Kyoto: Kimono Makeover, Photoshoot, and Guided Tour
Immerse yourself in Japanese culture with a kimono makeover and photoshoot in Kyoto. Follow a professional photographer to the most scenic spots in the city.
Your own guide, your own pace, priced per group rather than per person on most listings.
For the operators we researched and recommend, see our food tours and cooking classes in Kyoto, or the experiences overview.
Private tours
Kyoto: Private Customizable Day Tour in a Luxury Vehicle
Discover the sights of Kyoto that interest you the most on this customizable sightseeing tour. Alongside a private driver-guide.
Kyoto: Private Custom Walking Tour With A Local Guide
Explore Kyoto alongside a local guide! Let him show you all there is to know about the city, the iconic places and the history but also some nice places to eat during ...
Kyoto: Private Full-Day Highlights Tour by Vehicle with Guide
Discover Kyoto’s top attractions on a full-day private tour by vehicle. Visit iconic landmarks, cultural sites, and hidden gems with an English-speaking guide.
Kyoto: Private Custom Tour with Professional Guide
Explore Kyoto your way with a private customizable tour. Enjoy a professional guide, flexible durations, and optional private car or van transportation for a comfortab...
Kyoto: Private Rickshaw Tour of Gion and Higashiyama Area
Take a private tour by traditional rickshaw, to discover the neighborhood of Higashiyama. See the main sights of this historic area, and pass through the geisha distri...
Kyoto: Private Highlights Tour with Guide and Luxury Vehicle
Discover the sights of Kyoto that interest you the most on this customizable sightseeing tour. Alongside a private driver-guide, make an itinerary of your desired attractions.
Kyoto: Arashiyama Customized Rickshaw Tour & Bamboo Forest
Together with your personal guide, enjoy a rickshaw tour through Arashiyama, one of Kyoto's greenest, most picturesque and historic neighborhoods.
Kyoto Private Customizable Full-Day Tour with Luxury Vehicle
Discover Kyoto's hidden gems on a private guided tour from Osaka, Kyoto. Visit iconic sites like Fushimi Inari Taisha and Kinkaku-ji, and explore the historic streets of Gion.
Kyoto: Private Kimono Experience & Professional Photoshoot
Capture unforgettable memories with a private kimono photoshoot in Kyoto. Wear a traditional kimono, explore Kyoto’s historic streets, and create beautiful photos with...
Kyoto: Private Day Tour with English Guide & Vehicle
Explore Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites on a private full-day tour. Visit iconic temples, historic landmarks, and hidden gems with an English-speaking guide for a ...
Kyoto: Private photoshoot (Gion)
Capture memories with a professional photographer in Kyoto. Choose from iconic locations like Fushimi Inari, Gion, or Arashiyama, and receive edited photos within two days.
Kyoto: Nijo-jo Castle Samurai & Shogun Private In-Depth Tour
Enjoy an exclusive private in-depth tour of Kyoto’s World Heritage Nijo-jo Castle with a local guide. Explore samurai power, shogunal ceremony, palace art, and refined...
Kyoto: Private Cultural and Historical Sightseeing Tour in Spanish
Discover Kyoto with a private guide in Spanish. Tour temples, shrines and Gion while learning about the history and culture of Japan's ancient capital.
Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Explore the best of Kyoto with a private guide on a 4 or 6 or 8-hour tour. Enjoy the full freedom and flexibility of customizing your own itinerary.
Kyoto: Private Gion District Photoshoot Experience
Explore Kyoto with a professional photographer and capture unforgettable memories. Receive beautifully edited high-resolution photos plus all unedited JPG images.
Kyoto: Arashiyama Highlights & Hozu River Boat Private Tour
Experience Kyoto’s top highlights on a 6.5-hour private tour: 16-km Hozu River boat cruise, Bamboo Grove, Okochi Sanso gardens with drinks, Monkey Park vistas, and a c...
Kyoto/Nara: Private Car Tour with Native Tour Navigator
Discover Kyoto on a private car tour with a native guide. See historical temples, admire stunning shrines, and try local activities.
Osaka: Private and Fully Customized Tour with Hotel Meet Up
Embark on a journey through the vibrant streets of Osaka with our meticulously crafted tours, offering the perfect blend of exploration and personalization.
Kyoto Private Tour: Full-Day Highlights with English Guide
Enjoy 100% customizable day tour with english speaking guide. Discover Kyoto’s hidden gems , visit secret bamboo forest, explore ancient temples without crowds. Enjoy ...
Kyoto: Early-Access Fushimi Inari Private Walking Tour
Explore Fushimi Inari Taisha on a private early-access walking tour. Learn about shrine etiquette, capture stunning photos, and enjoy a peaceful morning at Kyoto’s ico...
Otagi Nenbutsu-ji & Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Walking Tour
Explore Otagi Nenbutsu-ji, stroll hidden trails, and walk through the iconic Bamboo Forest—on a guided tour with private car from Kyoto Station. A peaceful, culture-ri...
Kyoto: Private Customized Day Tour with Driver and Vehicle
Discover Kyoto’s hidden gems on a private tour with a driver. Explore secret temples, peaceful bamboo paths, and authentic neighborhoods in a private vehicle.
Kobe: Private Tour - Excursion to Osaka / Kyoto possible
Kobe awaits! Craft your dream tour: seaside strolls, thrilling bridge views, or mountain escapes. Local guide unlocks hidden gems & must-sees based on YOUR interests.
Kyoto: Arashiyama Monkey Park, Bamboo Forest, and Temples
Visit the Arashiyama district in Kyoto on this guided tour. Discover the history of the area and see the famous bamboo forest. Get up close and personal with the monke...
Best of Kyoto: Guided Full Day or Half-Day Tour with a Local
Explore Kyoto like a true local, Choose a Full Day or a half-day tour to Discover iconic sights, hidden gems, and authentic culture while creating unforgettable memori...
Kyoto: Personalized Guided Private Tour
Explore the ancient capital of Japan on a private day tour with a professional local guide who will arrange a fully customized tour for you, according to your interests.
Nagoya: Kyoto Hidden Gems Private Tour with Guide
Discover Kyoto's hidden gems on a private tour from Nagoya. Explore the preserved lanes of the Higashiyama District, uncover peaceful temple grounds, and visit the hid...
Kyoto Private Tour: Fushimi Inari & Bamboo (Licensed Guide)
Embark on a private guided tour of Fushimi Inari Shrine and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Kyoto and a flexible itinerary tailo...
Kyoto Private E-cycling: Iconic Highlights or Quiet Serenity
Experience the magic of Kyoto on a personalized bicycle tour! Discover hidden gems, serene temples, and local shops while connecting deeply with the city's rich cultur...
Kyoto: Uji Private Matcha-Making & UNESCO Tour
Discover Uji, the birthplace of Japanese tea culture, on a private walking tour. Enjoy a hands-on matcha-making experience and visit Byodoin Temple, Uji Shrine, and more.
Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto and Nara Customized Private Guided Tour
Discover the historic Kansai region on a private guided day trip. Explore Kyoto's temples, vibrant atmosphere, and Nara's World Heritage temples.
Kyoto: Ohara Village Private Tour with Hotel Pickup
Explore the hidden gem of Ohara on a private tour from Kyoto. Visit stunning gardens, feel the spiritual energy of sacred temples, and learn about Buddhism's role in s...
Kyoto: Photo Shoot with a Private Vacation Photographer
Forget selfies and pestering strangers, capture your journey in a contemporary and candid style with your own personal Kyoto vacation photographer. Return home with am...
Kyoto Half Day Walking Tour with Local Expert Guide
Experience the ultimate blend of ancient tradition and modern innovation in Kyoto. Explore iconic shrines, historic temples, a royal palace, and a world-class railway museum.
Private Tour to Monkey Park and Arashiyama Highlights
I live in Arashiyama, so Arashiyama is very familiar to me. I know guests want to experience the thoughtfulness of a guide who lives or knows the area. I can convey yo...
Kyoto: Discover Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji in One Tour
Discover the beauty of Kyoto’s Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji temples on a guided tour. Explore the serene gardens, learn about the history and architecture, and enjoy a de...
Kyoto: Private Full-Day Tour by Car
Explore Kyoto with a local guide by car, avoiding the crowds and congestion of public transport. Enjoy exploring Kyoto at your own pace.
Kyoto: Guided Photo Tour with Cinematic Photography
Explore Kyoto's historic sites on a guided photo tour. Visit Yasaka Shrine and Kodaiji Temple, and receive over 200 photos and 10 edited shots.
Kyoto: Nighttime Zen Meditation and Matcha Tea Experience
Experience the tranquility of a nighttime visit to Keishunin Temple in Kyoto. Try your hand at zazen meditation, enjoy a cup of matcha tea, and savor a traditional Jap...
Kyoto: Private Gion Geisha District & Hidden Gems Tour
Enjoy a private walking tour of Kyoto’s historic Gion with your own local guide. Explore hidden streets, teahouses, temples, shrines, and iconic geisha culture, with a...
Kyoto: Arashiyama Highlights 3-Hour Private Tour
Explore Arashiyama on a 3-hour private tour: Bamboo Grove, Okochi Sanso Villa gardens with drinks, scenic Arashiyama Park nature trails, Togetsukyo Bridge, and Monkey ...
Kyoto: Private Customized Walking Tour with a Local Insider
Explore Kyoto with a local host on a private, personalized walking tour. Blend iconic sights and spontaneous discovery, shaped around your passions and interests at yo...
Nara Private Tour: Iconic Sights & Hidden Gems with a Local
Come with us to visit Nara during one day on foot, to interact with friendly deer and to discover the the first fixed capital of Japan and to know more about Japanese ...
Kyoto: Private Photoshoot Experience in Arashiyama Bamboo
Capture unforgettable memories with a private photoshoot in Arashiyama. Explore Kyoto’s iconic bamboo forest and scenic surroundings with a professional photographer.
Osaka-Kyoto Customized tour with pickup and English guide
This tour includes everything you need! 8 to 10 hours tour with a professional guide who helps you navigate the places and describes the history of the places to make ...
Kyoto Daikakuji Temple and Heart Sutra Copying Experience
Explore Daikakuji Temple, a former imperial villa in Kyoto, with a guide. Learn about its connection to the Heart Sutra and experience copying the sutra in a quiet tem...
Kyoto: Private Walking Tour with a Local
Skip the typical tour. Discover Kyoto with a passionate local on a private, personalized walk full of hidden gems, real stories, and authentic connection
Kyoto: Private bike tour of the northern treasures.
Available in French, English, or German. A day spent cycling through the wonderful, less-visited local shrines and temples. A true spiritual and bucolic getaway.
Nara: Private Car Tour of Hidden Gems & Ancient Icons
Discover Nara's spiritual landmarks and heritage sites on a private car tour. Visit Nara Park, Tōdai-ji, Isuien Garden, and Kasugataisha Shrine, and enjoy a flexible i...
Kyoto: Kurama Temple and Mountain Legends Guided Hike
Explore the spiritual and natural wonders of Mount Kurama on a guided tour from Kyoto. Discover the unique blend of Buddhism, Shinto, and mountain worship in this sacred site.
Kyoto: Private Full-Day Tour with Driver & Custom Itinerary
Explore Kyoto on a private full-day tour with an English-speaking driver. Visit iconic temples, shrines, and districts, and enjoy a flexible itinerary tailored to your...
Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Shrine Private Photoshoot
Capture unforgettable memories with a private photoshoot at Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto. Explore the iconic red torii gates and traditional scenery with a profession...
Kyoto: Private 4-hours Guided Tour (Customizable Itinerary)
Discover Kyoto on a private guided tour with a customizable itinerary. Choose from 3 curated itineraries or create your own, and explore iconic landmarks, historic str...
Kyoto: Early Bird Arashiyama Bamboo & Tenryu-ji Tour
Beat the crowds at Arashiyama's Bamboo Forest, Tenryu-ji Temple, and Togetsu-kyo Bridge. Enjoy a peaceful morning walk and capture perfect, crowd-free photos of the ic...
Kyoto Geisha Show Cultural Hour with an apprentice Maiko
Discover Kyoto’s geisha arts—with an apprentice geisha, Maiko. Short performance, photos, and an elegant Q&A.
Kyoto: Private Guided Tour with Customizable Itinerary
Explore Kyoto with a private guide and vehicle. Visit iconic landmarks like Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kinkaku-ji, and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Customize your itinerary to ...
Kyoto Private Custom Tour with Local Guide
Explore Kyoto on a private and personalized walking tour with a local experts. Enjoy customizing your own itinerary, and learning about Kyoto from locals.
Kyoto: Enryakuji Express Tour - UNESCO Sacred Buddhist Site
Embark on a spiritual journey at Mount Hiei's Enryaku-ji Temple, a revered mountain monastery shaping Japanese Buddhist thought. Immerse yourself in its tranquil beaut...
Kyoto Full-Day Private Customizable Tour with English Guide
Discover Kyoto on a private full-day tour with a local guide. Explore iconic landmarks, wander historic streets, and uncover hidden gems tailored to your interests and pace.
Kyoto: Kifune Shrine and the Sacred Kifune Valley Day Trip
Escape to the peaceful Kifune Valley and visit the sacred Kifune Shrine on a day trip from Kyoto. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty and spiritual atmosphere of th...
Nara Park: 3-Hour Private Guided Tour
We will explore the first fixed capital of Japan, high city of tradition and history. We will learn more about Japan with this ancient capitale which became a calm cou...
Yoshino: Private Guided Tour & Hiking in a Japanese Mountain
Come with us to visit Yoshino Town on foot and by public transports especially during the beautiful sakura season late March to mid-April but also off-season. We are w...
Kyoto: Ginkakuji, Silver Pavilion Guided Tour in 1 Hour
Discover the serene beauty of Ginkakuji Temple, Kyoto's Silver Pavilion. Wander through its stunning gardens, admire the historic architecture, and experience the tran...
Kyoto Full Day Tour
Through temples, shrines, and historic streets, we discover the legends and history of this beautiful city. Kyoto is peaceful, refined and historic, easy to fall in love with.
Kyoto: Ichijoji Quiet Temples & Local Streets Private Walk
Explore a quieter side of Kyoto on a private walk through Shisendo, Enkoji, peaceful hillside streets, and the relaxed local cafés and lanes of Ichijoji.
Kyoto: Zen and Art at Tranquil Kennin-ji Temple
Discover the serene beauty of Kennin-ji Temple on a guided tour. Explore the temple's gardens, admire its architecture, and learn about the history of Zen Buddhism in Kyoto.
Kyoto: Gion Geisha & Kabuki Culture Private In-Depth Tour
Enjoy an exclusive private in-depth Gion tour with a local guide, and discover Kabuki’s Kyoto birthplace, geisha culture, hidden lanes, and living hanamachi traditions...
Kyoto: teamLab Biovortex, Kiyomizu-dera & Gion Tour
Experience Kyoto's ultimate contrast! Immerse yourself in digital art at teamLab Biovortex, then explore the historic Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Gion's Geisha district w...
Kyoto: To-ji Temple Buddhist Culture Private In-Depth Tour
Enjoy an exclusive private in-depth tour of Kyoto’s To-ji Temple with a local guide. Explore Shingon Buddhism, imperial history, hidden corners, and Japan’s tallest wo...
Osaka: Iconic Taiko Bridge & Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine Tour
Discover the secrets of Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine, one of the oldest shines in Japan. Our knowledgeable guide will introduce you to different charms of this ancient shri...
2-Hour Shopping Tour Plan / private
This concierge tour offers people who don't know where to go and what to buy, such as traditional Kyoto crafts,. We will listen to your needs and suggest the best shop...
Kyoto: Hidden Spirit Realm Guided Tour
Walk Kyoto’s shadowed paths through forgotten mountain shrines, deserted bamboo groves, and an abandoned castle. This tour uncovers stories, spirits, and places where ...
Osaka: Private Walking Shore Excursion - Kobe/Kyoto/Nara/Osaka
Discover the best of Kobe, Kyoto, Nara or even Osaka on a private shore excursion by public transportation with a guide. Customize your tour according to your interest...
Kyoto: Kiyomizu-dera Buddhist Culture Private In-Depth Tour
Enjoy an exclusive private in-depth Kiyomizu-dera tour with a local guide, uncovering the temple’s resilience, sacred history, hidden details, and powerful stories at ...
Kyoto: Best Private Samurai Tour - The Deepest Legacy
・Trace Hideyoshi’s rise from peasant to samurai ruler. ・See National Treasure architecture and historic art screens. ・Flexible starts 9 AM–2 PM; ideal for pre-check-in.