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Kyoto Arashiyama Walking Tour: Bamboo, Monkeys, Garden & Secrets

Explore Arashiyama on a small-group walking tour with an English-speaking guide. Walk through the Bamboo Forest, visit Tenryu-ji’s garden, cross Togetsukyo Bridge and see the …More

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5.0 (1,781)

Kyoto Arashiyama Walking Tour: Bamboo, Monkeys, Garden & Secrets

Explore Arashiyama on a small-group walking tour with an English-speaking guide. Walk through the Bamboo Forest, visit Tenryu-ji’s garden, cross Togetsukyo Bridge and see the...

5 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1,781)
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$50
Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Tour (7 Tastings + Brunch)

Join a MagicalTrip tour, proud winner of Cool Destinations’s Best of the Best Award, led by a professionally trained MagicalTrip Certified Guide. Start your day …More

4.9 (1,489)

Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Tour (7 Tastings + Brunch)

Join a MagicalTrip tour, proud winner of Cool Destinations’s Best of the Best Award, led by a professionally trained MagicalTrip Certified Guide. Start your day...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,489)
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$73
Kyoto Nishiki Market Food & Culture Tour with Izakaya Lunch

Experience Kyoto’s family-friendly street food culture without the stress of restaurant reservations or language barriers on this small-group Nishiki Market tour. Explore Nishiki Market, known …More

4.9 (470)

Kyoto Nishiki Market Food & Culture Tour with Izakaya Lunch

Experience Kyoto’s family-friendly street food culture without the stress of restaurant reservations or language barriers on this small-group Nishiki Market tour. Explore Nishiki Market, known...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (470)
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$87
Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Kyoto Private Tour

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Kyoto from a unique perspective! Get to know Kyoto on a city tour …More

4.9 (121)

Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Kyoto Private Tour

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Kyoto from a unique perspective! Get to know Kyoto on a city tour...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (121)
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$55
The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Kyoto: The 10 Tastings

Eat your way through Kyoto's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food …More

4.7 (100)

The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Kyoto: The 10 Tastings

Eat your way through Kyoto's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (100)
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$97
Kyoto Private & Personalized Full-Day Tour with a Local Guide

Discover Kyoto in a truly personal way on this full-day private walking tour with a local host who knows the city inside out. This isn’t …More

4.8 (31)

Kyoto Private & Personalized Full-Day Tour with a Local Guide

Discover Kyoto in a truly personal way on this full-day private walking tour with a local host who knows the city inside out. This isn’t...

7 to 8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (31)
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$95
Fushimi Inari Hidden Hiking Tour (Private Option Available)

Winner of Cool Destinations's "Best of the Best 2025" (Top 3 in Japan). Don't just take a photo with a crowd—experience the true silence of …More

5.0 (1,905)

Fushimi Inari Hidden Hiking Tour (Private Option Available)

Winner of Cool Destinations's "Best of the Best 2025" (Top 3 in Japan). Don't just take a photo with a crowd—experience the true silence of...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1,905)
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$49
Private Kyoto Tour: Temples, Hidden Alleys & Local Stories

Experience Kyoto with a private walking tour shaped around your interests and pace. This experience combines Kyoto’s most iconic sights with quieter local corners, creating …More

4.9 (1,606)

Private Kyoto Tour: Temples, Hidden Alleys & Local Stories

Experience Kyoto with a private walking tour shaped around your interests and pace. This experience combines Kyoto’s most iconic sights with quieter local corners, creating...

2 to 7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,606)
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$58
Kyoto Sake Tour in Fushimi: 18 Sake Tastings & Historic Breweries

Experience the ultimate sake adventure in Fushimi, a beautiful and historic district known as Kyoto's hidden gem! This tour is carefully crafted for sake lovers …More

4.9 (685)

Kyoto Sake Tour in Fushimi: 18 Sake Tastings & Historic Breweries

Experience the ultimate sake adventure in Fushimi, a beautiful and historic district known as Kyoto's hidden gem! This tour is carefully crafted for sake lovers...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (685)
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$92
Kyoto Night Pub Crawl: Pontocho & Gion Hidden Alley Bars Tour

Experience the magic of Kyoto at night like a true local! While Pontocho and Gion are famous for their beautiful lantern-lit streets, finding welcoming, authentic …More

4.9 (643)

Kyoto Night Pub Crawl: Pontocho & Gion Hidden Alley Bars Tour

Experience the magic of Kyoto at night like a true local! While Pontocho and Gion are famous for their beautiful lantern-lit streets, finding welcoming, authentic...

3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (643)
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$42
Kyoto Premium Night Foodie Tour in Gion(9+dishes + Sake tastings)

Experience the true magic of Kyoto at night! This award-winning foodie tour takes you beyond the tourist traps and deep into the historic, lantern-lit streets …More

4.9 (1,868)

Kyoto Premium Night Foodie Tour in Gion(9+dishes + Sake tastings)

Experience the true magic of Kyoto at night! This award-winning foodie tour takes you beyond the tourist traps and deep into the historic, lantern-lit streets...

3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,868)
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$159
Kyoto: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO

Experience Japan in a Traditional Kimono at WARGO Step into Japanese culture by wearing a beautiful kimono and exploring the streets around any WARGO store …More

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4.9 (137)

Kyoto: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO

Experience Japan in a Traditional Kimono at WARGO Step into Japanese culture by wearing a beautiful kimono and exploring the streets around any WARGO store...

1 to 7 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (137)
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$32
5-hr Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo forest & Hidden Garden Walking Tour

Winner of Cool Destinations's "Best of the Best 2025" (Top 1% Worldwide). The ultimate Arashiyama half-day experience. Combine the must-see highlights with hidden gems and …More

5.0 (456)

5-hr Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo forest & Hidden Garden Walking Tour

Winner of Cool Destinations's "Best of the Best 2025" (Top 1% Worldwide). The ultimate Arashiyama half-day experience. Combine the must-see highlights with hidden gems and...

5 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (456)
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$133
Kyoto & Nara Full-Day Tour: Kinkaku-ji, Todai-ji & Nara Park

Accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter, this tour efficiently covers the highlights of Kyoto and Nara in one day. Visit famous sites …More

4.5 (455)

Kyoto & Nara Full-Day Tour: Kinkaku-ji, Todai-ji & Nara Park

Accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter, this tour efficiently covers the highlights of Kyoto and Nara in one day. Visit famous sites...

10 to 11 hours • Free Cancellation
4.5 (455)
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$191
Kyoto Foodie Night Tour

- 7+ mouth-watering Kyoto-style Japanese food tastings, enough for a full dinner meal, served from locally-owned restaurants (Menu may vary every time based on the …More

5.0 (639)

Kyoto Foodie Night Tour

- 7+ mouth-watering Kyoto-style Japanese food tastings, enough for a full dinner meal, served from locally-owned restaurants (Menu may vary every time based on the...

3 hours 30 minutes
5.0 (639)
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$119
Kyoto Arashiyama Walking Tour: Sagano Bamboo Grove & Tenryu-ji

Discover Kyoto’s timeless charm on a guided morning walk through Arashiyama’s scenic wonders. Stroll the iconic Sagano Bamboo Grove, visit Tenryu-ji Temple’s Zen gardens, and …More

4.5 (88)

Kyoto Arashiyama Walking Tour: Sagano Bamboo Grove & Tenryu-ji

Discover Kyoto’s timeless charm on a guided morning walk through Arashiyama’s scenic wonders. Stroll the iconic Sagano Bamboo Grove, visit Tenryu-ji Temple’s Zen gardens, and...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.5 (88)
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$78
Kyoto Casual Evening Pontocho Food Tour

Step into the enchanting world of Kyoto on this walking tour through Pontocho and Gion Shirakawa, two of the city’s most picturesque and historic districts. …More

4.9 (31)

Kyoto Casual Evening Pontocho Food Tour

Step into the enchanting world of Kyoto on this walking tour through Pontocho and Gion Shirakawa, two of the city’s most picturesque and historic districts....

3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (31)
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$221
Kyoto Early Bird Walking Tour

Kyoto is the most famous tourist destination in Japan. There are plenty of wonderful sites, but it is always bustling with tourists from all over …More

5.0 (381)

Kyoto Early Bird Walking Tour

Kyoto is the most famous tourist destination in Japan. There are plenty of wonderful sites, but it is always bustling with tourists from all over...

5 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (381)
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$67

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KC was the best
New York City
Kyoto & Nara Full-Day Tour: Kinkaku-ji, Todai-ji & Nara Park
Happiness827483, Sep 2026
KC was the best
This was a great tour and our tour guide KC was the best.
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We loved it!
New York City
Kyoto Foodie Night Tour
anncarync, Sep 2026
We loved it!
Sora was amazing! So much fun, so interesting and we had the best time!
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So fun!!
New York City
Kyoto Foodie Night Tour
lukaspW8022NB, Sep 2026
So fun!!
Sora was a great guide. So charismatic and and gave us great recommendations.
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Sake tour and tasting
New York City
Kyoto Sake Tour in Fushimi: 18 Sake Tastings & Historic Breweries
aliciaoU1279RB, Sep 2026
Sake tour and tasting
Matt was a fantastic guide who knew a lot about the history of Kyoto and sake. Really great experience
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Jimmy was the best!
New York City
Kyoto Night Pub Crawl: Pontocho & Gion Hidden Alley Bars Tour
dillonp945, Sep 2026
Jimmy was the best!
We had so much fun hanging out with Jimmy. Getting to know more about Kyoto but also Jimmy was amazing. We couldn’t have asked for a better tour and tour guide.
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Inari Mountain
New York City
Fushimi Inari Hidden Hiking Tour (Private Option Available)
F6478JGalexh, Sep 2026
Inari Mountain
This tour was so excellent thanks to our fantastic guide Josh. We learnt so much and had a brilliant time among nature and away from the crowds. Would recommend!!
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Sure to promote by sharing my experience with my contact
New York City
Kyoto & Nara Full-Day Tour: Kinkaku-ji, Todai-ji & Nara Park
Voyage65396826795, Sep 2026
Sure to promote by sharing my experience with my contact
The organisation done by sunrise travels was very good. The guide Uki explained each and every point very nicely with her melodious voice. She also accompanied us for veg food at Dahana Paani, where the food was yummy. Thank you Uki ma'am & Sunrise travels for your memorable service.
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Well worth your money
New York City
Fushimi Inari Hidden Hiking Tour (Private Option Available)
linnl480, Sep 2026
Well worth your money
We were guided by Matt, and he was an amazing guide. He was knowledgeable and a good storyteller. He really made the experience much more special than it would have been on our own. Highly recommend!
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Amazing Nishiki Market Tour with Yumi!
New York City
Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Tour (7 Tastings + Brunch)
alejandrorI3765RH, Sep 2026
Amazing Nishiki Market Tour with Yumi!
The Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Tour was fantastic, and our guide, Yumi, made it truly special. Yumi was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and fun. She shared great information about the market and Japanese food while making everyone feel welcome. We loved all the food stops and would highly recommend this tour—especially with Yumi as your guide!
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Fantastic!
New York City
Kyoto Arashiyama Walking Tour: Bamboo, Monkeys, Garden & Secrets
cathb416, Sep 2026
Fantastic!
A must do experience in Kyoto. We were lucky enough to have three wonderful guides. Teri (our guide) had two trainees - Jihyo and Hasan. They were all so informative and friendly. Highly recommended.
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Kyoto Bamboo Forest and Monkey park
New York City
Kyoto Arashiyama Walking Tour: Bamboo, Monkeys, Garden & Secrets
keolal2026, Sep 2026
Kyoto Bamboo Forest and Monkey park
Awesome experience!! The baby monkeys were super cute! The Bamboo forest was unreal. Even with all the people walking around you could feel a surreal sense of tranquility. The guides were very helpful (Terry, Jihyo,and Hasan) and had a great sense of humor. They were very informative.
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A really great experience
New York City
Kyoto Sake Tour in Fushimi: 18 Sake Tastings & Historic Breweries
aland756, Sep 2026
A really great experience
The real experience is with Jimmy who made it really enjoyable. Don’t try too many samples at the brewery when you get to the sake cafe you have a lot to try and make sure you order some of the delicious food, the conversation and experience make it really memorable
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First time kimono experience
New York City
Kyoto: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
S7728DPalexas, Sep 2026
First time kimono experience
The staff was very kind and helpful throughout the entire experience. This is my first time wearing kimono and they made me feel beautiful! They were very gentle and very patiently styled my curly hair, I would highly recommend booking a kimono rental here!
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Hidden Gardens with Ayuri
New York City
5-hr Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo forest & Hidden Garden Walking Tour
sulzber, Sep 2026
Hidden Gardens with Ayuri
The tour of the hidden garden and bamboo forest was exceptional, offering a refreshing respite from the crowds for some of the tour. We were particularly impressed by our guide, Ayumi, whose professionalism, extensive knowledge, and proficiency in English greatly enhanced our experience.
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An amazing area and very unique.
New York City
Kyoto Arashiyama Walking Tour: Sagano Bamboo Grove & Tenryu-ji
spookspa, Sep 2026
An amazing area and very unique.
An amazing area with beautiful bamboo. A lovely walk to take in the grandure of nature, then you come accross a small shrine or moss garden to enjoy. Can be a little crowded.
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Hide is the best!
New York City
5-hr Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo forest & Hidden Garden Walking Tour
corysA4638SP, Sep 2026
Hide is the best!
Hide is the best guide!! Great tour that touches on several amazing spots. I learned a lot and had a great time.
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