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Discover Geisha Arts: Gion Cultural Walk & Geisha Show
Take a tour of Kyoto's famous Gion district and learn all about the mysterious geisha traditions of the area. Your local guide will tell you about the traditions from an insider perspective about Geisha culture. At the same time you'll explore Gion's beautiful streets, temples, shrines, and shops, for a comprehensive overview of historic Kyoto. The mysterious world of Geisha can seem exclusive and challenging to discover, but on my experience ･In the first half we will walk in Gion and discuss the living traditions, their lifestyle and history. ･In the second half we will meet an apprentice geisha, Maiko. First we will talk with and ask her questions. Also we will watch her dancing, having one of these, a cup of tea or lunch or dinner together. *Picture and filming of Geisha is fine but not allowed to post it in public.
10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour (up to 7 people)
If you have only one day in Kyoto and want to see all the top 10 must-see spots of Kyoto, this tour is the best for you. A professional local guide shows you the best, comfortable and convenient way to the spots. And you can enjoy walking along with the beautiful sceneries, paths, and back alleys only the local people know. We use taxis 3-4 times to save you time and energy. This tour is a mixture of public transport and taxis. Thanks to taxis and a friendly local professional guide, you can visit the 10 most famous attractions such as the Fushimi Inari shrine (thousands of Torii gate), Golden Pavilion, Kiyomizu temple (with huge balcony), bamboo forest, Geisha district, and so on. If you check the spots you can visit on this tour, you can notice that all must-see points in Kyoto are included!! Please enjoy the top ten spots with the beautiful stories of your guide.
Ninja hands-on 1-hour Lesson in English at Kyoto - Entry level
One hour original and unique training which cannot be found other place. You could learn some ninja techniques by hands-on training in English. Ninja training start with courtesy of the dojo and ninja meditation 'Kuji-kiri'. You could learn breath control of ninja like Yoga. Also basic walking of Japanese martial arts and Ninja walking.
Kyoto Night Foodie Tour
◼︎Try Kyoto's traditional, seasoned dishes at a hidden restaurant in Gion & Pontocho◼︎ We'll walk around the Gion where many old Kyoto-style buildings can be seen. Our local guide will provide insight into how locals enjoy their nights. We will enjoy simple, seasoned Kyoto appetizers in a traditional atmosphere! Moreover, you can try 3 different kinds of Sake produced in Kyoto, so you can enjoy authentic Kyoto sake with Kyoto foods! Vegetalian course is available. You can also book both courses at a time. ◼︎Enjoy more Kyoto food◼︎ We'll walk to the cafe where you can enjoy Japanese local dessert with coffee or alcohol drink! Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews! ※Please inform us when booking if you need vegetarian course meal because we need to arrange it with the restaurant.
Full Day Excursion: Kyoto and Nara Highlights from Kyoto/Osaka
This is an affordable yet culturally-enriching bus trip to Kyoto and Nara. Tour stops at Kyoto Arashiyama, Kinkakuji-temple and Nara park. With several convenient pickup points in Osaka Kyoto, this tour will be a great addition to your trip to Japan.
Kyoto Private Custom Highlight Tour with Licensed Guide (4/8h)
It's the peak of cherry blossom season now! Let's have a guide take you to beautiful cherry blossom spots for a memorable journey. Take control of your sightseeing itinerary by booking this customised tour. Whether its a minimum of two hours or a full day trip consisting of seven hours, visit all the sights you wish with a professional guide. Choose from an enormous range of cultural and historical landmarks and tick off your desired attractions all in one day! Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavillion), Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu temple and Gion district are just a pocketful of destinations out of countless others. Wherever you request, we will do our best to accommodate you as well as possible. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included to ensure you receive a totally stress- free experience.
Hidden Kyoto E-Biking tour
This is an 8 kilometer E-biking ride that visits famous attractions as well as hidden gems in Kyoto such as the Kinkakuji, Daitokuji Temple Complex in order to visit the Koto-in and Zuiho-in, Imamiyajinja and the Kitanotenmangu Temple.
Kyoto Samurai Experience
Experience Katana and Zen in a historical Samurai house in Kyoto. This is an excellent chance for visitors to try out a REAL Katana (Japanese sword) and Samurai culture. Through this course, you can learn and feel “Bushido” with Katana and Zen.
Private Kyoto Tour with Government-Licensed Guide and Vehicle (Max 7 persons)
Kyoto keeps traditional arts and beauty alive, but the busses and subways can be confusing and provide challenges for those with walking limitations. At Japan Guide Agency, we want everyone to experience Kyoto so we are happy to provide this customizable, private guided tour with a vehicle! Join us on a tour of Kyoto to see Kiyomizu Temple as it towers over the historical Gion district, famous for its rich history of geisha. The bamboo forest of Sagano and the gardens, shrines and temples in Kyoto will provide you with a window into old Japan. There is much in this city that you don’t want to miss! Once your reservation is made, a guide will contact you to plan your personalized tour. Choose 4 to 5 spots from ‘Tour Details’ to visit. Don't know where to go? Ask the guide to send you their recommendations. Whether you are a history buff, love Japanese architecture, or just want to enjoy a green tea parfait, Kyoto has something for you! Maximum 7 participants per tour.
Kyoto and Nara 1 Day Trip - Golden Pavilion and Todai-ji Temple from Kyoto
This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter as it visits the most famous sightseeing spots including World Heritage sites in Kyoto and Nara, such as Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Todai-ji Temple, Nara Park, and Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Participants will surely enjoy this tour which takes an efficient trip around two historical cities. This is Sunrise Tours' most popular course in western Japan. Enjoy the view out the window from the suburbs of Kyoto to Nara.
Attractions in Kyoto Prefecture
- Fushimi Inari Shrine (Fushimi Inari Taisha)
- Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple
- Gion Corner
- Arashiyama Park
- Kyoto Imperial Palace (Kyoto Gosho)
- Nishiki Market
- Nijo-jo Castle
- Pontocho Alley
- Ginkaku-ji Temple (Silver Pavilion)
- Tenryu-ji Temple
- Yasaka Shrine (Gion Shrine)
- Sanjusangen-do Temple
- Kennin-ji Temple
- Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka
- Sagano
- Himeji Castle (Himeji-Jo)
- Katsura Imperial Villa (Katsura Rikyu)
- Ryoan-ji Temple & Garden
- Maruyama Park (Maruyama Koen)
- Togetsu-kyo Bridge
- Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple
- Tofuku-ji Temple
- To-ji Temple
- Kamogawa River (Kamo River)
- Ninna-ji Temple
- Daitoku-ji Temple
- Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
- Jojakko-ji Temple
- The Philosopher’s Path (Tetsugaku-no-michi)
- Nakasendo Way
- Nanzen-ji Temple
- Myoshin-ji Temple
- Nishi Hongan-ji Temple
- Kyoto Station
- Amanohashidate
- Heian Shrine (Heian Jingu)
- Kyoto International Manga Museum
- Byodo-in Temple
- Shimogamo-jinja Shrine
- Chion-in
- Kyoto Tower
- Teramachi Street
- Kyoto Handicraft Center
- Kodai-ji Temple
- Shoren-in Temple
- Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail
- Uji Bridge (Uji-bashi)
- Kamigamo Shrine
- Saiho-ji Temple