Must-do experiences
Kyoto Bus Tour: Five World Heritage Sites Full-DayFull-day coach tour from Kyoto Station visiting five UNESCO World Heritage temples and shrines including Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjusangen-do, Tenryu-ji.
- 17,799 reviews
- 4.92★
- Duration
- 8h–9h
- Every day
- 07:50
Kyoto: Gion Chopsticks Workshop & Custom EngravingShape your own chopsticks from Japanese wood in Gion, Kyoto. Guided hands-on workshop with optional name engraving. Includes all tools, English support.
- 4,635 reviews
- 4.95★
- Duration
- 1h
- start times · Every day
- 21
Kyoto Gion Walking Tour: Geisha Culture & Hidden ShrinesWalk through Kyoto's Gion district with a local guide spotting geisha on Hanamikoji Street, visiting the 1,000-year-old Yasaka Shrine.
- 4,593 reviews
- 4.95★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Every day
- 10
Recommended (7)
Osaka Food Tour: 15 Dishes & 3 Drinks at 5 Local Eateries
- 4,120 reviews
- 4.90★
- Duration
- 3h
Osaka Food Tour: 17 Dishes at 4 Local Eateries in ShinsekaiJP¥ 13,000JP¥ 12,350per person
- 3,884 reviews
- 4.95★
- Duration
- 3h
Osaka Street Food Tour: 15 tastings with a local guide
- 3,772 reviews
- 4.98★
- Duration
- 3h
Osaka Go Kart Tour in Funny Costume: Drive Dotonbori & Tsutenkaku
- 3,263 reviews
- 4.96★
- Duration
- 1h
Kyoto Ring Making Workshop: Craft a Vintage Japanese Coin Ring
- 3,144 reviews
- 4.96★
- Duration
- 1h
Nara & Uji tour: Temples, deer, matcha making
- 2,899 reviews
- 4.93★
- Duration
- 8h 30m
Kyoto Ramen Making Class: Hand-Rolled Noodles & Broth
- 2,792 reviews
- 4.97★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
Top rated (10)
Osaka: Samurai Kendo Training & Full Armor ExperienceLearn authentic Kendo in a real Osaka dojo with English instruction, full protective gear, and Samurai artifacts on display. Beginner-friendly, no experience needed.
- 611 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Mon–Fri
- 3
Kyoto: Ninja Training Lesson with Japanese Master & GearStep into a Kyoto dojo for hands-on ninja training, guided by a real Japanese master. Includes ninja clothes rental, English instruction, and entry fees.
- 251 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 2h
- Every day
- 10:00
Kyoto: Private Tea Ceremony & Sake Tasting in Samurai HousePrivate tea ceremony in a 300-year-old samurai house near Kyoto Station. Includes matcha whisking, sake tasting, and kimono photos. Groups of 2+, 8 minutes away.
- 191 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 1h
- start times · Mon–Sat
- 7
Osaka: Sake Tasting & Takoyaki Cooking Class with SommelierLet a sake sommelier guide you through 10+ Japanese sakes in Osaka, then cook takoyaki with secret ingredients like wagyu. Includes tools, tasting, and local stories.
- 167 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Every day
- 3
Private car tour in Kyoto: 7 hours with local guideSeven-hour private car tour of Kyoto with air-conditioned vehicle and parking included. Your guide Kosuke shows you Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Nijo Castle.
- 147 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 7h
- Every day
- 09:00
Samurai Sword Fighting Class in Kyoto: Film Your Own SceneLearn authentic sword techniques from a professional samurai actor at Myokaku-ji Temple in Kyoto, then film your own action scene in period costume.
- 144 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 1h 10m
- start times · Mon–Sat
- 8
Kyoto Zen Garden Walking Tour: Private Nanzen-ji Temple GuideWalk three temples within Nanzen-ji Monastery with a landscape designer who explains what Japanese gardens actually mean.
- 132 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 3h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 2
Kyoto: Private Zen Meditation Temple & Monk Matcha RitualStep inside a private Kyoto temple for guided Zen meditation with a real monk, taste matcha & snacks, and wander peaceful gardens. Includes all entry & guidance.
- 131 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 2
Kyoto Cooking Class & Supermarket Tour near Fushimi InariLearn to cook 5 Japanese dishes in a traditional Kyoto home, then shop where locals do. Small groups (max 6), English instructor, lunch included, 30-min market tour.
- 114 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 4h
- Every day
- 09:30
Kyoto Gion: Geisha Walking Tour & Live Maiko PerformanceWalk Gion's stone-paved streets with an expert guide, then meet a real maiko for live traditional dance and Q&A. 2 hours, includes photo session, English-speaking guide.
- 111 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 2h
- Every day
- 14:00
Lowest price (10)
Kyoto Kintsugi Gold Repair Pottery Class: Learn & Take HomeSpend 90 minutes learning kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer and gold. You'll repair a ceramic piece under guidance.
- 229 reviews
- 4.93★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 9
Osaka Castle: Skip-the-Line Ticket & Museum EntrySkip the line at Osaka Castle with timed entry to the main tower museum, samurai armor exhibits, and observation deck views. Includes Toyotomi Ishigaki Museum. Valid 1 month.
- 16 reviews
- 4.00★
- Duration
- 7h–8h
Kintsugi Workshop Kyoto: Repair Ceramics with GoldLearn kintsugi in a quiet Kyoto workshop near Gion, repairing a ceramic bowl or plate with lacquer and gold powder under an English-speaking instructor's.
- 2,155 reviews
- 4.93★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 8
Osaka Walking Tour: Dotonbori, Kuromon Market & Street FoodWalk through Osaka's Dotonbori and Kuromon Market with a local guide who explains the food culture and everyday stories behind the neon lights and stalls.JP¥ 4,842JP¥ 3,873per person
- 227 reviews
- 4.93★
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 2
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour with Live GuideWalk Kyoto's Gion district at night with a live English-speaking guide who explains geisha training.JP¥ 4,842JP¥ 3,873per person
- 2,319 reviews
- 4.88★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Every day
- 8
Kyoto Gion Night Walk: Geisha District Guided TourWalk Kyoto's Gion district at night with an English-speaking guide, exploring lantern-lit backstreets.
- 1,178 reviews
- 4.79★
- Duration
- 3h
- start times · Every day
- 3
Kyoto: Gion & Higashiyama Walking Tour with Kiyomizu-deraWalk through Gion's geisha lanes and Higashiyama's wooden machiya houses to Kiyomizu-dera. Local guide, temple visits, Yasaka Pagoda, Ninen-zaka & Sannen-zaka included.JP¥ 5,649JP¥ 4,519per person
- 351 reviews
- 4.95★
- Duration
- 3h
- start times · Every day
- 2
KIX Airport to Osaka & Kyoto: Private Transfer with LuggagePrivate transfer from Kansai KIX airport to Osaka or Kyoto hotels. Air-conditioned vehicle, professional driver, 60-min airport wait. Fixed price, up to 14 passengers.
- 21 reviews
- 4.24★
- Duration
- 46m
Gion Night Tour: Geisha Culture Walking Tour in KyotoWalk Gion's lantern-lit streets at dusk with a local guide who reveals geisha and maiko culture through the teahouses.
- 188 reviews
- 4.99★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Every day
- 2
Kyoto night walk tour: Gion district with local guideWalk through Kyoto's Gion district at night with a local guide who shares the history of Yasaka Shrine, the stone walls, and the lit-up temples, no crowds.
- 99 reviews
- 4.92★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 3
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Himeji Castle & Akashi: Private Day Trip from KyotoPrivate day trip from Kyoto to Himeji Castle and Akashi. Includes castle entry, Koko-en Garden, seafood lunch, and bridge views. Hotel pickup.
- Duration
- 10h
- start times · Every day
- 7
Nara Day Trip from Kyoto: Private Vehicle & Cultural TemplesPrivate Nara day trip from Kyoto with hotel pickup, Todai-ji Temple, Nara Park deer, and Mt. Wakakusa views. English-speaking driver, no group crowds.
- Duration
- 10h
- start times · Every day
- 7
Asuka Day Trip from Kyoto: Ancient Capital & Buddhist TemplePrivate tour from Kyoto to Asuka's ancient ruins, Takamatsuzuka Tomb, and Japan's oldest Buddhist temple. Includes guide, entry fees, and hotel pickup.
- Duration
- 8h
- start times · Every day
- 5
Kansai at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03
- Most booked: Kyoto Bus Tour: Five World Heritage Sites Full-Day, JP¥ 19,488 (8h–9h, 4.92★ · 17,799).
- Top rated: Kyoto: Gion Chopsticks Workshop & Custom Engraving, JP¥ 1,000 (1h, 4.95★ · 4,635).
- Best value: Kyoto Gion Walking Tour: Geisha Culture & Hidden Shrines, JP¥ 3,000 (2h, 4.95★ · 4,593).
Of the 499 experiences: 477 with free cancellation, 429 with instant confirmation, 111 with hotel pickup and 276 bookable last-minute.