Japan · KYOTO TOURS
Kyoto has more famous sights than daylight to see them in, so the order matters more than the list. These 15 sort the shrine mornings, the tea houses, the bamboo and the Gion evenings by price, start time and how far apart they sit.
Review of Kyoto’s 8 to 9-hour bus tour visiting Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, and more.
“Amazing Guide. An cho San was great at keeping the whole day enjoyable and entertaining. Highly recommend this trip.”
See Kyoto’s top temples, bamboo forest, Golden Pavilion, and Fushimi Inari in one guided day by comfortable coach.
“Our tour guide Den started and ended with the brightest smile. She gave us so much insight on the history of the temples and shrines we visited. I highly recommend this tour and hopefully you will get to experience the brightness that Den brought to our day!”
Review of Kyoto’s 45-minute tea ceremony in Kiyomizu, with matcha making, a garden setting, practical tips, and value advice.
“Very nice tea ceremony, with a short explanation beforehand. Small grp of 10 ppl. Nice view into the garden.”
Explore Gion for two hours with an English-speaking guide, geisha culture, temples, quiet lanes, photo spots, and useful Kyoto tips.
“Michael was superb, knowledgeable and very friendly. Highly recommended!”
Learn matcha rituals at Kyoto’s Jotokuji Temple in a calm 70-minute tea ceremony with an English guide, sweets, and hands-on practice.
“Must-have activity in Kyoto to temporarily getaway from the hustle of tourist spots. Truly authentic and zen atmosphere to not only learn about tea ceremony but also Japanese life philosophy. Our guides are amazing!”
Explore Gion after dark on a small-group Kyoto walk with geisha traditions, glowing shrines, a pagoda, photo service, and local tips.
“Sora was an excellent guide for our Kyoto tour. His explanations were incredibly detailed and made the experience truly memorable. Really a great experience to discover Kyoto !”
Learn matcha, tea etiquette, and Kyoto tradition in a 45-minute Urasenke ceremony near Kinkakuji, with optional kimono and candlelight settings.
“Splendid to learn the history of the tea ceremony from a practicing professional.”
Explore Gion and Pontocho at night on a two-hour Kyoto walking tour covering geiko traditions, historic streets, and local stories.
“Seeing authentic locations, hearing the history, seeing a Maiko!!!!”
Explore Kyoto’s Gion and Higashiyama by night, with shrines, pagodas, geisha culture, quiet lanes, and practical local tips for $24.
“Karim was such a pleasure to walk and chat with! Such a pro, excellent balance of interesting information along with just a relaxed chat about life! The Gion district was so quiet and peaceful, it really was such a lovely time to see the area without all the day tourists. It was so nice to have met you Karim and hope our paths cross again!”
Review of Kyoto’s hop-on hop-off bus, with route details, temple stops, ticket value, audio guide, timing tips, and honest drawbacks.
“I enjoyed riding around the city. I took the first bus all the way around to decide where I wanted to stop. Each full circle was about 45 minutes. The guide was extremely helpful. He helped me find stores that had Japanese candy, special Japanese coffee, and a workout facility! All were within walking distance of one of the stops on one of the lines. I would highly recommend this reasonably priced tour.”
Explore Gion at night with an English-speaking guide, learn geiko culture, and walk Kyoto’s classic streets for $21.
“Great experience! It was beautiful at night, and we saw many geishas because our guide had previously taken us to a less crowded district.”
Make ramen from scratch in Kyoto with hands-on noodle making, custom broth, toppings, and a satisfying meal in 90 minutes.
“My family had a great experience at the Ramen Factory. The cooking class was well organized and fun. All of the staff was friendly and helpful. We would highly recommend taking this class. The ramen was great!”
Ride Kyoto’s quieter lanes to Kinkakuji, Daitokuji, and Zen temples on a small-group e-bike tour with local guides.
“It was lovely visiting some of the quieter and less touristy temples, shrines and streets. Yuta was a phenomenal guide and shared lots of great info about Giesha, Samurai history, Zen Buddhism and the customs of visiting temples and shrines. He provided a great deal of context and richness to the places we visited. The ebikes were fun and allowed us to travel up steep hills and all over town without exhausting us on the warm and muggy day. We really enjoyed ourselves exploring Kyoto this way! Highly recommend!”
Explore Gion and Pontocho through nine-plus Kyoto dishes, six sake tastings, local stories, and small-group evening dining.
“This was a great tour to experience some amazing food and learn about Kyoto. My tour guide Kumi Yamazaki was incredible!”
Review of Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Hidden Hiking Tour, with forest trails, bamboo, quiet torii gates, guide tips, fitness advice, and value.
“Naru what's the perfect tour guide! It was the perfect balance of information and enjoyment. He explained the history behind Japanese traditions, as well as providing insight to all of our questions.”
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