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Historic steam locomotives displayed at Kyoto Railway Museum.
Museums
4.4(1,765)
Rated 4.4 out of 5.0 from 1765 ratings.
¥1,500
Free cancellation
Kimono-clad woman in traditional Kyoto machiya during tea ceremony.
Heritage Experiences
4.8(28)
Rated 4.8 out of 5.0 from 28 ratings.
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¥18,000
Free cancellation
Kasuga-taisha Shrine with deer in Nara, Japan, part of Nara and Kyoto One-Day Bus Tour.
Guided Tours
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¥19,000
Person in kimono walking through Fushimi Inari Shrine's torii gates, Kyoto.
Day Trips
4.1(111)
Rated 4.1 out of 5.0 from 111 ratings.
from ¥10,000
¥8,000
20% off
Free cancellation
Whisking matcha in a bowl on a bamboo tray.
Guided Tours
4.1(114)
Rated 4.1 out of 5.0 from 114 ratings.
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¥8,800
Free cancellation
Entrance gate of Nijo Castle in Kyoto, Japan, with ornate wooden carvings and gold accents.
Guided Tours
4.2(121)
Rated 4.2 out of 5.0 from 121 ratings.
from ¥19,906
¥15,527
22% off

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Krishnan Gopinath
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Krishnan

United Kingdom
Oct 2025
5/5
Fantastic day out at the Railway Museum. The trains on display were impressive, as was the viewing gallery to see live trains. The only downside was that there was minimal English translations.

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Lotte

Lotte

Jul 2025
4/5
Nice tour! Saw lots, guide was funny and gave us great tips on where to eat after. The bamboo forest was PACKED but still beautiful. Would recommend for first timers.

Kyoto's Top Temples Guided Tour: Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera & Kinkaku-ji from Osaka/Kyoto

Sebastian

Sebastian

Aug 2025
4/5
Well organized, bus was nice. Our guide spoke clearly and answered questions. Lunch was tasty, but a bit late. Good way to see a lot quickly.

Kyoto Temples & Castle Guided Tour: Arashiyama, Nijo Castle, Fushimi Inari, and Kinkakuji from Kyoto

Marius

Marius

May 2025
4/5
Busy but worth it. The temples are STUNNING and the deer bow for food (who knew?!). Bit of a walk but manageable. Would recommend.

Matcha Tour: Nara Park, Uji, and Hot Spring from Osaka

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