KYOTO / EXPERIENCES

Kyoto. Meet the culture within.

Time with samurai armour, encounters in temples and walks through the lanes of Gion. Explore Kyoto’s culture through experiences that take you beyond simply looking.

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Samurai armour, temples and the lanes of Gion

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Area collection: Kyoto
Listed experiences: 14 experiences
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Kyoto experiences

Browse all experiences in the Kyoto area collection, including experiences offered in multiple areas. Check each page for the actual location and conditions.

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Central Kyoto / Swords & Samurai

Wear the Armour of a Samurai

Wear samurai armour and learn how a warrior handled the sword.

¥16,5001 h 30 min

Osaka · Kyoto · Kobe / Culture & arts

Private Taiko Workshop

Learn one piece from a professional drummer and perform it together.

¥20,0001 h

Ebisu, Tokyo · also Kyoto / Food & drink

Sushi-Making with a Chef

Watch a chef up close, then shape your own nigiri at the counter.

¥20,0001 h 30 min

Kiyomizu, Kyoto / Food & drink

Four Varieties of Ramen — A Tasting Experience

Taste four varieties of ramen near Kiyomizu-dera, with the story behind each bowl.

¥10,0002–2.5 h

Keage, Kyoto / Wellness & more

A Private Temple Proposal

A private proposal in a Kyoto temple, with photographs.

¥70,000per couple3 h

Fushimi, Kyoto / Culture & arts

Fushimi Inari Local Walk

Walk the torii tunnels with a local guide, away from the busiest paths, with the stories behind the shrine.

¥15,0002 h 30 min

Coming soon

Kyoto / Culture & arts

Oiran Makeover in Kyoto

Full oiran make-up, wig and layered kimono, with a studio photo session.

Coming soonAbout 2 h

Kyoto / Wellness & more

Temple Wedding in Kyoto

A Buddhist wedding ceremony in a Kyoto temple, with kimono dressing and photographs.

Price on requestper coupleHalf day

Nanzen-ji area, Kyoto / Wellness & more

Wedding Photos at a Kyoto Temple

Kimono and hakama, a private temple garden and a professional photographer.

¥100,000per coupleAbout 1 h

Kyoto / Food & drink

Beer Factory Tour with Tastings

Inside a working brewery with a guide, finishing with fresh tastings.

¥8,0001.5 h

Kyoto / Culture & arts

Private Photoshoot with a Local Photographer

A professional photographer takes you to Kyoto’s best spots for your own photo session.

Price on request1 h

Tokyo · Kyoto / Wellness & more

Massage in a Temple

A massage session held inside a Buddhist temple.

¥25,0001 h

Kyoto / Walks & photo tours

Morning Kiyomizu, Fushimi Inari and Arashiyama

Kyoto’s most famous places in the early morning, before the crowds.

¥12,0001.5 h

Myoren-ji, Kyoto / Culture & arts

Maiko Dance at Myoren-ji Temple

Watch a maiko dance in a quiet temple hall, with the story of her kanzashi hairpins.

Price on request1 h

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