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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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Kimono-clad woman in traditional Kyoto machiya during tea ceremony.
Kyoto Imperial Palace Area: Kimono Tea Ceremony in a 140-Year-Old Machiya
Heritage Experiences
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¥24,300
Kyoto Imperial Palace Area: Kimono Tea Ceremony in a 140-Year-Old Machiya. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 43 ratings.From ¥24,300
Free cancellation
Master presenting steaming tea cup during traditional ceremony.
Osaka Dotonbori Area: Tea Ceremony & Matcha-Making Experience
Coffee & Tea
¥3,900
Osaka Dotonbori Area: Tea Ceremony & Matcha-Making Experience. Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.From ¥3,900
Selling out fast
Kimono-clad women participating in a tea ceremony at a traditional Japanese house.
Kyoto Gion Area: Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Orizuruya
Workshops
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¥7,700
Kyoto Gion Area: Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Orizuruya. Rated 5 out of 5 from 2 ratings.From ¥7,700
Free cancellation
Pouring hot tea into a traditional pot during a private tea ceremony.
Nara: Private Tea Ceremony with Seasonal Wagashi in 120-Year-Old Kominka
Workshops
¥9,649
Nara: Private Tea Ceremony with Seasonal Wagashi in 120-Year-Old Kominka. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥9,649
Tea ceremony in traditional kimono inside historic Machiya townhouse.
Kyoto Nishiki Market Area: Tea Ceremony Experience in a 100-Year-Old Machiya
Workshops
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¥3,850

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Kyoto Nishiki Market Area: Tea Ceremony Experience in a 100-Year-Old Machiya. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥3,850
Selling out fast
Grinding tencha leaves into matcha powder with a granite stone mill.
Uji Chazuna Museum: Matcha Grinding Workshop + Museum Ticket
Coffee & Tea
¥3,500
Uji Chazuna Museum: Matcha Grinding Workshop + Museum Ticket. Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.From ¥3,500
Free cancellation
Maiko performs traditional dance with a fan for an audience in Kyoto, Japan.
MEET MAIKO: Meet & Greet, Maiko Show and Experience
Show
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¥7,700
MEET MAIKO: Meet & Greet, Maiko Show and Experience. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥7,700
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Tourists in traditional attire outside a Japanese tea ceremony venue.
Kyoto Nishiki Market Area: Kimono & Tea Ceremony Experience
Workshops
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¥7,700
Kyoto Nishiki Market Area: Kimono & Tea Ceremony Experience. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥7,700
Free cancellation
Traveler in kimono at a traditional Japanese temple.
Kyoto: Kimono Photoshoot at Kiyomizu Dera
Workshops
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¥22,929
Kyoto: Kimono Photoshoot at Kiyomizu Dera. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥22,929
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Individuals in traditional yukata walking with umbrellas on a Kyoto street.
Kyoto: Kimono Rental near Kyoto Station
Workshops
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¥4,200
Kyoto: Kimono Rental near Kyoto Station. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥4,200
Free cancellation
Yasaka Shrine entrance illuminated at night with cherry blossoms, Kyoto, Japan.
Kyoto Cherry Blossom Night Tour: Hanami, Maruyama Park, Izakaya, and Yasaka Shrine
Guided Tours
¥10,000
¥9,000
10% off
Kyoto Cherry Blossom Night Tour: Hanami, Maruyama Park, Izakaya, and Yasaka Shrine. Rated 5 out of 5 from 2 ratings.From ¥9,000
Free cancellation
Whisking matcha in a bowl on a bamboo tray.
Matcha Tour: Nara Park, Uji, and Hot Spring from Osaka
Guided Tours
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¥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
Tea ceremony participant preparing matcha in traditional Japanese room.
Kyoto Gion-Kiyomizu Area: Tea Ceremony with Seasonal Wagashi in a Machiya
Workshops
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¥4,000
Kyoto Gion-Kiyomizu Area: Tea Ceremony with Seasonal Wagashi in a Machiya. Rated 5 out of 5 from 3 ratings.From ¥4,000
Free cancellation
Hands holding a bowl of matcha tea with a whisk and tea set on a table in Tokyo.
Tokyo: Kimono, Matcha and Tea Ceremony Experience
Workshops
¥9,000
Tokyo: Kimono, Matcha and Tea Ceremony Experience. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings.From ¥9,000
Free cancellation
Woman in kimono holding parasol in Kyoto Arashiyama.
Kimono Rental Near Arashiyama
Workshops
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¥4,950
Kimono Rental Near Arashiyama. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥4,950
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
Guided Tours
¥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
Free cancellation
Woman participating in a traditional tea ceremony in Kyoto, holding a tea bowl.
Kyoto Ninenzaka Area: Tea Ceremony Experience in a 150-Year-Old Townhouse
Coffee & Tea
¥6,600
Kyoto Ninenzaka Area: Tea Ceremony Experience in a 150-Year-Old Townhouse. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥6,600
Free cancellation
Guide demonstrating matcha making process in traditional Japanese tea room.
Kyoto Karasuma Area: Make-Your-Own Matcha Tea with a Tea Master in a Traditional Townhouse
Workshops
¥8,000
Kyoto Karasuma Area: Make-Your-Own Matcha Tea with a Tea Master in a Traditional Townhouse. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥8,000
Selling out fast
People enjoying sake tasting at a Kyoto brewery during a walking tour.
Kyoto Sake Brewery & Tasting Tour
Walking Tours
¥14,900
Kyoto Sake Brewery & Tasting Tour. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥14,900
Free cancellation
Asian woman in kimono walking near pagoda in Kyoto, Japan.
Kyoto: Kimono Rental near Kiyomizu-dera
Workshops
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¥6,863
Kyoto: Kimono Rental near Kiyomizu-dera. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥6,863

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