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Tours & day trips
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Perfect Kyoto 1Day Bus Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes
8h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 159 reviews
9.6/10
159 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Kyoto / Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park One Day Tour
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
10.0 out of 10 with 24 reviews
10/10
24 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.6 out of 10 with 574 reviews
9.6/10
574 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto and Nara 1-Day Bus Tour
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h+
8.6 out of 10 with 98 reviews
8.6/10
98 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 133 reviews
10/10
133 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
9.4 out of 10 with 12 reviews
9.4/10
12 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kyoto/Osaka: Nara, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bus Tour
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h+
9.6 out of 10 with 165 reviews
9.6/10
165 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 201 reviews
10/10
201 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Sightseeing Full Day Trip from Kyoto
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
9.8 out of 10 with 20 reviews
9.8/10
20 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
9.6 out of 10 with 18 reviews
9.6/10
18 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
See all 418 activitiesKyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 133 reviews
10/10
133 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Tokyo to Kyoto Bullet Train Trip with 1-Day Subway and Bus Pass
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Full Day Tour of Kyoto with Private Transport
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
10.0 out of 10 with 21 reviews
10/10
21 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Kyoto Private Day Trip - Enjoy Your First-Time Visit to Kyoto!
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
10.0 out of 10 with 12 reviews
10/10
12 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Kyoto 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.6 out of 10 with 182 reviews
9.6/10
182 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Kyoto Rickshaw Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 89 reviews
10/10
89 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Private car tour Let's uncover secrets of majestic Kyoto history
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
10.0 out of 10 with 22 reviews
10/10
22 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Hidden Temples in Kyoto a Self-Guided Zen Tour
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 verified review
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kyoto Essentials Private Tour: Perfect for First-Time Visitors
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
9.6 out of 10 with 22 reviews
9.6/10
22 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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Food, drink & nightlife
See all 221 activitiesKyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 201 reviews
10/10
201 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kyoto Geisha Walking Tour: Gion District & Hidden Gems
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.8 out of 10 with 194 reviews
9.8/10
194 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Meditation - Make Matcha with Tea Master
Activity duration is 45 minutes
45m
9.8 out of 10 with 27 reviews
9.8/10
27 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kyoto Full-Course Tour: Explore 10 Must-Sees & Hidden Gems
Activity duration is 9 hours and 30 minutes
9h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 55 reviews
10/10
55 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kyoto: Nishiki Market Food Tour - 7 Tastings
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 10 reviews
10/10
10 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
2026 Kyoto Spring Evening (Cherry Blossom) Food Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kyoto: Tea Ceremony and Kimono at a Lifestyle Museum
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
8.0 out of 10 with 39 reviews
8/10
39 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kyoto Sumo Show Experience with Chicken Hot Pot & Souvenir
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kyoto: Tea Ceremony with Kimono and Photoshoot
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 25 reviews
9.4/10
25 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Ju-An at Jotokuji Temple
Activity duration is 1 hour and 10 minutes
1h 10m
9.8 out of 10 with 671 reviews
9.8/10
671 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Adventure & outdoor
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Kyoto's Coast: Amanohashidate & Ine Boat Houses 1-Day Tour
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Katsuo-ji, Atago Nenbutsu-ji & Arashiyama Hiking Tour
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
includes taxes & fees
per traveller
Kyoto: Hidden Gems E-Bike Tour with Local Japanese Guide
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 11 reviews
10/10
11 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kyoto: Arashiyama Tenryuji Temple, Bamboo Grove, and Monkeys Tour
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Historical Kyoto E-Bike Tour
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 47 reviews
10/10
47 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kyoto: E-Bike Tour of Hidden Gems and Temples South Route
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kyoto: Hidden Gems E-Bike Tour Through Backstreets & Temples
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 19 reviews
10/10
19 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Bike Tour Exploring North Kyoto plus Lunch
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 89 reviews
10/10
89 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private 3 Hours Waterfalls Sightseeing Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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E-Bike Tours of the highlights of Kyoto!!!
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.6 out of 10 with 29 reviews
9.6/10
29 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Shows & concerts
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Kyoto Gion Cultural Walk & Geisha Show with Dining Options
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 160 reviews
10/10
160 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kyoto: Meet-and-Greet, Maiko Show and Experience
Activity duration is 45 minutes
45m
9.6 out of 10 with 72 reviews
9.6/10
72 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Samurai Performance and Casual Experience: Kyoto Ticket
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
9.2 out of 10 with 64 reviews
9.2/10
64 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kyoto: Tea Ceremony and Kimono at a Lifestyle Museum
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
8.0 out of 10 with 39 reviews
8/10
39 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kyoto Sumo Show Experience with Chicken Hot Pot & Souvenir
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kyoto: Gion Food Tour 13 dishes and 4 Local Eateries
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
8.2 out of 10 with 11 reviews
8.2/10
11 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kyoto Night All-Inclusive Eats and Streets, Gion and Beyond
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.6 out of 10 with 49 reviews
9.6/10
49 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Kyoto: Non-Verbal Theatre Show Tickets at GEAR
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 27 reviews
10/10
27 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kyoto: Wazuma Magic Show & Tea Ceremony
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
10/10
4 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kyoto: Japanese Koto & Shamisen Concert and Koto Class
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h+
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Popular places to visit
Lake Biwa Canal
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Biwa Canal during your travels in Otsu. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.
Otsu Kogan Nagisa Park
After visiting Otsu Kogan Nagisa Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.
