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3 Hours Kyoto Insider Sake Experience
Uncover the little-known sake culture of Fushimi, Kyoto on a 3-hour insider brewery visit + sake tasting and food pairing session with an expert. Deepen your knowledge of sake making process and a bit of history of its production at Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum. Enjoy the samples of different types of sake as well as leaning details and varieties and personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour. This is a fun and educational experience to change your way of enjoying sake. If you love sake but don't know what to select or want to know more about sake, join us and let's deep dive into the world of sake. After you experienced this, you will know which type of Sake actually you like, and you will be able to select your favorite Sake from labels or restaurant's menu even if they are all written in Japanese.
Samurai Training with Modern day Musashi in Kyoto
▼This is the Most Authentic Samurai Training Activity in Japan▼ In this 120-minute activity held by "Yushinkan Kyoto," a katana dojo that regularly teaches more than 20 students, anyone to learn how to draw, hold, wield, and sheath the katana from the modern-day Miyamoto Musashi. Watching the samurai master’s skills who has been training since he was 12 years old, and actually getting your hands on a real katana to chop mats will be an experience you will never forget. Shogo from the YouTube channel “Let's ask Shogo (1.6M subs)” will give you clear instructions and happily answer any questions about katana, samurai, and martial arts. We will provide you with everything you need for your training. ▼The content of this experience▼ 1. Getting dressed in the training gear 2. Learning how to draw and sheath the katana safely 3. Learning how to swing the katana correctly 4. Cutting rolled tatami mats with a real katana 5. Watching the master's katana performance
The right way to know Kyoto
We are a small group of people who specializes in private and personalized walking tours in Kyoto. Our aim is to help our customers to utilize best their precious time in Kyoto by offering specially crafted walking tours covering Kyoto's top attractions. When it comes to a trip, we know that you have your goals and preferences. We would love to hear about them and help you have a unique and unforgettable Kyoto experience. Postgraduate students and scholars graduated from Japanese universities, our guides have vast knowledge of Japanese history and culture because they have been living here for several years and are experts in their fields. Their high academic level makes them proficient not only in everything Kyoto but also in the way of life in Japan and its rich history. Some of our guides Speak Spanish and French, so feel free to ask if you need a walking tour in one of those languages. (Para español visite nuestro sitio en la red, Kyoto Daily Tours)
Samurai Sword Experience in Kyoto Tameshigiri
Samurai test-cutting tameshigiri experience in Kyoto (Tameshigiri) Your childhood dream now comes true. Wear a hakama or samurai armor (only available at the samurai and ninja museum) and use a real samurai sword to cut tatami mats. This centuries-old samurai practice is called Tameshigiri. It was born as a form of martial arts since the samurai always had to train to perfect their skills especially during the time of peace. Test cutting is used to check both the quality of a samurai sword and also the sophistication of the sword using skills of the samurai. There are many different materials to test the quality of cuts including thin steel, rice straws and tatami mats. In this experience you will use a material shown in the picture (tatami mats made out of bamboo).
Full-Day Sightseeing to Kyoto Highlights
(This is a walking tour) Perfectly designed for travelers with packed schedule and limited time in Kyoto. We are offering you not just sightseeing, visiting the tourist spot, and know the history of the spot, but also a deeper understanding about Japan, Japanese and their culture, their life philosophy and their minds. After the tour, you'll understand 'why it is very hard to find trash cans', or 'why Japan roads are so quiet' and the philosophy behind it. Even the smallest thing can be understandable if you join us.
Private departure transfer from Kyoto city to Kansai International airport
In end your trip the easy way with this departure transfer by Private taxi type charter transfer. Your driver will pick you up from your hotel in Kyoto city to Kansai International Airport. And also your driver will choose the right way to go to the Kansai international airport to make sure the customer will get to the airport on time. We will completely disinfect the vehicle and places a free hand sanitizer on all the seats. Your driver will keep an appropriate distance with you who will assist with luggage and guide you to your vehicle will give you a comfortable, safety, health ride.
Kyoto Night Walking Tour Gion - 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.
Kyoto Private Night Tour: From Gion District To Old Pontocho, 100% Personalized
Join one of our hosts to explore Kyoto after dark. Amble through the wooden alleyways of historic Gion and see the picturesque streets of old Pontocho. Discover sacred shrines hidden in cosmopolitan shopping areas and share small dishes and beers with your host in a traditional izakaya or tachinomiya (standing bar). Kyoto after dark is more a feeling than a place, and with your host by your side, you’ll tap right into that. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
Kyoto Day Trip using Private Car with English Driver (up to 5)
This tour package will bring you to see the beautiful temple or shrine in Kyoto with a comfortable private transport. We would recommend itinerary: Arashiyama (Bamboo Forest) -> Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) -> Kiyomizu Temple -> Fushimi Inari Taisha -> Hotel However you can also choose and customize your own itinerary
Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Food Tour
-Stroll around Kyoto's classic district, Gion, before enjoying food samplings. Start out the tour by enjoying morning air while walking through Gion. A local tour guide will take you around the serene and quaint morning town of Kyoto. -Experience Kyoto's "one-of-a-kind" brunch at Nishiki Market known as the "Kitchen of Kyoto." Nishiki market has over 400 years worth of history which has been loved and recognized by locals as the "Kitchen of Kyoto" for a long time. According to the name, "Kitchen of Kyoto," it implies that Nishiki Market is rich with famous gourmet cuisine of Kyoto. -A passionate guide will teach you fun facts about Kyoto A local and knowledgeable guide will provide you with valuable information that you cannot gain from an ordinary sightseeing tour. 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!
Attractions in Kyoto
- 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