Top Things to Do in Kyoto

Feel the weight of real samurai armor, try a katana lesson, and compete in a ninja star throw at kyoto’s samurai & ninja museum—entry and activities included....

Step through kyoto’s arashiyama bamboo forest, sip matcha, and meet wild monkeys with a local guide—entry fees and matcha included for a seamless day....

Step into kyoto’s kitchen and make ramen, gyoza, and fried rice from scratch with a local chef. includes drinks, recipes, and hands-on instruction....

Beat the crowds in nara with an early morning tour from kyoto or osaka. walk among deer, visit todai-ji’s great buddha, and see kasuga shrine’s lanterns. includes train ride & local guide....

Step through kyoto’s lantern-lit fushimi inari shrine after dark, guided by a local expert. avoid crowds, enjoy cool evening air, and hear shrine legends. includes english guide....

Roll your own sushi in kyoto’s lively kawaramachi, guided by friendly locals. includes hands-on class, all ingredients, and a special gift to take home....

Follow a local guide by e-bike through kyoto’s backstreets, gion’s geisha lanes, and the iconic fushimi inari shrine—includes snacks, helmet, and water....

Step into kyoto’s old streets in a kimono or yukata, with friendly help from local staff. includes dressing, accessories, and flexible return—family-friendly booking....

Pedal quiet kyoto lanes, explore gion’s geisha corners, and walk beneath fushimi inari’s orange gates on a guided morning bike tour. includes bike, helmet, water....

Sink into calm at a kyoto private salon with expert shiatsu or aroma oil massage, just 3 minutes from kyoto station. includes all fees and personal space....

Experience kyoto’s demachiyanagi market, shop for fresh ingredients, and cook authentic japanese dishes in a local home with a private host. includes meal....

Walk kyoto’s gion with a local guide, see geisha districts, temples, and shrines. includes private tour and cultural stories. book your spot today....