This guided tour helps you discover lots of Kyoto’s dispersed temples, shrines, and cultural attractions in one day. Save time researching and planning your trip, by having the itinerary organized for you. Travel in an air-conditioned coach for a hassle-free day. Highlights include Kiyomizu-Dera ...
Immerse yourself in the rhythms and traditions of farm life in a Japanese village during this 3.5-hour visit to the town of Ogi, including a ‘mochi’-pounding (Japanese rice cake-making) and delicious chicken Sukiyaki lunch cooking lesson. Walk amidst the terraced rice fields of this picturesque town ...
Spend a precious time with maiko, a piece of Japanese art in Kyoto. Experience an authentic Japanese culture in front of you at a traditional restaurant, enjoy the mesmerizing dance, ozashiki games and photo shooting opportunity. Learn about Japan's rich history from your expert guide!
Join your host, Keiko, for a private cooking lesson and lunch in her Kyoto home. In this hands-on lesson you will learn to prepare dishes that are unique to Kyoto. Keiko specializes in Obanzai cuisine, a method of cooking distinct to Kyoto that relies heavily on vegetables and seafood, prepared ...
Enjoy a Japanese onsen experience in Kyoto with a one-night stay at a traditional-style inn known as a ryokan. This serene stay is all about relaxing, as you can soak your travel-weary muscles in the hot waters of the on-site communal bath (the onsen). You can also enhance your experience of ...
Visiting temples is a must in Kyoto, but very few people get to join a resident monk for an insider’s perspective. On this Viator VIP tour limited to just eight people, you'll be allowed inside restricted areas of To-ji Temple with a temple monk, who will share stories about the history of the World ...
Edo-era architecture, samurai stories and houses shaped like praying hands — experience Japanese history and culture on this 3-day tour from Kyoto to three of Japan’s must-visit historical cities: Takayama, Shirakawago and Kanazawa. With a professional guide, you'll explore traditional homes, UNESCO ...
In the summer, Kyoto locals escape the city heat for a relaxing dinner show at the Takao Momijiya restaurant on the Kiyotaki River. Join them on the restaurant's elevated outdoor terrace, known as a 'kawadoko,' and watch maiko (similar to geishas) perform songs and dance throughout your meal. This ...
Soak up temple and palace sights on this half-day guided city tour, great for those who want to see Kyoto’s top attractions in a short time. Travel by coach in the morning and visit UNESCO-listed Nijo Castle and the gold-covered Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) with an informative guide. Then ...
Travel by private vehicle from Kyoto to the Miho Museum, where you'll find hundreds of exquisite art pieces from the world's civilizations on display. The building itself is a work of art: Designed by world-renowned architect I. M. Pei, it sits like a shimmering prism tucked away in a forested ...
