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Take a journey through time in Kyoto, where tradition blends harmoniously with modernity. Curated Kyoto tours immerse you in the rich culture of this ancient capital, from the tranquil Zen rock garden of Ryoan-ji Temple to the majestic torii gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine. You can savor matcha in a traditional tea ceremony, bar-hop around Pontocho, explore the bamboo grove in Arashiyama, or marvel at the golden temple of Kinkaku-ji on expert-led Kyoto tours that show you the best of the timeless Japanese city.

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PERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour
4.9
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PERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour

This guided tour helps you discover lots of Kyoto’s dispersed temples, shrines, and cultural attractions in one day. Save time researching and planning your trip, by having the itinerary organized for you. Travel in an air-conditioned coach for a hassle-free day. Highlights include Kiyomizu-Dera Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Sagano Bamboo Forest, and Kinkaku-ji Temple.
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  • 8 to 9 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$119
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Private Kyoto Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems, Personalised
4.8
(1,167)

Private Kyoto Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems, Personalised

Unlock Kyoto's true magic with this personalized tour of the historic city. Forget the guidebook and dive into an authentic adventure, exploring vibrant neighborhoods, hidden gems, and iconic attractions. Your guide crafts a personalized route based on your interests so you can experience the city's rich culture and charm with stories and insights only a local can provide.
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  • 2 to 8 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$76
$89
Price varies by group size
Private Kyoto Day Tour with Guide & Luxury Vehicle (Max 7 Pax)
4.4
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Private Kyoto Day Tour with Guide & Luxury Vehicle (Max 7 Pax)

Discover the sights of Kyoto that interest you the most on this customizable sightseeing tour. Alongside a private driver-guide, make an itinerary of your desired attractions or get recommendations to create your perfect day. Whether you want to focus on temples, culture, shopping, or Japanese history, this tour has everything covered for you. *Learn about Kyoto’s history and culture from your guide *Get a comprehensive overview of Kyoto in a day *In case of traffic, extra time is given free of charge *A private tour means a personalized experience
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  • 8 to 10 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$545
per group
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Private Kyoto Tour with Government-Licensed Guide and Vehicle (Max 7 persons)
4.9
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Private Kyoto Tour with Government-Licensed Guide and Vehicle (Max 7 persons)

The subway system and local bus network can be very confusing for tourists visiting Kyoto, so save yourself the risk of getting lost and opt for this worry-free private tour instead. Door-to-door hotel transfers are included, and a guide takes you to a selection of key sights, such as Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, or Nishiki Market.
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  • 6 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$632
per group
Ramen Cooking Class at Ramen Factory in Kyoto
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Ramen Cooking Class at Ramen Factory in Kyoto

Ramen is one of Japan’s most popular dishes—a noodle and broth soup, topped with various meat or vegetable combinations. On this tour, learn how to make ramen from scratch at a local ramen factory, including making the noodles, mixing the soup, and adding the toppings. Finish by enjoying your delicious bowl of home-cooked ramen. The factory is also Halal-certified and vegetarian and vegan options are available on request.
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  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$112
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10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour (up to 7 people)
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10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour (up to 7 people)

If your time in Kyoto is limited and you want to see lots of its famous sights in a day, then this private guided tour is an excellent choice. Explore the city with a private guide to take care of navigating. Along the way, tick off 10 top sights, including the beautiful temple of Kiyomizu-dera, the geisha district of Gion, the lush bamboo groves, and plenty more scenic surprises.
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  • 8 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$184
Price varies by group size
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Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
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Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha

Discover Kyoto's captivating Geisha culture with the Kyoto Night Walking Tour. Led by local guides steeped in tradition, this journey unveils the world of Geisha and Maiko. Stroll through Kyoto's night, where elegance and grace come to life. Learn Geisha secrets, their training, and artistry. Encounter Geisha and Maiko en route to appointments, offering a rare glimpse into their world. In an intimate setting, ask questions and engage with this enthralling tradition. The Kyoto Night Walking Tour immerses you authentically, connecting you to Kyoto's Geisha culture. Join us on this enchanting journey to illuminate the captivating world of Geisha, revealing the history and thriving traditions that come alive in Kyoto after dark.
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  • 2 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$28
$35
Kyoto Samurai Experience
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Kyoto Samurai Experience

Immerse yourself in samurai history and culture during this 2-hour samurai experience at a traditional Kyoto Samurai House. Under the guidance of an expert sword instructor, learn the philosophies of Bushido, the "Way of the Warrior" handle a real katana sword; and take part in a Zen meditation session.
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  • 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$123
Samurai Training with Modern day Musashi in Kyoto
5.0
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Samurai Training with Modern day Musashi in Kyoto

▼The Most Authentic Samurai Training Activity in Kyoto, Japan▼ You will wear the proper training gear and hold real katana swords to train as the samurai did at a local dojo where 30+ students train regularly. Handling a katana correctly and cutting through objects will change your life. After participating in the training, if you wish to learn more, you can join our regular training or enroll in our online lessons. *Starting from November 2024, there may be occasions when interpreters/instructors other than Shogo will be responsible for the activities. However, rest assured that they are all professionals trained by Shogo. ▼The content of this experience▼ 1. Getting dressed in the training gear 2. Learning how to draw, sheath, and swing the katana safely 3. Learning about the culture and history of katana and samurai 4. Cutting rolled tatami mats with a real katana 5. Watching the master's katana performance
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  • 2 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$136
1 Day Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour from Hiroshima, Kyoto, or Osaka
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1 Day Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour from Hiroshima, Kyoto, or Osaka

Discover two of Japan’s most spectacular sights on a captivating tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, explore the impressive monuments of Miyajima Island, famed for its sacred Itsukushima Jinja Shrine, whose red tori gate appears to be protruding from the sea during high tide. Continue onto the Hiroshima Peace memorial Park, a moving expanse dedicated to promoting peace around the globe. Enjoy a tranquil ferry ride and absorb the natural splendor of the region’s scenery on this enriching excursion.
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  • 8 to 13 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$147
Private Kyoto Day Trip with English Speaking Driver
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Private Kyoto Day Trip with English Speaking Driver

Explore Kyoto in Style and Comfort! Discover the magic of Kyoto on our exclusive private day trip by car. Your day, your way. We customize the itinerary to match your interests and preferences.The trip showcases a variety of temples and shrines in a day—including Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, and the bamboo forest in Arashiyama. As it’s a private trip, the itinerary can be customized based on your requests. Say goodbye to crowded buses and trains. Our private car ensures a comfortable and efficient journey between sites, maximizing your sightseeing time. No rush, no fixed timetable. You decide how long you want to spend at each stop. We're here to accommodate your pace. Book our Private Kyoto Day Trip by Car today and create unforgettable memories in this enchanting city!
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  • 6 to 10 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$518
per group
Kyoto Night Foodie Tour
4.8
(1,260)

Kyoto Night Foodie Tour

Get a deeper experience of Kyoto food culture than would be possible on your own by joining this guided food tour. Stroll through the districts of Gion and Pontocho, stopping into small bars and restaurants to sample traditional drinks and food that have been carefully chosen to make up a full meal. The experience also includes the opportunity to try three different types of local sake too.
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  • 3 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$161
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Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Discover both modern and traditional sides of history-rich Kyoto during this full-day private tour. Travel like a local by public transportation as you tick off the city’s most celebrated sights, from UNESCO-listed Nijo Castle to the well-preserved neighborhood of Higashiyama and streets of Gion, otherwise known as Kyoto’s Geisha district.
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  • 6 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$150
Price varies by group size
KYOTO Tea Ceremony with kimono near by Daitokuji
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KYOTO Tea Ceremony with kimono near by Daitokuji

Perform a traditional Japanese tea ceremony dressed in a ceremonial kimono during this cultural experience in Kyoto. Learn about the meaning of different kimono patterns and the history behind the tea ceremony from your guide, then watch the professional tea master prepare a cup of tea. Sip your tea and learn about Japanese manners during a tea ceremony, then enjoy the opportunity to try your hand at brewing your own.
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  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$82
Kyoto Arashiyama Walking Tour - Bamboo, Monkeys, Temple & Secrets
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Kyoto Arashiyama Walking Tour - Bamboo, Monkeys, Temple & Secrets

Join our tour and uncover the essence of Arashiyama on foot, exploring hidden gems with our local guide. This walking tour perfectly blends natural beauty, cultural heritage, and interactive experiences. Wander through the serene Bamboo Grove, visit the historic Tenryuji Gardens, admire the vibrant Kimono Forest, cross the iconic Togetsukyo Bridge, and meet the monkeys at the park. This tour offers a complete Arashiyama experience in a short time—just be prepared for a brief hike to the Monkey Park! Places you will visit: - Arashiyama Bamboo Grove - Monkey Park (hilltop) - Tenryuji Garden - Kimono Forest - Togetsukyo Bridge - and few hidden spots
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  • 5 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$80
Kyoto Nighttime All-Inclusive Eats and Streets, Gion and Beyond
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Kyoto Nighttime All-Inclusive Eats and Streets, Gion and Beyond

Get an insiders' eye perspective on Kyoto on this walking tour that combines a food tour with anthropological insight. Wander through the city's streets and understand the nighttime entertainment scene, from geiko (geisha) to hostesses. Afterward, sample regional specialties accompanied by included drinks at standing bars/restaurants.
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  • 3 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$119
Price varies by group size
Kimono Tea Ceremony Experience at Kyoto Oritsuruya, Nishiki
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Kimono Tea Ceremony Experience at Kyoto Oritsuruya, Nishiki

・Combine multiple integral aspects of Japanese culture at once. ・Experience a traditional tea ceremony in an authentic setting. ・Wear a beautiful kimono to elevate your cultural journey. ・Small group experience limited to ten people for personalized attention. This immersive cultural tour in Kyoto offers you the chance to participate in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, complete with kimono dressing and optional calligraphy lessons. Perfect for those seeking a deeper connection with Japan’s heritage, the experience is ideal for culture enthusiasts and families. Guests will don a beautifully selected kimono, receive complimentary hair styling, and learn the graceful art of matcha preparation. The tour also includes pairing matcha with exquisite sweets from a century-old confectionery. For an added layer of tradition, participants can opt to learn Japanese calligraphy and create a personal souvenir.
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  • 2 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$52
Historical Nara and Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour
5.0
(460)

Historical Nara and Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour

Explore many of Nara's top landmarks in just one day on this deluxe, full-day coach tour. Heading out from Kyoto, pass by Fushimi Castle and Heijo Palace, before arriving in Nara. Visit Todai-ji Temple—one of the world’s largest wooden buildings—then meet the 1,400 deer that inhabit Nara Park. A stop at Kasuga Taisha Shrine is followed by a Japanese-style lunch (if selected). Finally, visit the Uji area of Kyoto, where you'll make and sample traditional matcha tea.
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  • 9 hours 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$133
Nara Early Bird Tour (Kyoto Departure Option Available)
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Nara Early Bird Tour (Kyoto Departure Option Available)

Ran by @guidemejapan on instagram. Nara gets very crowded during the afternoon and it could be hard to take great photos. Therefore, in our tour we go to the main sites of Nara (Kofuku-ji Temple, Todaiji Temple, Nara Park, and Kasuga Grand Shrine) before the crowd comes. Also, this tour ends before noon so you will have the noon time to explore other parts of Nara or make a day trip to Osaka/Kyoto as well. A great tour for people that want to maximize their experience in Japan! ⬇︎PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY⬇︎ *Please be at the meeting spot, 10 minutes early than the scheduled time. Since we have other groups in the tour, we CANNOT accept any late guests. and will not be given a refund. *This tour will conclude at Kintetsu Nara Station. For guests that book the Kyoto Station Pickup option, the fee from Kyoto to Nara Station is included in the tour but the fee on the way back is not included. *This tour has up to 12 people.
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  • 4 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$72
One-Day Tour of Kyoto's Highlights from Osaka/Kyoto
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One-Day Tour of Kyoto's Highlights from Osaka/Kyoto

Enrich yourself with the fascinating history of Kyoto’s numerous UNESCO-listed temples and shrines during this day trip from Osaka. Explore the seemingly endless ‘torii’ gates at Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine, visit Kiyomizu-dera temple, and explore Kinkaku-ji temple. Customize your trip by adding on a deluxe or standard Japanese style lunch, and select from four pickup points.
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  • 10 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$102
Private Tour Kyoto-Nara w/Hotel Pick Up & Drop off from Kyoto
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Private Tour Kyoto-Nara w/Hotel Pick Up & Drop off from Kyoto

Discover Kyoto and nara on a full-day guided tour. Visit the Todai-ji temple, The temple is a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site as one of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara", together with seven other sites including temples, shrines and places in the city of Nara. Experience feeding the deer at Nara Park, and see the famous Golden Pavilion of kyoto, explore the kimono forest , marvel at the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and Fushimi Inari.
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  • 6 to 10 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$334
Price varies by group size
Hidden Kyoto E-Biking tour
4.9
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Hidden Kyoto E-Biking tour

Cycle past a mix of Kyoto’s most-famous sights and its lesser-known secrets during this half-day ‘Hidden Kyoto’ bike tour. Take a 4.9-mile (8-kilometer) ride that starts by winding past iconic Kyoto temples and shrines like Kinkakuji, Koto-in, and Kitano Tenmagu. You’ll continue ‘off the beaten path,’ discovering intimate Zen gardens and charming backstreets known only to locals.
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  • 3 hours 45 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$126
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Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Matcha, Monkeys & secret spots
4.9
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Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Matcha, Monkeys & secret spots

This is a walking Tour. Like other famous places, most travelers don't know the real potential of Arashiyama, unless someone shows it to them. We are here to make your trip to Arashiyama memorable and help you the best way we can to make every second you spend in that area count. OTHER LANGUAGES (FRENCH / GERMAN / SPANISH) Some guides from our team can speak more than English and Japanese, but we cannot guarantee a specific language other than English on a shared tour. To confirm the availability of your preferred language on the date you wish to book our tour, don't hesitate to get in touch with us before your booking. Thank you.
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  • 5 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$70
$82
Kyoto Early Morning Tour with English-Speaking Guide
4.9
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Kyoto Early Morning Tour with English-Speaking Guide

Ran by @guidemejapan on instagram. Kyoto is one of the most famous spots to visit in Japan. Therefore, during the day, it is hard to see everything peacefully. In this tour, we start early to beat the crowds! We visit Fushimi-Inari Shrine, Kinkakuji, and Arashiyama. ⬇︎PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY⬇︎ ➡️This is WALKING tour that uses public transportation. This is not a bus tour. This tour requires about 12,000 walking steps. ➡️The tour is APPROXIMATELY 5.5 hours, meaning it can differ by around 30 minutes before or after the estimated time. ➡️Our guide will contact you through what's app so please download what's app prior to this tour. This is to enhance smooth meeting between the guide and the guests. ➡️As we have other groups in the tour, we cannot accept any late guests. If you are late, YOU CANNOT JOIN the tour and will not be given a refund. ➡️This tour has up to 8 people. ➡️You'll have time for lunch after the Kyoto Early Morning Tour, before the Geisha Show Tour.
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  • 5 to 6 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$107
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People Also Ask
Q:Are guided tours in Kyoto worth it?
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Yes, guided tours in Kyoto are worth it. Expert-led excursions can introduce you to the charms of history-rich Kyoto, from its captivating geisha district to important Shinto shrines and celebrated temples. Kyoto tours also provide exclusive immersive experiences, such as samurai sword training and ramen cooking classes that you can’t do on your own.

Q:How much do Kyoto tours cost?
A:

The prices of Kyoto tours differ depending on the length of the excursion, included activities, and the group size. Short immersive group experiences in Kyoto—such as an authentic Japanese tea ceremony or a traditional Washi papermaking class—can cost as little as US$25. Private half-day city walking tours start at about $70. On the other end of the spectrum, private customized tours by car—or private day trips outside Kyoto—can cost upwards of $800 or more.

Q:What do you see on Kyoto tours?
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Kyoto tours showcase the best of this ancient city. On city sightseeing tours, visit Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, famous for its thousands of (highly Instagrammable) red gates, as well as 14th-century Kinkakuji Temple, also known as the Golden Pavilion. Other things to see on Kyoto tours include the geisha district of Gion, the Nishiki Market shopping area, and the Kyoto Imperial Palace.

Q:How many days in Kyoto is enough?
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Try to spend at least three days in Kyoto. That will give you enough time to see the most important city landmarks, sample a variety of restaurants (or take a food tour), and enjoy at least one immersive experience, such as a calligraphy, cooking, papermaking, or archery class.

Q:What is the best month to visit Kyoto?
A:

If you want to see Kyoto’s gorgeous cherry blossoms, the best time to visit is late March and early April. Another great month for Kyoto travel is October, when temperatures are mild and you’ll catch some vibrant fall foliage. However, spring and fall are popular travel times, so expect pricier hotel rooms—summer and winter are much better suited for budget travel.

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