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Kyoto Sumo Experience: Sumo Wrestler Challenge with Meal Included *Meals are not included for the 9:30 p.m. night show only.

At Sumo-An Kyoto, you can experience the richness and depth of sumo, one of Japan's oldest traditions, in a unique, enjoyable, and informative way. You can enjoy an authentic sumo-style meal while watching demonstrations of the various “morning training” sessions that sumo wrestlers perform for hours each day.After watching a real sumo match live, try your hand at sumo. After the show, take photos with the sumo wrestlers to create wonderful memories.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 1641 reviews

Experience kyoto's tea culture

Join me for a unique tea ceremony and learn about our culture through the art of matcha.

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 1742 reviews

Kyoto Foodie Night Tour

Wander through hidden alleys, visit cozy izakayas, and enjoy authentic dishes with drinks. Tours will be in English. All food tastings are included in the price.

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 13 reviews

Kyoto: Gion Food Tour 13 dishes & 4 Local Eateries

Discover Kyoto through its flavors. Stroll lantern-lit streets, learn about geisha culture, and enjoy authentic local dishes and traditional street food along the way.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 2451 reviews

Learn tea ceremony in traditional Kyoto townhouse

Recently matcha tea has become popular all over the world. Matcha plays a very important role in a traditional tea ceremony. However, learning it means much more than just learning to make matcha.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 255 reviews

Kyoto tea town for matcha lover　

Walk Uji’s histric district, grind matcha, taste sweets, and join a tea ceremony.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 1231 reviews

Kyoto Masterclass: 10 Must-Sees & Hidden Gems

Dive into Kyoto! Experience 10 must-sees & gems in one day with a local expert. Learn history, culture & secrets behind the sights. More than a tour—it's your 1-day masterclass in all things Japan!

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 734 reviews

Make Vegan Ramen and Gyoza in Kyoto

Learn to make vegan Japanese Dashi(broth), dan dan ramen soup (creamy and spicy ramen soup), and vegan gyoza in a traditional setting.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 582 reviews

Prepare matcha in a 100-year-old house

Discover the traditional tea ceremony in a historic Kyo-machiya, a 100-year-old townhouse.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 643 reviews

Sushi Making Experience in Kyoto at Hitoshio

Learn how to make authentic sushi in Kyoto at Hitoshio, a local sushi restaurant. Join over 3000 happy guests. You will make: 9 nigiri sushi, 1 sushi roll, and 3 temari sushi.

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Kyoto/Gion: Tempura cooking experience and meal

This is a cooking class where you can learn how to make Japan's popular tempura from a skilled tempura chef. It's authentic, but also fun for first-time cooks. There is a full lineup of fresh seafood and Kyoto vegetables purchased from the Kyoto Central Market as ingredients for the tempura. At the end, you can place the tempura you made on top of rice and enjoy it as a ten-don with miso soup! For families or couples. With friends. Of course, individuals are also welcome!

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Pub crawl Kyoto with drinks and icebreaker games

Start with all-you-can-drink and icebreaker games, then weave through two busy local bars into a popular club with a seasoned Kyoto nightlife expert.

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Kyoto halal food tour in Nishiki Market

Discover the vibrant flavors of Kyoto at Nishiki Market! Taste halal-friendly foods as a local fish expert guide shares stories,ingredients,and traditions.Enjoy a unique and worry-free food adventure.

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Kyoto, Arashiyama: Three Special Experiences in a Tea Room Near the Bamboo Grove—Traditional Home Tea Ceremony, Ikebana Flower Arranging, and Incense

Japanese culture is not a special show.It is a family culture deeply rooted in daily life, a culture that shapes the Japanese spirit.This will be an unforgettable experience in Japan, as you enjoy a soothing view of a traditional garden and share with your host a seamless experience that combines matcha green tea, flowers, and incense.We will allow you to take your time and enjoy the experience.A brief explanation of the terminology.Experience Japanese culture through your own senses.We'll welcome you like a friend.

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Discover Kyoto’s Traditional Tea Ceremony

Experience authentic Japanese tea traditions and discover how hospitality and aesthetics enrich daily life and work. Ideal for culture lovers and mindfulness seekers.

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Cook home meals in a Kyoto family kitchen

Join a welcoming Kyoto family for a hands-on cooking class in their big kitchen. Drink tea, share stories, and create everyday Japanese meals alongside their family in their warm home.

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Handmade Udon Making at a Local Kyoto Home

You will mix, knead, and step on the dough to make authentic Japanese Udon from scratch! After cutting the noodles, we will enjoy fresh Udon together with Kyoto-style Dashi broth in a cozy local home.

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Kyoto Tea Journey: A Five-Senses Experience

Enjoy a quiet tea ritual in a Kyoto machiya. Taste three Japanese teas with sweets while exploring aroma and sound through your senses. Relax on tatami with gentle sounds and quiet reflection.

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100％Private Tea ceremony Kyoto

Experience Japanese culture in a private house reserved exclusively for you. Enjoy: KIMONO,matcha making, Japanese calligraphy. Relax in a peaceful private space with no other guests.

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Kyoto Sake tasting & 150-year-old Machiya tour

Tour a 150-year-old Kyoto Machiya in peaceful Nishijin. Taste 5 premium sakes (6 glasses total) with umami pairings in a cozy tatami room and master fun Izakaya etiquette away from tourist crowds.