visitors. Escape the crowds with meditation, a dark walk, and a vegan Zen meal followed by a tea ceremony. A peaceful 90-minute journey for body and mind.
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4.94 out of 5 average rating, 2261 reviewsLearn tea ceremony in traditional Kyoto townhouse
Recently matcha tea has become popular all over the world. Matcha plays a very important role in a traditional tea ceremony. However, learning it means much more than just learning to make matcha.
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 1482 reviewsExperience kyoto's tea culture
Join me for a unique tea ceremony and learn about our culture through the art of matcha.
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 1726 reviewsExplore Kyoto in a Kimono
Choose a kimono, get styled, and explore Kyoto's historic streets. ＊Please note that we cannot dress pregnant women
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 1509 reviewsKyoto Foodie Night Tour
Wander through hidden alleys, visit cozy izakayas, and enjoy authentic dishes with drinks.
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 1287 reviewsHop between hidden bars in Kyoto
Visit local bars and izakaya in the heart of Kyoto’s drinking districts.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 557 reviewsMake Vegan Ramen and Gyoza in Kyoto
Learn to make vegan Japanese Dashi(broth), ramen soup, and gyoza in a traditional setting.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 117 reviewsKimono Photoshoot in Kyoto Gion
Traditional Japanese Kimono experience in Kyoto Gion area with photoshoot
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 457 reviewsPrepare matcha in a 100-year-old house
Discover the traditional tea ceremony in a historic Kyo-machiya, a 100-year-old townhouse.
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 1017 reviewsKyoto Full Course Tour: 10 Must-Sees & Hidden Gems
Explore as many as 10 must-see attractions and hidden gems in Kyoto city on this full day tour. Like the locals, we ride buses, trains, and trams together. Eat sweets or matcha drink that we love.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 876 reviewsCraft postcards in a 94-year-old family paper shop
Create postcards by hand using Japanese washi paper methods in a nearly century-old shop.
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