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The 15 most popular things to do in Kyoto. Temples and vermilion torii, tea ceremonies, the geisha lanes of Gion, and the bamboo groves of Arashiyama.
Perfect Kyoto 1-day bus tour packs Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjusangendo, Arashiyama, Tenryu-ji, Kinkaku-ji and Fushimi Inari into one day.
“Very well organised tour that was enjoyed thoroughly. At-Chan and Den-Chan took good care of us and explained everything well.”
Kyoto in one packed day: Fushimi Inari torii gates, Kiyomizudera, Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama bamboo, and more with an English guide and included entry tickets.
A 45-minute Kyoto tea ceremony in a quiet Sannenzaka tea house, with a matcha lesson, sweets, garden views, and a keepsake photo.
2-hour Gion walk with a local guide: see geiko and maiko, learn Geisha culture, visit quiet temples, get Kyoto food and shop picks.
70-minute Kyoto tea ceremony at Jotokuji Temple. English guide, purification ritual, matcha how-to, and your own cup.
Walk Gion at night from Minamiza Theatre on a 100-minute small-group tour with geisha trivia, shrines and pagoda views, plus photo service.
Calm Kyoto matcha lesson with a licensed Urasenke tea master. Make tea, taste two matcha styles, then optional kimono photos.
Nighttime walk through Kyoto’s Gion and Pontocho, meeting geiko and maiko, with stories, shrines, and kabuki history for $20.
Night walking tour through Gion and Higashiyama with shrines, cobblestones, a lit pagoda, and respectful geisha culture in small groups.
Hop-on hop-off bus through Kyoto’s top temples and neighborhoods with open-top views, 7-language audio, and flexible 1- or 2-day rides.
Night walk in Kyoto’s Gion with an English guide, etiquette tips, and a real chance to see geiko and maiko. 100 minutes, $21.
Make ramen noodles from scratch at Ramen Factory Kyoto, customize flavors and toppings, then eat your handmade lunch. Halal, veg, vegan.
“If you are a lover of ramen, do not miss this experience! The Ramen Factory was one of the most entertaining activities we booked in Kyoto. Mahiro was an excellent demonstrator with a great sense of humour. He helped us make delicious ramen and fun memories. Would recommend this tour and would love to book…”
Ride e-bikes through Kyoto temples and quiet backstreets with an English guide, helmets, and a slow, local morning feel.
“Super fun and informative. Nice to get away from the crowds. Yuta was an excellent guide and I loved that he shared his love for Zen Buddism. The bikes were easy to use and being epowered took little to minimal effort and were fun to ride. The tea stop was very charming as was its…”
Kyoto night food and sake in Gion. Small-group walk through backstreets, 9+ dishes, and 6 sake tastings for a full meal experience.
“This was the best part of our trip! Jimmy was amazing! We got to try places we wouldn’t never have found without him. The tour was so interesting and I learned so much about Kyoto. The food was yummy and the sake tasting was so fun. Couldn’t recommend it enough. 10/10 jimmy was so helpful,…”
Skip the crowds on a 3-hour Fushimi Inari hidden hike. Bamboo trails, a secret shrine, and Fushimi-Momoyama castle views for $63.
“Great tour with EMI.”
