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Kyoto for art & culture lovers

Soak up Kyoto's art and culture with tours and experiences that offer a glimpse into the local tapestry. These experiences are tailor-made to satisfy your cultural curiosity.
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Top things to do

Experiences
Experiences
from ¥2,800
Cherry Blossom Tours
Cherry Blossom Tours
from ¥13,000
Kyoto Day Tours
Kyoto Day Tours
from ¥8,000
Kimono Rentals in Kyoto
Kimono Rentals in Kyoto
from ¥4,180
Tea Ceremony in Kyoto
Tea Ceremony in Kyoto
from ¥3,500

Top experiences in Kyoto

Tea ceremony in traditional kimono inside historic Machiya townhouse.
Workshops
Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Experience in a 100-Year-Old Machiya near Nishiki Market
from
¥3,850

Price varies by group size

Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Experience in a 100-Year-Old Machiya near Nishiki Market. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥3,850
Free cancellation
Kimono-clad woman in traditional Kyoto machiya during tea ceremony.
Heritage Experiences
Kyoto: Kimono Rental & Tea Ceremony Experience in a Machiya House near Kyoto Imperial Palace
from
¥27,000
Kyoto: Kimono Rental & Tea Ceremony Experience in a Machiya House near Kyoto Imperial Palace. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 30 ratings.From ¥27,000
Free cancellation
Master presenting steaming tea cup during traditional ceremony.
Coffee & Tea
Osaka: Tea Ceremony & Matcha-Making Experience in Dotonbori
from
¥3,900
Osaka: Tea Ceremony & Matcha-Making Experience in Dotonbori. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥3,900
Selling out fast
Kimono-clad women participating in a tea ceremony at a traditional Japanese house.
Workshops
Kyoto: Kimono Tea Ceremony Experience at Kyoto Orizuruya, Gion
from
¥7,700
Kyoto: Kimono Tea Ceremony Experience at Kyoto Orizuruya, Gion. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥7,700
Free cancellation
Tea ceremony participant preparing matcha in traditional Japanese room.
Workshops
Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Experience & Seasonal Wagashi at Machiya House in Gion/Kiyomizu Area
from
¥4,000
Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Experience & Seasonal Wagashi at Machiya House in Gion/Kiyomizu Area. Rated 5 out of 5 from 2 ratings.From ¥4,000
Free cancellation
Yasaka Shrine entrance illuminated at night with cherry blossoms, Kyoto, Japan.
Guided Tours
Kyoto Cherry Blossom Night Tour: Hanami, Maruyama Park, Izakaya, and Yasaka Shrine
from ¥10,000
¥9,000
10% off
Kyoto Cherry Blossom Night Tour: Hanami, Maruyama Park, Izakaya, and Yasaka Shrine. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥9,000
Free cancellation
Hands holding a bowl of matcha tea with a whisk and tea set on a table in Tokyo.
Workshops
Tokyo: Kimono, Matcha and Tea Ceremony Experience
¥9,000
Tokyo: Kimono, Matcha and Tea Ceremony Experience. Rated 5 out of 5 from 10 ratings.From ¥9,000
Selling out fast
Grinding tencha leaves into matcha powder with a granite stone mill.
Coffee & Tea
Uji, Kyoto: Grinding Matcha Experience &Tea Museum tickets set
¥3,500
Uji, Kyoto: Grinding Matcha Experience &Tea Museum tickets set. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥3,500
Selling out fast
Maiko performs traditional dance with a fan for an audience in Kyoto, Japan.
Show
MEET MAIKO: Meet & Greet, Maiko Show and Experience
from
¥7,700
MEET MAIKO: Meet & Greet, Maiko Show and Experience. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥7,700
Guests in traditional kimonos walking in a Kyoto street after visiting a kimono rental.
Heritage Experiences
Kimono and Yukata Rental Near Kiyomizu-dera (Gion) with Optional Hair Styling and Makeup
from
¥4,180
Kimono and Yukata Rental Near Kiyomizu-dera (Gion) with Optional Hair Styling and Makeup. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 36 ratings.From ¥4,180
Free cancellation
Woman in kimono holding parasol in Kyoto Arashiyama.
Workshops
Kimono Rental Near Arashiyama
from
¥4,950
Kimono Rental Near Arashiyama. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥4,950
Free cancellation
Whisking matcha in a bowl on a bamboo tray.
Guided Tours
Matcha Tour: Nara Park, Uji, and Hot Spring from Osaka
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
Free cancellation
Woman participating in a traditional tea ceremony in Kyoto, holding a tea bowl.
Coffee & Tea
Kyoto: Tea Ceremony in 150-Year-Old Townhouse with Tables & Chairs
¥6,600
Kyoto: Tea Ceremony in 150-Year-Old Townhouse with Tables & Chairs . Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥6,600
Selling out fast
Guide demonstrating matcha making process in traditional Japanese tea room.
Workshops
Tea Ceremony Meditation: Make Your Own Matcha with a Tea Master
¥7,000
Tea Ceremony Meditation: Make Your Own Matcha with a Tea Master. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥7,000
Selling out fast
Tourists in traditional attire outside a Japanese tea ceremony venue.
Workshops
Kyoto: Kimono & Tea Ceremony Experience near Nishiki Market
from
¥7,700
Kyoto: Kimono & Tea Ceremony Experience near Nishiki Market. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥7,700
Free cancellation
Pouring hot tea into a traditional pot during a private tea ceremony.
Workshops
Nara: Private Tea Ceremony & Seasonal Wagashi Experience
¥9,776
Nara: Private Tea Ceremony & Seasonal Wagashi Experience. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥9,776

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