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    Red double-decker bus for Kyoto city tour parked at a station.

    Bus Tour

    Enjoy a scenic tour around Kyoto and explore the city at your own pace by creating your own itinerary. Discover the city's highlights as you make your way through the city on the bus tour of your choice. Additionally, enjoy commentary on the bus and hear fascinating facts about the sites you visit.
    from ¥ 4,300

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    Couple wearing traditional kimonos in Kyoto, Japan.

    Kimono Rentals in Kyoto

    Take your Kyoto tours up a notch with rental kimonos! With hassle-free kimono rentals, experience Japan in a truly immersive manner. Get complimentary hairstyling and accessories with kimonos, click pictures across the city, and take the historical city of Kyoto by storm! Explore the wide range of kimono rental experiences and book one now!
    from ¥ 4,200

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    Person in kimono with umbrella walking through Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kyoto.

    Kyoto Day Tours

    Kyoto day tours visit Fushimi Inari's 10,000 torii gates, Arashiyama's bamboo grove, Gion's geisha district, and optionally Nara's deer park on half-day and full-day itineraries. Find half-day tour tickets, full-day options, and evening Gion tour formats here.
    from ¥ 8,000

    Top experiences in Kyoto

    Sumo wrestler crouching, focused on opponent in a crowded arena, Japan.
    Grand Sumo Tournament with Reserved Seats & Expert English Guide · Ryōgoku Kokugikan
    Grand Sumo Tournament Tickets In Japan
    from
    ¥19,000
    Grand Sumo Tournament with Reserved Seats & Expert English Guide · Ryōgoku Kokugikan. Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 30 ratings.From ¥19,000
    Kimono-clad woman in traditional Kyoto machiya during tea ceremony.
    Kyoto Imperial Palace Area: Kimono Tea Ceremony in a 140-Year-Old Machiya
    Tea Ceremony In Kyoto
    from
    ¥24,300
    Kyoto Imperial Palace Area: Kimono Tea Ceremony in a 140-Year-Old Machiya. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 44 ratings.From ¥24,300
    Free cancellation
    Deer grazing in Nara Park, Japan, with lush green trees in the background.
    Kyoto & Nara Guided Tour: Temples, Deer Park & Timeless Icons from Osaka/Kyoto
    Kyoto Day Tours
    ¥10,000
    ¥8,000
    20% off
    Kyoto & Nara Guided Tour: Temples, Deer Park & Timeless Icons from Osaka/Kyoto. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 37 ratings.From ¥8,000
    Sky Hop Bus passing a large red torii gate in Kyoto.
    Sky Hop Bus: Kyoto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
    Hop-on Hop-off Tours Kyoto
    from
    ¥4,300
    Sky Hop Bus: Kyoto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour. Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 256 ratings.From ¥4,300
    Free cancellation
    Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion, surrounded by trees and reflecting in a pond, Kyoto, Japan.
    Kyoto Heritage Guided Tour: Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari & Kiyomizu-dera on Luxury Coach with Optional Lunch
    Kyoto Day Tours
    from
    ¥19,000
    Kyoto Heritage Guided Tour: Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari & Kiyomizu-dera on Luxury Coach with Optional Lunch. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings.From ¥19,000
    Selling out fast
    Geisha in traditional green kimono performing with ornate umbrella in Japan.
    Kyoto: Gion Geisha District Walking Tour with Live Maiko Performance
    Geisha Experiences In Kyoto
    ¥20,800
    Kyoto: Gion Geisha District Walking Tour with Live Maiko Performance. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥20,800
    Selling out fast
    Geisha performing with fans in traditional attire, Kyoto.
    Kyoto: Sit with a Real Geisha – Tea Ceremony, Traditional Dance & Snacks
    Geisha Experiences In Kyoto
    from
    ¥13,000
    Kyoto: Sit with a Real Geisha – Tea Ceremony, Traditional Dance & Snacks. Rated 5 out of 5 from 2 ratings.From ¥13,000
    Selling out fast
    Couple in traditional kimonos at Kyoto Kimono Rental Yumeyakata.
    Kimono Photoshoot in a Traditional Kyoto Machiya House
    Kimono Rentals in Kyoto
    ¥8,305

    Price varies by group size

    Kimono Photoshoot in a Traditional Kyoto Machiya House. Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.From ¥8,305
    Free cancellation
    Map highlighting JR West Kansai Area with cities Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Himeji, Wakayama, and Otsu.
    JR West Kansai Area Rail Pass
    Train Passes
    from
    ¥2,800
    JR West Kansai Area Rail Pass. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1703 ratings.From ¥2,800
    Kyoto Sky Bus tour with view of Kyoto Tower in Japan.
    Combo (Save 5%): Kyoto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Nidec Kyoto Tower Tickets
    Combo
    from ¥5,200
    ¥4,940
    5% off
    Combo (Save 5%): Kyoto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Nidec Kyoto Tower Tickets . Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 2311 ratings.From ¥4,940
    Kinkaku-Ji Temple in Kyoto surrounded by trees and reflecting in a pond.
    Guided Tour of Nijo Castle And Kinkaku-Ji Temple
    Nijo Castle Tickets
    ¥13,200
    ¥12,804
    3% off
    Guided Tour of Nijo Castle And Kinkaku-Ji Temple. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥12,804
    Free cancellation
    Entrance gate of Nijo Castle in Kyoto, Japan, with ornate wooden carvings and gold accents.
    Kyoto Temples & Castle Guided Tour: Arashiyama, Nijo Castle, Fushimi Inari, and Kinkakuji from Kyoto
    Kyoto Day Trips
    ¥19,350
    Kyoto Temples & Castle Guided Tour: Arashiyama, Nijo Castle, Fushimi Inari, and Kinkakuji from Kyoto. Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 121 ratings.From ¥19,350
    Geisha in traditional kimono posing in a Japanese tea house.
    Kyoto: Maiko Transformation with Full Kimono Makeover & Professional Photoshoot
    Geisha Experiences In Kyoto
    from
    ¥15,510
    Kyoto: Maiko Transformation with Full Kimono Makeover & Professional Photoshoot. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥15,510
    Maiko performing tea ceremony in traditional attire during cultural experience in Kyoto.
    Kyoto: Dine with a Maiko – Kaiseki Meal, Live Dance, Tea Ceremony & Q&A
    Geisha Experiences In Kyoto
    ¥9,900
    Kyoto: Dine with a Maiko – Kaiseki Meal, Live Dance, Tea Ceremony & Q&A. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥9,900
    Free cancellation
    Amanohashidate sandbar view on Kyoto Coastal Tour, Japan.
    Kyoto Coast Guided Tour: Amanohashidate View & Ine’s Floating Village from Osaka/Kyoto
    Kyoto Day Tours
    ¥12,000
    ¥9,600
    20% off
    Kyoto Coast Guided Tour: Amanohashidate View & Ine’s Floating Village from Osaka/Kyoto. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 104 ratings.From ¥9,600
    Free cancellation
    Women in kimonos walking through Fushimi Inari Shrine's torii gates in Kyoto.
    From Kyoto/Osaka: Kinkakuji, Kiyomizu Temple Area, & Fushimi-Inari Shrine Guided Day Tour
    Kinkakuji Temple
    ¥10,000
    ¥8,000
    20% off
    From Kyoto/Osaka: Kinkakuji, Kiyomizu Temple Area, & Fushimi-Inari Shrine Guided Day Tour. Rated 3 out of 5 from 3 ratings.From ¥8,000
    Selling out fast
    People enjoying sake tasting at a Kyoto brewery during a walking tour.
    Kyoto Sake Brewery & Tasting Tour
    Kyoto Dining Experiences
    ¥14,900
    Kyoto Sake Brewery & Tasting Tour. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥14,900
    Visitors enjoying skewered snacks at Nishiki Market in Kyoto.
    Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Tour with 7 Tastings
    Kyoto Dining Experiences
    ¥10,300
    Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Tour with 7 Tastings. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥10,300
    Person in kimono walking through Fushimi Inari Shrine's torii gates, Kyoto.
    Kyoto's Top Temples Guided Tour: Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera & Kinkaku-ji from Osaka/Kyoto
    Kyoto Day Tours
    from ¥10,000
    ¥8,000
    20% off
    Kyoto's Top Temples Guided Tour: Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera & Kinkaku-ji from Osaka/Kyoto. Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 112 ratings.From ¥8,000
    Free cancellation
    day-tour to nara park, osaka and kobe from kyoto-1
    Day-Tour to Nara Park, Osaka and Kobe from Kyoto
    Day Trips
    ¥20,607
    Day-Tour to Nara Park, Osaka and Kobe from Kyoto. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥20,607
    Free cancellation
    Whisking matcha in a bowl on a bamboo tray.
    Matcha Tour: Nara Park, Uji, and Hot Spring from Osaka
    Kyoto Day Tours
    from
    ¥8,800
    Matcha Tour: Nara Park, Uji, and Hot Spring from Osaka. Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 114 ratings.From ¥8,800
    Participants crafting traditional Japanese sweets in a workshop setting.
    Kyoto Karasuma Area: Tea Ceremony Experience with Japanese Traditional Sweets Making
    Tea Ceremony In Kyoto
    from
    ¥1,870
    Kyoto Karasuma Area: Tea Ceremony Experience with Japanese Traditional Sweets Making. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥1,870
    Sagano Romantic Train passing through vibrant autumn foliage in Kyoto, Japan.
    Kyoto Cherry Blossom Day Tour: Sagano Romantic Train, Hozugawa River Boat, and Arashiyama
    Cherry Blossom Tours
    ¥13,000
    Kyoto Cherry Blossom Day Tour: Sagano Romantic Train, Hozugawa River Boat, and Arashiyama. Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.From ¥13,000
    Free cancellation
    Kintetsu train passing by Heijo Palace in Nara, Japan.
    Kintetsu Rail Pass
    Train Passes
    from
    ¥1,900
    Kintetsu Rail Pass. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 27 ratings.From ¥1,900
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    Tomasz K

    Poland
    Couple
    Last week
    It was a wonderful trip. Our guide, Mari, is a true sumo fan. Full of passion and knowledge for sumo. She experienced the competition, and we did too.

    Grand Sumo Tournament with Reserved Seats & Expert English Guide · Ryōgoku Kokugikan

    Rose M

    United States
    Group
    2 weeks ago
    The guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about the event. He covered the history as well as current wrestlers rankings and different strategies during the matches.

    Grand Sumo Tournament with Reserved Seats & Expert English Guide · Ryōgoku Kokugikan

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    France
    Group
    Mar 2026
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    Combo: Kyoto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Nidec Kyoto Tower Tickets

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    Portugal
    Solo
    Mar 2026

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    I liked to preparation of the trip . The tourist guide Joanna cared well of all of us sending WhatsApp message regarding the ponctuality

    Kyoto Guided Tour: Bamboo Grove, Shrines & Nara Park from Osaka

    Claudine H

    United States
    Couple
    Mar 2026
    I loved when they dressed us up so professionally and the pictures were great and there was this girl a worker and she explained to us the traditional things and we did the tea ceremony it was so fun we had a great time!

    Kyoto Imperial Palace Area: Kimono Tea Ceremony in a 140-Year-Old Machiya

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