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    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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    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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    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

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    Kasuga-taisha Shrine with deer in Nara, Japan, part of Nara and Kyoto One-Day Bus Tour.
    Nara and Kyoto One-Day Bus Tour
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    Nara and Kyoto One-Day Bus Tour. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥19,000

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    What our guests say

    Richard C

    France
    Group
    Mar 2026
    Very easy to use. Convenient to be able to view tickets without an internet connection.“You just need to download the app—it’s very quick, and the tickets are easily accessible. The staff on site can scan them quickly, which helps avoid unnecessary queues at the ticket counters.

    Combo: Kyoto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Nidec Kyoto Tower Tickets

    Andre C

    Portugal
    Solo
    Mar 2026

    +3 more

    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

    Frederic S

    Solo
    2 days ago
    It was amazing. The guide explained everything about sumo to us. I loved it. The sumo tournament was exceptional. A big thank you to the whole team and to the guide, who was very friendly.

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

    Rose M

    United States
    Group
    4 days 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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