Things to do in Kyoto: activities, tours and experiences
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Kyoto, Japan, has 1,693 activities, tours and experiences to book. Don't miss: Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Ginkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace. Also worth exploring nearby: Otsu, Uji, Nara, Osaka.
01Things to do
Must-see places
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Buddhist temple
Kinkaku-ji Temple
Japanese garden
Ginkaku-ji Temple
Japanese garden
Kyoto Imperial Palace
Royal palace
Ryōan-ji Temple
Buddhist temple
Tō-ji Temple
Buddhist temple
02Activities to book
The best experiences in Kyoto
Top pickKyoto Sumo Entertainment Show with Chicken Hot Pot and Geisha
from €58.08★ 4.9
Top pickHiroshima & Miyajima Tour From Hiroshima, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka
from €104.55★ 4.8
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Top pickPERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour
from €113.19★ 4.9
Top pickAward-Winning Authentic Ramen Making Experience in Kyoto
from €115★ 5.0
-20%Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
from €21.90★ 4.9
Selling fastAuthentic Knife Making Experience at a Blacksmith in Kyoto
from €139.40★ 4.8
-29%Kyoto: Live Sumo Show & Photo with Wrestlers, Drink Included
from €28.87★ 4.9
Free cancellationKyoto Night Experience DRUM TAO Show near Kyoto Station
from €62.60★ 5.0
Top pickHiroshima & Miyajima 1-Day Tour from Osaka, Kyoto or Hiroshima
from €98.74★ 4.9
Top pickFull Day Tour of Kyoto with Private Transportation
from €229.42★ 5.0
Top pick1 Hour Geisha Show in Kyoto
from €75.51★ 4.9
03Explore nearby
Nearby cities
Popular activities · Kyoto
Deal
Free cancellationKyoto Gion Night Walk & Geisha District Guided Tour
from €21.74★ 4.8
Top pickKyoto : Gion Make Your Own Chopsticks with Engraving Option
from €13.56★ 5.0
Selling fastKimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya, NISHIKI
from €44.82★ 4.8
Top pick3-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Tastings & Pairings
from €70.82★ 5.0
Top pickSushi Making in Kyoto! Same-day bookings welcome!
from €49.79★ 5.0
Top pick
Top pickArashiyama Bamboo Forest & Hidden Gems Bike Tour (Early Bird)
from €88.52★ 5.0
Top pickKyoto 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
from €91.29★ 4.9
Free cancellationSkip the lines Basic Ticket at SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM KYOTO
from €19.36★ 4.6
Top pickKyoto Foodie Night Tour
from €106.29★ 5.0
Top pick5 Top Highlights of Kyoto Full Day Bike Tour (E-bike option)
from €143.85★ 5.0
Top pickNinja 1-hour Hands-on Lesson by Japanese master in Kyoto -Entry
from €74.19★ 5.0
Top pickKyoto Gion Cultural Walk & Geisha Show with Dining Options
from €105.43★ 5.0
Top pickKyoto Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide
from €299.68★ 4.9
Free cancellationNara Afternoon Tour from Kyoto & Osaka: Todai-ji, Nara Park
from €85.76★ 4.5
Top pickKyoto Ring Making Workshop with Japanese Vintage Coin
from €16.60★ 5.0
Top pickKyoto: Meet the Geisha Maiko with Gion Walking Tour
from €66.39★ 4.9
DealKyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine
from €78.41★ 5.0
Top pickKyoto Customized Private Tour See Top Attractions in 1 Day
from €115.06★ 4.9
Top pickKyoto Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class with Professional Chefs
from €80.22★ 4.9
Top pickKyoto Arashiyama Rickshaw Tour with Bamboo Forest
from €72.48★ 5.0
Top pickKyoto: Nijo Castle World Heritage Guided Tour with Admission
from €36.52★ 5.0
Top pickKyoto Private Car Tour – Full Day with Local Guide & Nara Option
from €197.48★ 4.9
Top pick1.5-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Experience with Tastings & Pairings
from €59.75★ 5.0
Top pickKyoto Sumo Entertainment Show with Chicken Hot Pot and Geisha
from €58.08★ 4.9
Top pickAfternoon Kyoto Bike Tour: Bamboo Forest, Monkeys & Hidden Spots
from €88.52★ 5.0
Top pickKyoto: Gion and Geisha District Walking Tour
from €11.07★ 5.0
Top pickSamurai Training with Modern day Musashi in Kyoto
from €112.38★ 5.0
Top pickAuthentic Kyoto Tea Ceremony: Camellia Flower Teahouse
from €30.43★ 4.8
Top pickHiroshima & Miyajima 1-Day Tour from Osaka, Kyoto or Hiroshima
from €98.74★ 4.9
Top pickPedal Adventure Kyoto's iconic landmarks on an e-bike tour
from €71.93★ 5.0
Top pickKyoto Kiyomizu Tea Ceremony with Scenic Garden Views
from €51.11★ 4.9
Top pickKyoto Gion & Higashiyama Historical Walking Tour
from €31.08★ 4.9
Top pick
Top pickKyoto Early Bird English Tour: Fushimi-Inari and Arashiyama
from €80.78★ 5.0
Top pickKyoto 5-Star Gion Geisha Walk – Small-Group Authentic Experience
from €108.69★ 5.0
Top pickKyoto Geisha & Maiko Dinner: Intimate Cultural Experience in Gion
from €261.55★ 4.9
Private tourKyoto Highlights Private Tour with Local driver (guide option)
from €426.02★ 4.7
Private tourPrivate Kyoto Customizable Day Tour with English Speaking Driver
from €337.57★ 4.7
Top pickKyoto: Gion & Pontocho Food Tour with 13 Dishes
from €71.93★ 4.8
Top pickSamurai School in Kyoto: Samurai for a Day
from €55.33★ 4.9
Free cancellationKyoto E-Bike Tour of Hidden Gems Backstreets and Temples
from €91.24★ 4.9
DealAmanohashidate & Ine Funaya Sightseeing Full Day Trip from Kyoto
from €47.62★ 4.8
Free cancellationHistorical Kyoto E-Bike Tour
from €82.99★ 4.9
Private tourPrivate Tea Ceremony and Sake Tasting in Kyoto Samurai House
from €103.70★ 5.0
DealKyoto Authentic Japanese Calligraphy in a Traditional Studio
from €5.76★ 5.0
Free cancellationKyoto: Gion Magical Night Walking Tour & Geisha Culture
from €21.79★ 4.8
Free cancellationGion Nocturno: Secretos y Leyendas de las Geishas
from €18.26★ 4.9
Free cancellationKyoto Kintsugi Gold Repair Pottery Class
from €13.32★ 4.9
Free cancellationKyoto and Nara 1-Day Bus Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
from €53.33★ 3.7
Free cancellationKyoto Traditional Kintsugi Repair Experience in Central Kyoto
from €13.83★ 5.0
Free cancellation
Free cancellationTraditional Tea Ceremony with Matcha and Sweets in Kyoto
from €22.13★ 4.9
Selling fastKimono Tea Ceremony Experience at Kyoto Oritzuruya, Nishiki
from €42.60★ 4.9
Private tourKyoto Luxury Private Car Tour with Local Guide-Nara&Osaka Options
from €183.26★ 4.9
Free cancellationKyoto Gion Walking Tour: Geisha Culture, Pagoda, Shrines & Sake
from €35.80★ 4.9
Private tourKyoto Private Day Trip - Enjoy Your First-Time Visit to Kyoto!
from €82.99★ 4.8
Selling fastHiroshima and Miyajima Full Day Tour by Bullet Train from Kyoto
from €346.94★ 4.5
Selling fastAuthentic Knife Making Experience at a Blacksmith in Kyoto
from €139.40★ 4.8
Free cancellationA Unique Antique Kimono and Tea ceremony Experience in English
from €82.99★ 4.9
DealKyoto & Nara Day Trip with Optional Lunch from Osaka or Kyoto
from €42.08★ 4.3
Selling fastOsaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari & Nara Park Day Trip
from €50.20★ 4.9
Private tourKyoto: More than just a Tea Ceremony - Sanjo Chasuian
from €38.73★ 5.0
Free cancellationKyoto Bus Tour: Fushimi, Kiyomizu, Kinkaku-ji & Arashiyama
from €70.24★ 5.0
Deal
Selling fastKyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
from €52.56★ 4.8
Selling fastAmanohashidate & Ine Boathouse Full-Day Tour from Kyoto or Osaka
from €55.18★ 4.4
Private tour
Free cancellationTea ceremony by the tea master in Kyoto SHIUN AN
from €29.88★ 4.8
Private tourPrivate Tour Kyoto-Nara w/Hotel Pick Up & Drop off from Kyoto
from €276.64★ 4.7
Free cancellationKyoto: Nishiki Market Food Tour-7 Tastings
from €44.26★ 4.9
Private tourKyoto Private Car Tours - Optional Nara or Osaka Add-Ons
from €158.50★ 5.0
Free cancellationRamen Gyoza Onigiri Japanese Cooking Class in Kyoto
from €87.57★ 5.0
Private tourPrivate Dinner with a Geisha
from €319.55★ 4.8
DealKyoto Private Customizable Day Trip With English chauffeur
from €378.04★ 5.0
Free cancellationKyomai Dance by Maiko Geiko and Visits of Gion Art Museum Kyoto
from €21.58★ 4.8
DealFrom Osaka or Kyoto: Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kyoto
from €53.27★ 4.8
Free cancellationAuthentic Ninja Weapon Forging Experience in Kyoto
from €127.25★ 4.8
Free cancellationKyoto Bamboo Forest & Golden Pavilion E-Bike Tour
from €82.99★ 5.0
Free cancellationKendo and samurai experience in Kyoto
from €88.52★ 4.7
Private tourKyoto:Private Highlights Tour with English Guide & Hotel Pickup
from €320.90★ 4.9
Selling fast
Selling fastKimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya, Karasuma Shijo
from €44.82★ 4.9
DealKyoto & Nara Private Tour from Osaka Kyoto Hotel Pick-up
from €236.52★ 4.7
DealOsaka and Nara Day Tour with Private Transportation
from €207.62★ 5.0
Free cancellationKyoto E Bike Tour Higashiyama Temples Hidden Alleys
from €49.79★ 5.0
Free cancellationKyoto: Kimono & Traditional Matcha Tea Ceremony
from €28.79★ 5.0
Free cancellationKyoto Chopstick Making Class with Engraving Option
from €7.10★ 5.0
Free cancellationKyoto: Paint Your Own Ramen Spoon & Michelin Ramen Class
from €60.86★ 4.9
BookableElegant Tea Ceremony While Wearing Kimono Experience in Kyoto
from €42.47★ 5.0
Private tour
Private tourKyoto: Private Highlights Tour with English Guide & Hotel Pickup
from €334.79★ 4.9
Selling fastKyoto & Nara: Private Day Tour by luxury Vehicle & English Guide
from €367.93★ 4.8
Free cancellationKyoto Bus Tour: Sagano Railway & Hozugawa River Boat Ride
from €112.34★ 4.3
DealKyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto
from €51.94★ 4.6
Free cancellation
Free cancellationKyoto: Nishiki Market & Hidden Local Gems with a Local Guide
from €17.27★ 5.0
Private tourNara: Half-Day Private Tour of 4 Must-See Spots & Deer Park
from €197.48★ 5.0
Free cancellation
Free cancellationKyoto : Okada Tea Ceremony & Kimono
from €71.93★ 5.0
Free cancellationEarly Half Day to Kyoto Highlights
from €80.22★ 5.0
Free cancellationKyoto: Paint Your Own Ramen Bowl & Michelin Ramen Class
from €71.93★ 5.0
Private tourZen Meditation & Specialty Coffee in a Traditional Kyoto Machiya
from €15.49★ 4.9
Free cancellationKyoto Chopsticks Making Workshop
from €8.30★ 4.8
Free cancellationHiroshima and Miyajima Full-Day Tour from Kyoto by Bullet Train
from €86.86★ 4.0
Private tourExclusive Kyoto and Nara Customised Private Day Tour
from €381.81★ 4.6
DealOsaka / Kyoto: Katsuoji, Arashiyama & Kinkaku-ji One Day Tour
from €43.95★ 4.8
Private tourKyoto Tour by Car from Kyoto Osaka Kobe
from €265.57★ 4.8
Selling fastKimono Tea Ceremony Experience at Kyoto Orizuruya Gion
from €42.60★ 5.0
Free cancellationKyoto Sake tasting & Food pairing experience with Local expert
from €38.73★ 4.9
Free cancellationKyoto Kimono Rental mimosa Couple Plan Kimono Yukata Rental
from €55.33★ 5.0
DealAuthentic Tea Ceremony & Calligraphy in Kyoto with Kamogawa View
from €28.50★ 5.0
Free cancellationKyoto Hidden Gem Food Tour in Fushimi
from €77.46★ 5.0
Free cancellationHiroshima Miyajima 1 Day Bus with Indian Lunch plus Shinkansen
from €237.91★ 4.9
Private tourSpecializing in custom made fragrances from Kyoto
from €44.26★ 5.0
Free cancellationKyoto: Tea Ceremony Experience in a small tea room
from €33.20★ 4.9
Private tourKyoto&Nara&Osaka: One day private Customized Car tour
from €456.45★ 5.0
Skip the lineExplore a Historic House: Kimono Photoshoot and Matcha Tea
from €13.83★ 4.2
BookableNidec Kyoto Tower Observation Deck Admission Ticket
from €13.10★ 3.8
Free cancellation【OKADA】Kyoto Japanese calligraphy experience (shodo)
from €27.66★ 5.0
Free cancellationKyoto Ume Liqueur Experience with CHOYA – Make Your Own Souvenir
from €27.11★ 5.0
Free cancellationMorning Wonder World Heritage Nara Guided Tour
from €68.10★ 5.0
Private tourKansai Airport(KIX)to/from Osaka or Kyoto Private Transfer
from €93.50★ 5.0
Private tourKyoto Private Full Day Tour with English Speaking Driver
from €443.08★ 5.0
DealPrivate Customizable Kyoto Day Tour by Car
from €302.09★ 5.0
Free cancellationKyoto Fushimi Inari Taisha Walking Tour with Audioguide
from €9.98★ 5.0
Free cancellationKimono Rental in Gion Kyoto
from €27.66★ 5.0
Free cancellationKyoto Sumo Live Show with Photo
from €28.79★ 5.0
DealKyoto Highlights Small Group Minivan Tour from Kyoto Station
from €74.69★ 5.0
Private tourKyoto Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Private Photoshoot
from €71.93★ 5.0
Private tourKyoto Self-Guided Audio Experience
from €5.33★ 5.0
DealOsaka / Kyoto: Todai-ji, Nara Park, Fushimi Inari and Byodo-in
from €45.55★ 5.0
DealFrom Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate, Ine Funaya and Miyama Day Tour
from €53.28★ 5.0
Private tourHidden Temples in Kyoto a Self-Guided Zen Tour
from €2.99★ 5.0
Free cancellationYoga in the nature of Kyoto
from €13.32★ 5.0
Free cancellation
BookableDinner with Maiko
from €54.77
Free cancellation
Private tour
Private tourKyoto Station to Kyoto City Private Transfer
from €105.12
DealKyoto: Live Sumo Show & Photo with Wrestlers, Drink Included
from €28.87★ 4.9
Top pickBike Tour Exploring North Kyoto plus Lunch
from €88.52★ 4.9
Top pickKyoto Live Sumo Show with Sumo Challenge & Photo Experience
from €28.81★ 4.9
Top pick
Top pickKyoto Night Pub Crawl: Pontocho & Gion Hidden Alley Bars Tour
from €92.18★ 4.9
Top pickKyoto: Kawaramachi Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour
from €34.57★ 4.9
Selling fastKyoto 1 Day Tour from Kyoto
from €141.08★ 4.2
Top pickKyoto Zen Meditation & Garden Tour at a Zen Temple with Lunch
from €91.84★ 5.0
Top pickThe Original Small-Group Sushi Making Class in Kyoto
from €80.22★ 5.0
Frequently asked questions about Kyoto
What is there to do in Kyoto?
Kyoto has 1,693 activities, tours and day trips you can book online. Among the most booked: « Kyoto Sumo Entertainment Show with Chicken Hot Pot and Geisha », « Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour From Hiroshima, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka », « From Kyoto / Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park One Day Tour ».
What are the top-rated activities in Kyoto?
According to traveller reviews: « Kyoto Night Experience DRUM TAO Show near Kyoto Station » (5.0/5, 55 reviews) ; « 10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour » (5.0/5, 1,431 reviews) ; « Award-Winning Authentic Ramen Making Experience in Kyoto » (5.0/5, 2,785 reviews).
What are the must-see places in Kyoto?
Not to be missed in Kyoto: Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Ginkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Ryōan-ji Temple, Tō-ji Temple.
Can you cancel an activity in Kyoto for free?
Usually, yes: 24 of the 24 most popular activities in Kyoto offer free cancellation. The exact terms are shown on each activity page before you book.
What is there to visit near Kyoto?
Close to Kyoto: Otsu, Uji, Nara, Osaka, Kobe.