Kyoto, Japan

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.

Visitor admiring abstract art in a gallery, ideal for art and culture enthusiasts.

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Pagoda in historic Higashiyama district, Kyoto, Japan, at dusk.

Kyoto Experiencesfrom ¥2,800

Traditional Kyoto kaiseki meal with assorted dishes and fresh ingredients.

Kyoto Dining Experiencesfrom ¥14,200

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

Kyoto Day Toursfrom ¥8,000

Couple wearing traditional kimonos in Kyoto, Japan.

Kimono Rentals in Kyotofrom ¥4,200

Tea ceremony host in traditional kimono serving tea in Kyoto.

Tea Ceremony In Kyotofrom ¥1,270

Geisha in traditional kimono posing in a Japanese tea house.

Geisha Experiences In Kyotofrom ¥10,890

Sumo wrestler performing on stage in front of an audience in Japan.

Sumo Wrestling in Kyotofrom ¥5,500

Person admiring glowing lanterns at teamLab Biovortex, Kyoto Walking Tour.

TeamLab Biovortexfrom ¥19,500

Ramen Factory Kyoto: Ramen Cooking Class with Souvenir

Ramen Making Classes - Kyotofrom ¥7,000

Top experiences in Kyoto

What our guests say

Angie K

Greece

Couple

Jul 2026

Amazing experience, lovely staff, enjoyable experience meeting a geiko San, photos were allowed which was truly important to cherish the moment!!Strongly recommend the experience!!

Kyoto: Hands-On Matcha Tea Ceremony with a Real Maiko

Joanna P

Poland

Couple

Apr 2026

I loved all ceremony from the beginning to the end. We are in love with the lady who was the instructor of macha preparation :) Also calligraphy was very interesting and we were enjoying it a lot. In resume, everything was perfect!

Kyoto Gion Area: Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Orizuruya

Emma W

United Kingdom

Group

Apr 2026

Really great fun - you get a mix of seeing training styles and some bouts at the end too. Audience members can go in a ballot to participate. The snack bag was a good souvenir.

The Sumo Hall Hirakuza Osaka Admission Ticket

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

Sam M

United Kingdom

Couple

Last week

The whole thing was amazing and not at all what my partner and I expected. The food was delicious, and the waiting staff were quick and friendly. There was an English speaking announcer, who was very engaging and gave so much interesting info, whilst also getting the crowd involved. The sumo wrestlers were so charismatic and really knew how to work the crowd. My boyfriend and I both volunteered to challenge the wrestlers - putting on an inflatable Sumo suit and trying to push the wrestler out the ring. The Geisha was beautiful and it was great to see her dance. Got a pic with them all the end - what an amazing start to our trip! So worth the money :)

Premium Sumo Show with Wagyu Dinner, Unlimited Drinks & Geisha Dance · Asakusa

Anthony S

Australia

Couple

Last week

We learnt a lot about the sport and its origins. There was instructional bouts on how to win and what is not allowed in sumo. Then some ofthe audience got selected to participate and go one on one with the sumo wrestlers

The Classic Sumo Show — Live Bouts, Q&A with Wrestlers & Souvenir Photo · Shinjuku

Jeppe H

Denmark

Solo

3 weeks ago

The guide was extremely professional, and both the guide and the priest were very friendly. The purification ceremony was both fascinating and well explained.

Kyoto Fushimi Inari Hidden Waterfall: Sacred Takigyo Ritual Experience

Eleni V

Couple

Jun 2026

This was a fantastic experience that I highly recommend to anyone visiting Kyoto! We went for an afternoon show and it was a lovely experience. We learned about the history and daily practices of Geishas and Maikos, as well as got to experience a live performance from one of the few Maikos left in Kyoto!

Kyoto: Sit with a Real Geisha – Tea Ceremony, Traditional Dance & Snacks