Top 10 Seasonal in Kyoto

Destination: Kyoto.
Our cooking lessons are held in an authentic Japanese style house. You will experience the feeling of being invited over for lunch by a friend in Japanese culture. This is a great opportunity for all tourists coming to Japan. Our group lessons have a maximum of 6 people. Our instructors are all very friendly and want you to have a memorable time with us. Even if you came alone, you would have a great time. After finishing lunch, all the participants will go and explore a local supermarket with our instructors. Together we will help you find all the ingredients we used in the lesson. We will introduce you to some of basic Japanese seasonings and some great tips on preparing some Japanese dishes. You will get all the recipes of the dishes we prepare together. You will be able to make some great Japanese dishes for your family and friends back home. We look forward to meeting all of you soon!
Known For: Kyoto Food & Drink, Kyoto Cooking Classes, Kyoto Small Group, Kyoto Seasonal, Kyoto Excellent Quality.
Duration: Around 4 hours.

Destination: Kyoto.
Our cooking lessons are held in an authentic Japanese style house. You will experience the feeling of being invited over for a cup of tea by a friend in Japanese culture. This is a great opportunity for all tourists coming to Japan. Our group lessons have a maximum of 6 people. Our instructors are all very friendly and want you to have a memorable time with us. Even if you came alone, you would have a great time. We'll introduce some great tips on preparing 3 popular Japanese desserts and You'll discover how to make some Japanese sweets that you might have seen in some Japanese Anime or Manga. You will get all the recipes of the desserts we prepare together. You will be able to make some great Japanese sweets for your family and friends back home. We guarantee they will be surprised!! Vegetarians are welcome, also Vegan friendly. Let me know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions. We look forward to meeting all of you soon!
Known For: Kyoto Small Group, Kyoto Cooking Classes, Kyoto Excellent Quality, Kyoto Seasonal, Kyoto Food & Drink.
Duration: Around 2 hours and a half.

Destination: Kyoto.
Step into the exclusive world of Gion with this rare Maiko/Geisha experience. Enjoy an intimate encounter limited to just 10 guests, allowing for genuine conversation with a Maiko or Geisha and the teahouse owner. Witness a captivating traditional dance accompanied by authentic shamisen music, savor a bowl of ceremonial matcha, and capture unforgettable memories with a commemorative photo. Our beautifully designed teahouse, completed in Autumn 2024 with an architect's meticulous attention to detail, offers a unique glimpse into Kyoto's rich culture, usually inaccessible to travelers. This is your chance to truly connect with the heart of Gion.
Known For: Kyoto Food & Drink, Kyoto Private and Luxury, Kyoto Cultural Tours, Kyoto Top Product, Kyoto Historical Tours, Kyoto Walking Tours, Kyoto Coffee & Tea Tours, Kyoto New Product, Kyoto Small Group, Kyoto Seasonal, Kyoto Excellent Quality.
Duration: Around 1 hour and a half.

Destination: Kyoto.
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 Higashiyama Sake Brewery (Kizakura 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.
Known For: Kyoto Seasonal, Kyoto Cultural Tours, Kyoto Full-day Tours, Kyoto Walking Tours, Kyoto Sake Tasting, Kyoto New Product, Kyoto Small Group, Kyoto Food & Drink, Kyoto Private and Luxury, Kyoto Half-day Tours.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Kyoto.
【This experience is offered by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award】 This is an authentic "Sushi Making Experience". ■COURSE ー9 Nigiri Sushi, Roll sushi ーTempura set ーTwo Drink ー Sake tastings ー Matcha Experience ー Japanese sweets Embark on a flavorful journey in Kyoto, beginning with a visit to a local shop for traditional Japanese sweets, guided by a friendly expert. Then, step into an authentic sushi restaurant and meet a professional Taisho chef. Watch as he showcases precise knife work and the elegant craft of making nigiri. Learn to roll sushi yourself—an impressive skill to share back home! Next, make your own sushi under the Taisho’s careful guidance. Enjoy freshly made tempura by the chef, followed by a sake tasting with pairing tips to elevate each bite. To end your experience, unwind in a peaceful Kyoto-style garden. There, your guide will teach you how to whisk matcha, which you’ll enjoy with the sweets you picked earlier.
Known For: Kyoto Dining Experiences, Kyoto Seasonal, Kyoto Cooking Classes, Kyoto New Product, Kyoto Excellent Quality, Kyoto Food & Drink, Kyoto Restaurants, Kyoto Small Group.
Duration: Around 3 hours and a half.

Destination: Kyoto.
Five main reasons people choose us: (1) Kyotoite (local Japanese gude) show you around (2) Electirc Pedal Asisst Bikes help you go around Kyoto smoothly. (3) Cycling routes carefully chosen by experienced staff at the largest bicycle rental shop in Kyoto (4) Reservation and cancellation requests accepted by 5pm the day before the tour date (5) Half price refund given even if you cancel the tour on the day. This is a special cycling tour which helps you feel the genuine Kyoto and the local vibes. We will be following cycling routes which were carefully selected by experienced staff at Kyoto's largest bicycle rental company, serving about 30,000 people a year. Our aim is to raise awareness of the brilliance of riding a bicycle in the beautiful Kyoto. Bicycle rides help us find the hidden beauty of Kyoto that most tourists are likely to overlook and we hope this tour helps you see things you are not able to see when you take public transport like subways, buses, and taxis.
Known For: Kyoto Mountain Bike Tours, Kyoto New Product, Kyoto Half-day Tours, Kyoto Bike Tours, Kyoto Nature and Wildlife Tours, Kyoto Historical Tours, Kyoto Small Group, Kyoto Seasonal, Kyoto Excellent Quality, Kyoto Private and Luxury.
Duration: Around 3 hours and a half.

Destination: Kyoto.
Our tea ceremony session is held in an authentic Japanese style room at a local house. Tea ceremony is formal, but you will also experience the feeling of being invited over for a cup of tea by a friend in Japan. This is a great opportunity for all tourists coming to Kyoto. Our group lessons have a maximum of 8 people. Our hosts and English-speaking instructors are all very friendly and want you to have a memorable time with us. We'll introduce you some history of tea and tea ceremony. You will have a chance to make a bowl of Match by yourself so you will be able to make it for your friends when you go back home. We guarantee they will be surprised and that would be one of the best souvenirs for them!! * It is also possible to prepare a chair instead of sitting on the Tatami floor if you prefer. Please let us know how many chairs you want us to prepare when you make a reservation. *Our reservation is from 2, but if you are solo, please contact us, we may arrange for you.
Known For: Kyoto Seasonal, Kyoto Cooking Classes, Kyoto Historical Tours, Kyoto Food & Drink, Kyoto Small Group.
Duration: Around 1 hour and a half.

Destination: Kyoto.
I will explain and demonstrate how to make each design step by step. This class is for suitable for someone who wants to have a unique experience, and also someone who wants to seriously learn the techniques and improve their skills for future use.
Known For: Kyoto Seasonal, Kyoto New Product, Kyoto Small Group, Kyoto Food & Drink, Kyoto Cooking Classes.
Duration: Around 2 hours and a half.

Destination: Kyoto.
Join the Early Bird Experience and beat the crowds! We take you to the top sightseeing spots in Kyoto while the rest of the city is still waking up! Let us put each place in context and teach you more about local customs and history while we enjoy a beautiful morning together. See all the highlights of Kyoto comfortably with your knowledgable and friendly guide. This experience is perfect for those who naturally rise in the early morning, or for those who just want to have a unique experience and don't mind getting up early for it. It can also be an amazing way to take advantage of your jet lag! Along the way, we give you insights about Buddhism, Japanese garden design, history and more. We are also happy to help you with any questions you have about Kyoto or Japan and can even help you plan your days ahead. Beat the crowds on the Original Early Bird Tour of Kyoto.
Known For: Kyoto Seasonal, Kyoto Cultural Tours, Kyoto Private Sightseeing Tours, Kyoto Rail Tours, Kyoto Car Tours, Kyoto Half-day Tours, Kyoto Bus Tours, Kyoto Historical Tours.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Kyoto.
Experience the tea ceremony in the historic Gion district of Kyoto. Experience the depths of Japanese culture in a traditional 90-year-old townhouse.
Known For: Kyoto Seasonal, Kyoto Historical Tours, Kyoto Cooking Classes.
Duration: Around 50 minutes.