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Taste Kyoto’s sake culture with a sake sommelier

Explore standing bar culture and tradition at intimate local haunts. (Three cups of sake and one to two food items are included in the price. Any additional orders are at your own expense.)

5 out of 5 average rating, 103 reviews

Zen Meditation & Matcha in a Hidden Temple

Engage in authentic Zazen led by a monk, along with a tea ceremony and a guided tour through our Zen garden. A profound experience for both beginners and advanced practitioners.

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviews

Make 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, 12 reviews

Craft 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, 2 reviews

Craft 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.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Experience Traditional Arare Making in Nishijin

Make and enjoy Arare, a traditional Japanese snack, in a 140-year-old Kyoto townhouse in Nishijin, the historic textile district. Relax in a peaceful space and experience Japanese culture.

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Hike hard, Flex harder:Daimonji Sunset

Sunset views, sweaty gains.Climb with macho guides and flex above Kyoto's skyline.

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4.94 out of 5 average rating, 1079 reviews

Kyoto 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.

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 1780 reviews

Explore Kyoto in a Kimono

Choose a kimono, get styled, and explore Kyoto's historic streets. ＊Please note that we cannot dress pregnant women

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 1517 reviews

Experience kyoto's tea culture

Join me for a unique tea ceremony and learn about our culture through the art of matcha.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 229 reviews

Relax with Rescue Kitties in Kyoto Maneki Machiya

Spend time with rescued cats in a relaxing space, while supporting cat welfare.

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 308 reviews

Authentic Ninja Weapon Making Experience

Experience weapon-making in a historic Machiya studio.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 592 reviews

Make Vegan Ramen and Gyoza in Kyoto

Learn to make vegan Japanese Dashi(broth), dan dan ramen soup (creamy and spicy ramen soup), and vegan gyoza in a traditional setting.

5 out of 5 average rating, 113 reviews

Early Bird Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Bike Tour

Ride Kyoto’s quiet lanes, bamboo forest, and local spots for a fresh take on Arashiyama.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 874 reviews

Cycle and Discover the real face of Kyoto

Discover Kyoto’s real face on a relaxed-paced bike ride and meet locals. Fun way to get around and avoid crowds. E-bikes available. Join with a child? Please read the policy and inquire in advance.

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 70 reviews

Oboro: Mindful Tea Ceremony in a 100-Year Teahouse

A meditative tea ceremony experience in a 100-year-old tea room nestled in Kyoto. Surrounded by authentic tools such as hanging scrolls and tea bowls floating in the light of Japanese candles, you can taste the beauty of a bowl of tea with five senses.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 759 reviews

Cycle through hidden Kyoto

Ride through Kyoto’s best-kept secrets—from tranquil Zen gardens to magnificent temples. Departures at 8:30, 9:00, 12:30 & 1:00. Arrive 15 min early—late arrivals may miss the tour.