Kyoto: Gion Magical Night Walking Tour & Geisha Culture
Escape the blazing sun and step into the enchanting evening of Gion. Wander through softly lit streets and immerse yourself in the magical charm of a Kyoto night. Plea...
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Escape the blazing sun and step into the enchanting evening of Gion. Wander through softly lit streets and immerse yourself in the magical charm of a Kyoto night. Plea...
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Beat the crowds and explore the main sights of Kyoto on a guided tour of the 10,000 torii gates at Fushimi-Inari Shrine, Golden Temple aka Kinkakuji, and the Bamboo Fo...
Explore Kyoto's hidden gems on a comfortable E-bike, avoiding tourist crowds. Discover serene spots, local culture, and nature, blending adventure with authentic charm...
Escape the city and explore Arashiyama on a day tour. Ride the Sagano Romantic Train, enjoy a boat ride on the Hozugawa River, stroll through the Bamboo Grove, and rel...
Explore the Gion district and witness a geisha show performed by a maiko, an apprentice geisha. You will have time to ask questions and play a traditional Japanese fan game.
Watch live sumo matches and step into the ring for a once-in-a-lifetime cultural experience in Kyoto.
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Nara gets crowded in the afternoon so in our tour we start early to avoid the crowds. This tour ends before noon so you will have time to explore other parts of Nara o...
Are you bored of doing what all the other people do? Travel in an eco-friendly way by e-bike! Enjoy your time in Kyoto with a Japanese guide! You will visit beautiful ...
Explore Kyoto's rich history and culture on our guided walking tour. Visit the Nijo Castle and the Kyoto Imperial Palace, and learn about the political intrigue and ar...
Explore Gion's historic streets, then step inside an invitation-only teahouse for an exclusive Geisha encounter. Witness her elegant traditional dance accompanied by a...
Enjoy a guided tour of the Samurai Ninja Museum in Kyoto that includes a samurai experience. Unravel the mysteries of the past as you a knowledgeable guides on an imme...
Escape the crowds on a hidden hiking tour to Fushimi Inari! Explore secret trails, quiet bamboo groves, and Ghibli-like shrines. Take perfect Torii gate photos and fee...
Explore Kyoto’s most iconic temples and cultural landmarks on a full-day bus tour designed for first-time visitors. Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-...
This is the castle of Tokugawa Ieyasu, shogun who established the 260-year era of the samurai. Learn its history and architecture as a UNESCO World Heritage site on a ...
Watch a real Maiko, an apprentice Geisha, perform up close. With only about 40 Maikos left in Kyoto, being able to watch one is a rare and special opportunity.
Walk through Kyoto’s Gion district with a local guide and learn about the history, training, and traditions of geisha and maiko.
Discover the hidden gems of western Kyoto on an e-bike tour. Visit the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kinkaku-ji, and Ryoanji’s Zen rock garden with a knowledgeable and fun ...
Explore the Gion and Higashiyama district of Kyoto, see impressive sights, explore the charming lantern-lit cobblestoned streets, and maybe even catch a glimpse of a r...
Explore UNESCO-listed Kiyomizu-dera with an expert guide. Choose early morning or afternoon departures and discover Kyoto’s iconic temple before or after the crowds.
Have an unforgettable night out in Kyoto with the guidance of a local. Visit 3 hidden hotspots only locals know about for a glimpse into Japanese nightlife in the cult...
The Treasures of Kyoto: Gion & Historical Private Tour is a captivating journey through Kyoto's culture and historical wonders. This tour allows you to delve into the ...
Itinerary for this tour 1. Golden Pavilion ( Kinkakuji Temple ) 2. Arashiyama Bamboo Forest 3. Tenryuji Temple 4. Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Explore Nijo-jo Castle on 60-minute guided tour conducted by official guide with exclusive access to some rooms. Learn why this is the best example of feudal-era castl...
【All-inclusive】 Kyoto 1 Day Bus Tour with entry tickets & Japanese Buffet included. Visit Kiyomizu, Sanjusangendo, Tenryuji, Bamboo Forest, Kinkakuji, and Fushimi Inar...
Step into a quiet Kyoto temple for a small-group zazen experience, followed by tea, matcha, and seasonal sweets. A gentle introduction to Zen, tea culture and peaceful...
Discover Kyoto after dark on an unforgettable night e-bike tour. Cruise through quiet alleys, illuminated temples, and hidden backstreets that come alive in the evening.
Experience a peaceful morning in Kyoto with a visit to Higashi Honganji Temple. Attend a real Buddhist morning prayer service and listen to traditional chanting, hymns...
Discover the art of indigo dyeing at a historic studio in Kyoto. Create your own hand-dyed furoshiki cloth, learn about the cultural significance of indigo, and enjoy ...
When you visit Kyoto, be sure to take photos in the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Enjoy the stunning scenery while learning about Arashiyama’s UNESCO-listed Tenryu-ji Temple.
Evening e-bike tour through Kyoto’s enchanting backstreets to the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine and Tofukuji Temple, while discovering hidden gems along the scenic Kamo ...
Explore the highlights of Kyoto in a unique way. Visit Kiyomizudera temple, Gion, and Fushimi Inari shrine by e-bike in the morning. We visit highlights of Kyoto with ...
Experience the excitement of sumo up close in Kyoto. Watching live matches, then take photos with the wrestlers.
Explore two UNESCO World Heritage temples. Experience their unique beauty, enjoy exclusive access to private areas, and meet a Buddhist monk for an truly special experience!
Embark on a journey along the sacred paths, where every step resonates with tranquility. Marvel at the enchanting gardens, discover delightful shops and relish the mom...
Explore Kyoto’s Arashiyama with temple visits, bamboo groves, matcha tea, and monkeys—an unforgettable mix of culture, nature, and adventure.
Join me on a 14km E-bike cycle tour through Kyoto’s enchanting back streets to the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine. Discover hidden gems and explore stunning temples along...
Explore Fushimi Inari with a guide. Choose a short shrine route through the main shrine, torii gates, and Okusha, or take the full Mount Inari route to sacred sites an...
Explore Kyoto (city center to northwest) on a small-group e-bike tour. Visit a palace, a castle, three temples, a shrine, and a bamboo forest while discovering riversi...
"Sanpo" (Leisure walk) with a local through the historic Geisha district of Gion in Kyoto. Visit "Pontocho", "Sanjo", "Gion-machi North", "Yasaka Jinja" & learn about ...
Beat the crowds and enjoy the iconic orange torii gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine at your pace. Your expert guide will show you some of the mostly overlooked secrets onl...
Explore the diverse areas of Kyoto on a guided 9 km e-bike tour. Experience, explore, and discover some of Kyoto’s best-kept secrets.
Explore Kyoto's water culture by e-bike with a local on quiet lanes and Kamo River paths. Collect spring water at Nashinoki Shrine, reveal mizu-mikuji at Shimogamo, th...
Discover the best of Kyoto and Nara on a day trip from Osaka. Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple, stroll through Gion, admire Fushimi Inari Taisha, and feed the deer at Nara Park.
Experience Kyoto's nightlife on a guided pub crawl with a local nightlife expert. Enjoy an all-you-can-drink hour at the first bar, play icebreaker games, and end the ...
Explore Nijo Castle, where the last Tokugawa shogun returned power to the emperor in 1867. Walk the Nightingale Floors, visit historic halls, and enjoy moat gardens wi...
The Kyoto that only reveals itself when you stop rushing. An afternoon away from the crowds — riding hidden streets, slowing down at a Zen temple, and finally breathin...
Tour Gion with an expert guide, then enjoy an intimate meeting with a real Maiko. Watch a live dance and ask questions in a 2-hour Kyoto geisha experience guidebooks c...
Discover the top historical attractions in Kyoto with a guided walking tour. Visit the Fushimi Inari Shrine, Bamboo Grove, and Tenryu-ji Temple.
Discover the enchanting beauty of Fushimi Inari Shrine at night on a guided walking tour. Explore the iconic torii gates and learn about the shrine’s history in a tran...
Join our Kyoto and Nara tour: Visit Todaiji Temple, Nara Park with bowing deer, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Byodoin Temple, and a matcha experience in Uji, Kyoto, where matc...
Discover Kyoto’s beauty on the Arashiyama tour. Ride the Sagano Romantic Train, explore the Bamboo Forest, and enjoy local flavors with stunning views.
Explore Arashiyama's scenery by bicycle on an afternoon tour in Kyoto. Explore the world-famous Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, see the World Heritage Tenryuji Temple Zen ga...
Trace Kyoto’s imperial history from its former court noble district to the Imperial Palace. Visit the Kanin-no-miya residence site and explore ceremonial halls, living...
This is the ultimate ninja experience for the whole family. You won’t have to worry about what to wear, as a ninja outfit is included.
Soar on a glass cable car over Lake Biwa, capture the iconic Torri at Lake, discover the unique Fairy-Tale Grass-Roofed, and savor exclusive sweets in charming Omihach...
Walk Fushimi Inari's vermilion torii gates at night, when the lanterns glow and the crowds are gone. A local guide leads you through the tunnels, shares the legends, a...
Discover the best of South Kyoto on a guided bike tour. Visit the UNESCO heritage site of Toji, Kyoto's oldest temple, and see the famous orange torii gates of the Fus...
Step into Kyoto’s living history. Visit ancient temples, enjoy panoramic views, and soak in the graceful atmosphere of Kyoto’s geisha district - Gion.
Discover Nijō-jō with Clément, a Frenchman living in Kyoto and a specialist in the Edo period. In a small group, explore the history of the shoguns and samurai on a li...
Get ahead of the crowds in Arashiyama! See the Bamboo Forest, Tenryu-ji Temple & Togetsu-kyo Bridge in the quiet early morning. Capture stunning, peaceful photos befor...
Join a local guide to uncover the Siege of Osaka. Explore illuminated castle gates, shrines, gardens, and moats while hearing stories of samurai, betrayal, ambition, a...
Explore Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine on a 60-minute guided tour conducted by an official guide, with an exclusive opportunity to watch a Kagura performance, a sacred tr...
Kyoto, a city steeped in history, stands as a testament to Japan’s rich cultural tapestry. The grandeur of the Golden Pavilion whispers tales from a bygone era
Discover some of the highlights of Kyoto on a guided bike tour.
'Sanpo' (Leisure walk) with a local through the historic Geisha district of Gion in Kyoto. Visit 'Pontocho', 'Sanjo', ’Gion-machi North', 'Yasaka Jinja' & learn about ...
Explore Kyoto's hidden shrines on a guided bike tour. Visit 10 remarkable shrines with quirky powers, pedal through quiet backstreets, and experience the city's spirit...
Explore Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion, on a guided tour in Kyoto. Learn about the temple's history and architecture, and enjoy free time to wander the gardens and ta...
Explore Kinkakuji, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a local guide. Discover the 600-year history of the Golden Pavilion, its architecture, and the story behind the 1...
You will be able to explore Kyoto's most famous historical monuments with your Italian-speaking guide.
Explore Kyoto’s magical nightscape on our night tour. Visit the illuminated paths of Fushimi Inari and stroll through the historic geisha district of Gion. Perfect for...
We will visit to picture-postcard places of Kyoto in Higashiyama area such as Kiyomizu temple, and Kenninji temple. Walking through quiet alleys with local guide to fi...
Explore the Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine in Kyoto on a walking tour. You can choose to walk to both the upper and lower parts of the shrine or head straight to the torii gates.
Bring your infants and toddlers to cycle the scenic and safe streets of Arashiyama!
Step inside a rarely accessible Kyoto townhouse, a designated Cultural Property, and explore its East-West design, gardens, and Taisho-era heritage with a private guide.
Explore Kyoto's top sights on a guided bus tour from JR Kyoto Station. Visit Tenryu-ji Temple, the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kinkaku-ji, and Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine...
Discover some of Kyoto’s best temples and shrines on a guided tour. Visit the iconic Kiyomizudera Temple, stroll through the quaint streets of Sannenzaka, and explore ...
Take a guided evening walk through Gion to explore the context of Kyoto’s geisha culture and learn how history, rules, and atmosphere shape the district after dark.
Discover the quiet side of Kyoto on a guided hike through Kurama and Kibune. Ride the Eizan Railway, visit the Kurama-dera Temple, and see the Red Lantern Stairway.
Escape the crowds on a relaxing walk from Ginkaku-ji to Nanzen-ji via the Philosopher’s Path. Explore wabi-sabi, Shinto, philosophy, and Zen with a former history teac...
Discover Kyoto's peaceful side on a half-day Zen tour. Meditate at Shōrin-ji Temple, enjoy matcha tea, explore Nanzen-ji Temple, and stroll along the Philosopher’s Path.
Discover the entertainment district of Gion where the geisha still live, study, and perform on a guided tour. Get introduced to this new world and see locally beloved ...
Discover Kyoto's shadow world on a dark history night walk. Uncover samurai conspiracies, wartime tea houses, and hidden secrets of Gion and Pontocho away from daytime crowds.
Explore Southern Kyoto by e-bike with joyful Japanese guide who makes your trip unforgettable. Enjoy a fun ride through local streets, and hidden corners of the city a...
Experience Arashiyama before the crowds on an early morning walking tour. Stroll through the Bamboo Grove, visit Nonomiya Shrine, and explore UNESCO-listed Tenryu-ji w...
Discovering Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan (Italian speaking guide)
Ride an e-bike to Fushimi Inari Shrine and see its iconic red torii gates, then discover Nintendo’s roots, Sanjusangendo Temple, local spots, and hidden backstreets.
The tour departs from Osaka, going to Kyoto and Nara. In the morning, we are going to Arashiyama. Then we will go to Nara Park and Fushimi Inari Taisha. You can choose...
Watch a live sumo performance in Kyoto, learn its history and traditions, meet the wrestlers, take memorable photos, and enjoy an interactive workshop inspired by Japa...
Explore the hidden beauty of Kyoto on an electric bike tour. We will be visiting the famous Fushimi Inari Shrine, the popular Gion area, and the beautiful Nanzen-ji Temple.
Explore Kyoto’s hidden Gion district on a guided walking tour. Unlock untold geisha secrets,ancient shrine rituals, iconic historic streets for authentic cultural jour...
Explore a variety of Kyoto’s best spots on this 4-hour walking tour. Stroll around Higashiyama and discover its top sights and Fushimi Inari. Take great photos and enj...
Take a guided tour of our factory to see the craftsmanship of our artisans up close. Then, in our workshop, choose from a wide selection of Yuzen washi papers to creat...
Explore the wonderfully atmospheric Gion district at night on this guided walking tour. Visit Hanamikoji Street and Yasaka Shrine, capture stunning pictures, and enjoy...
Explore Kyoto with a former history teacher as you walk through the Imperial Palace and Shokoku-ji Temple. Discover hidden stories behind emperors, samurai, and Zen cu...
Escape the crowds on a relaxing day to Kyoto’s hidden gems. Walk along Amanohashidate’s iconic sandbar, view the “flying dragon” from above, cruise Ine Bay to see trad...
Explore Kyoto's Gion district on this nighttime walking tour with a local snack. Get off the beaten track and discover hidden gems in this famous geisha district with ...
Uncover Kyoto’s raw history on this small group tour. Explore the grit of samurai, geisha, ghosts and outcasts through the underworld and untold truths. No clichés, ju...
Discover two contrasting faces of Kyoto on a guided tour in French. Explore Kinkaku-ji, the famous Golden Pavilion, and Ninna-ji, a peaceful UNESCO World Heritage temple.
Discover Kansai’s hidden gems on a day trip from Kyoto or Osaka. Visit Katsuo-ji Temple, stroll Miyama Kayabuki no Sato, and explore Tenryu-ji Temple and Nonomiya Shrine.
Explore the historic streets of Gion on a guided tour. Visit Yasaka Shrine, Hanami Koji Street, and more while learning about Kyoto’s rich history, traditions, and art...
Experience Kabuki buyo , Japanese traditional dance performance in a hidden Kyoto temple. Learn about the history and philosophy of Kabuki and enjoy a traditional dance.
Enjoy a relaxing tour to Kyoto’s most enchanting spots. Visit the fairytale-like Miyama Village, pray for success at Katsuo-ji Temple, stroll through Arashiyama, and w...
Discover the quieter side of Kyoto on a guided tour of Arashiyama. Visit temples, stroll through bamboo groves, and enjoy a private river cruise with a former maiko.
Explore Kyoto’s landmarks by bike. Ride through Gion, Nanzenji, Philosopher’s Path, and visit Ginkakuji, Shimogamo Shrine, and the Imperial Palace while soaking in ric...
Enjoy the scenic beauty of Amanohashidate, famous for its pine-lined sandbar and coastal views. Then visit Ine Funaya to experience a tranquil fishing village with tra...
Discover the essence of Kyoto on this full-day group tour led by a local guide. Explore iconic landmarks like ancient temples and shrines, as well as hidden corners yo...
Explore Kyoto's spiritual heart on a half-day tour. Visit Sanjusangendo Temple, Shimogamo Shrine, Tofukuji Temple, and Komyoin Temple.
Discover the magic of Gion as you stroll through lantern-lit streets, learn about geisha culture, and explore Kyoto’s most iconic historic district.
Not just a walk – a cultural deep dive. Understand geiko training, perform a Shinto ritual, decode Edo‑era townhouses, and explore Yasaka Shrine and Hanamikoji. Any st...
Explore feudal Japan with a French-speaking expert. Avoid the crowds at Kinkaku-ji and discover Zen. A unique experience combining architecture, gardens, and hospitality.
Discover the charm of Arashiyama with its stunning bamboo groves, scenic river views, and a visit to the famous Iwatayama Monkey Park.
Surrounded by bamboo and at peace in the garden, experience a momentary escape from the bustling Kyoto.
Beat the crowds and explore Kyoto’s top sights on a guided tour! Walk through 10,000 torii gates at Fushimi Inari, take in sweeping views from Kiyomizu-dera, and strol...
Explore the quiet side of Gion with a former history teacher. Walk through traditional streets and peaceful shrines while discovering geisha culture, Zen, and Kyoto’s ...