Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Kyoto (Updated 2026)

Why choose this tea ceremony experience in Kyoto? ・Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award winner for 4 consecutive years ・Hosted in an authentic traditional townhouse (machiya) ・Experience...
$55.93

⭐ Award-winning Tour: Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice 2026 Best of the Best — ranked in the top 1% worldwide Escape Kyoto’s tourist crowds and experience a...
$67.19

Ramen Factory is the only restaurant in the world where you are able to make original ramen by your hand and enjoy its deliciousness. You...
$92.41

Join a MagicalTrip tour, proud winner of Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best Award, led by a professionally trained MagicalTrip Certified Guide. Start your day with...
$69.77

Experience Kyoto’s food culture without the stress of restaurant reservations or language barriers on this small-group Nishiki Market food tour. Explore Nishiki Market, known as...
$89.89

Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professionally...
$99.83

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...
$168.56

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...
$207.36

Kyoto Rickshaw Tour
Step into an authentic Japanese rickshaw for the ride of a lifetime, through some of the most scenic and historic districts in Kyoto, Japan. Explore...
$39.73

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...
$254.28

For those short on time and high on energy, join us for a one day all-you-can-Kyoto bike tour! Experience the tranquility of one of world's...
$120.69

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...
$117.48

Winner of TripAdvisor's "Best of the Best 2025" (Top 3 in Japan). Don't just take a photo with a crowd—experience the true silence of Fushimi...
$75.43

Enjoy a culturally enriching tour of Kyoto's most famous landmarks, including Fushimi Inari Temple, Arashiyama and the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Kiyomizu-dera Temple and...
$67.88

Kyoto Samurai Experience
What Makes Kyoto Samurai Experience Unique This is more than just sword training—it’s a rare chance to step into the living history of the samurai....
$120.69

Bike Tour Exploring North Kyoto plus Lunch
Combine the fun and freedom of cycling with the discovery of a new city as we explore Kyoto's best known site alongside some of our own favourite...
$108.25

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...
$98.69

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...
$103.47

Kyoto Local Eats & Secret Gion Bar 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...
$42.87

Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip certified guide, professionally...
$162.50

