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4.9 out of 5 average rating, 2041 reviewsExplore Kyoto in a Kimono
Choose a kimono, get styled, and explore Kyoto's historic streets. ＊Please note that we cannot dress pregnant women
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 215 reviewsKyoto Sumo Experience: Sumo Wrestler Challenge with Meal * 6:00 pm includes a meal, 9:30 pm does not include a meal
At Sumoan Kyoto, you can experience sumo, one of Japan's oldest traditions, in a unique, fun, and informative way. You can enjoy an authentic sumo-style meal while watching demonstrations of the various "morning training" sessions that the sumo wrestlers perform every day. After watching an actual sumo match live, try the sumo experience. After the show, take photos with the sumo wrestlers to create wonderful memories. *This is not an official sumo tournament
4.76 out of 5 average rating, 90 reviewsKyoto: Traditional Crafts - Chopstick Making
Guests will select their wood, and by using traditional Japanese chopstick making techniques, they will craft their very own wooden chopsticks.
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 19 reviewsVintage Coin Ring Making Workshop in Kyoto
Choose a coin, shape it to your size, and polish it into a smooth, wearable piece with guidance from a Japanese crafts specialist.
4.73 out of 5 average rating, 156 reviewsKyoto: Traditional Kintsugi Gold Repair Experience
A calm, small-group kintsugi-inspired repair experience using safe materials, with a carefully selected ceramic piece completed and wrapped for take-home on the same day.
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 68 reviewsKyoto Arashiyama Chopstick Making Workshop
Create your own wooden chopsticks in a hands-on workshop in Kyoto’s Arashiyama district. Learn about the cultural significance of chopsticks in Japan and take home a unique souvenir.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 129 reviewsKyoto Gion Walk with Local: Culture & Geisha World
Explore Gion with Michael’s local guide team, from Shirakawa and geisha culture to historic temples, shrines and Nene no Michi. Discover the stories and traditions behind Kyoto’s iconic district.
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 26 reviewsKyoto: Japanese Vintage Coin Ring Making Workshop
Make your own ring from a real Japanese vintage coin while experiencing traditional craftsmanship in Kyoto.
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 1659 reviewsExperience kyoto's tea culture
Join me for a unique tea ceremony and learn about our culture through the art of matcha.
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 638 reviewsKyoto Samurai Experience
Kyoto Samurai Experience offers a rare, hands-on look into the world of the samurai. Explore the link between swordsmanship, meditation, and the philosophy behind Japan’s warrior tradition.
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New place to stayDiscover Gion and the Geishas with an Italian guide
I will accompany you on a discovery of Gion and Higashiyama, walking through alleys, shrines, canals and ancient wooden houses. We will talk about the history of Kyoto and the world of the geisha.
New place to stayCalligraphy experience in a Kyoto townhouse: Kanji name and thank you card
Would you like to write your name in kanji and make a nice Japanese paper card? This is an activity where you can enjoy using a brush pen, which Japanese people often use in their daily lives. Write "Words of gratitude" and "Your name in Kanji." The instructor will suggest kanji characters that match your name and style. After practicing, you will write a fair copy on the card, and finally decorate the two cards with colorful Kyoto Yuzenshi washi paper. Children are welcome. Create a piece of art on Japanese paper as a souvenir of your trip in a traditional Kyoto townhouse.
New place to stayFushimi Inari Shrine & teamLab Bio-Vortex Tour
Escape the crowds on a 4-hour Kyoto morning tour. Walk the vermilion Torii gates of Fushimi Inari, then step into the boundless digital worlds of teamLab Bio-Vortex with your English guide.
New place to stayCapture Quiet Kyoto: Early Morning Photo Walk
Make the most of your morning: walk Kyoto's hidden autumn spots before the crowds. Landscape photography, not portraits, guided by a local photographer. Late November only.
New place to stayTry 3 Firsts: Jiu-Jitsu, Sento & Local Food
Try Jiu-Jitsu for the first time in a safe, beginner-friendly setting. Then unwind at a sento—a Japanese public bath—enjoy local food, and share a glimpse of everyday Kyoto life with us.
New place to stayDiscover Kyoto's Gion District – Night Group
Join a group evening walk through Kyoto's enchanting Gion district. Explore lantern-lit streets, iconic shrines, and hidden alleys with a knowledgeable English-speaking guide. Max 25 participants.
New place to stayFushimi Inari Night Walk
A quiet evening walk through Fushimi Inari, ending with a panoramic view of Kyoto after dark.
New place to stayZen meditation & Matcha in a Zen Temple
Practice zazen with a Zen monk in a quiet Kyoto temple. After meditation, enjoy tea, matcha, and seasonal sweets while learning about Zen and Japanese tea culture.
New place to stayMake authentic okonomiyaki and takoyaki with an owner who has been running an okonomiyaki restaurant for many years
MAKE・COOK・SMILE – Kyoto Flour-Based Food Experience Don't just eat Japanese food – try making it yourself! This is a small group experience in Kyoto where you can enjoy Japanese "Konamon Culture" such as okonomiyaki and takoyaki. The host is a chef who has been in the food and beverage industry for about 25 years. I gained experience at teppanyaki restaurants, bars, and creative cuisine restaurants, and have been running an okonomiyaki and teppanyaki restaurant. With my many years of experience, I will help you experience the "fun of making your own" Japanese confectionery.
New place to stayMake Ramen From Scratch: Hands-On Kyoto Class
Make your own ramen from scratch in Kyoto! Knead noodles, prep chashu, and customize your bowl. A hands-on, award-winning Japanese food experience, fun for solo travelers, couples, and families.
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