Things to do in Kyoto: Find Top Attractions, Activities & Tours in Kyoto

Kyoto Tours, Sightseeing and Attractions

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Full-Day Tour of Kyoto

Duration: Approximately 9 hours and 15 minutes
Category: Tours and Sightseeing

Spend a full day discovering many of the best sights Kyoto has to offer. Imposing castles, sacred temples, and some great shopping combine to ensure an unforgettable Kyoto experience.

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Kyoto and Nara - One Day Tour

Duration: Approximately 10 hours
Category: Tours and Sightseeing

Well known for its magnificent temples, shrines, and ruins, Nara is a famous tourist destination, and has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site for the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara".

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Nara Afternoon Guided Tour

Duration: Approximately 5 1/2 hours
Available: Daily (Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday in January and February)
Category: Tours and Sightseeing

Architectural wonders, tame deer roaming the verdant grounds of a city-center park, and the most beautiful shrine in the city await on a guided afternoon tour of Nara.

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Kyoto Morning Tour

Duration: Approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes
Category: Tours and Sightseeing

Wander the royal gardens and majestic interiors of some of Kyoto’s castles and palaces. Glimpse the historic lifestyles of imperial Kyoto on a guided morning tour.

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Kimono Wearing and Tea Ceremony Experience: Tea with Kimono

Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Category: Arts and Culture

Don a kimono and participate in a traditional tea ceremony for a firsthand experience of Japanese culture. Later, enjoy admission to a nearby former sake brewery—the Horino Memorial Museum.

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Kyoto Afternoon Tour

Duration: Approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes
Category: Tours and Sightseeing

Explore the city that many consider the most beautiful in Japan. Visit some of the most revered shrines and temples in Kyoto on this guided afternoon tour.

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Small-Group Walking Tour: Kyoto Cultural Highlights

Duration: Approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes
Category: Tours and Sightseeing

Discover the temples, shrines, and gardens of Kyoto on this cultural highlights tour that includes a walk through bright-red torii gates, a visit to Tofukuji Temple, and a stroll through the Geisha district.

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Small-Group Kyoto Cycling Tour

Duration: Approximately 3 hours
Category: Tours and Sightseeing

Experience Kyoto like a local on this cycling tour of Japan’s imperial capital. Discover the city’s rich history on this unique half-day tour of temples, shrines, and canals.

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Hiring a Maiko After a Guided Walk of Gion or Kamishichiken

Duration: Approximately 4 hours
Category: Arts and Culture

After a guided walk of Gion or Kamishichiken, dine at a Japanese restaurant and meet a maiko—a traditional party companion skilled in Japanese performing arts. Ask her questions, pose for a photos, and see why maikos are considered to be "living art."

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