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3 Hours Kyoto Insider Sake Experience
Gain a better understanding of sake during this tour that explores the Fushimi Sake District of Kyoto. Visit Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum, one of the largest sake breweries in Fushimi, and end your visit with a sake-tasting session. Not only will your guide be able to explain the basics of sake and introduce you to new kinds you may have never tried, but your tastings will also be paired with Japanese snacks that enhance the tasting experience.
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Traditional Tea Ceremony wearing a Kimono in Kyoto MAIKOYA
If you’re visiting Japan for the first time, receive a cultural introduction to the country during a tea ceremony in traditional kimonos. During the ceremony, learn about Japanese history and sample matcha green tea, a local specialty. Plus, wearing a traditional kimono means you leave the experience with fantastic photographs to commemorate your time in Kyoto.
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$67.59
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Samurai & Ninja Museum Ticket
Fans of samurai and ninja history won’t want to miss wielding a real katana sword while in Kyoto. From the Heian period through the collapse of the Tokugawa shogunate, samurai and ninja roamed Kyoto’s streets. Get an immersive tour of these heroes’ history as a professional guide leads you through the Samurai and Ninja Museum. Your hands-on experience includes wearing samurai armor, wielding katana and ninja stars, and posing with replica swords.
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$26.24
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Kyoto Samurai Experience
Immerse yourself in samurai history and culture during this 2-hour samurai experience at a traditional Kyoto Samurai House. Under the guidance of an expert sword instructor, learn the philosophies of Bushido, the "Way of the Warrior" handle a real katana sword; and take part in a Zen meditation session.
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Private Kyoto Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems, Personalised
Exploring the historic city of Kyoto with a local guide gives you an experience you won’t get by following a guidebook itinerary. Discover local neighborhoods, see iconic attractions, and get recommendations from a guide who creates a personalized route based on your interests and needs.
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$75.19
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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. You have the option of exploring the verdant Bamboo Grove and impressive shrines of west Kyoto’s Arashiyama district or the intriguing wooden buildings and stone alleys (maybe even spotting a geisha or two) in Kyoto’s famed Higashiyama area, all with a knowledgeable local guide and rickshaw driver. This authentic, customizable Kyoto adventure is a fun introduction to this beautiful city.
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Kyoto Private Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized, See the City Unscripted
It can be daunting as a first-time visitor to Japan to cope with language barriers and navigate around a new place. On this Kyoto half-day tour, take the stress out of travel planning by having a local host plan your day. Explore one or two neighborhoods of your choice, walking past multiple top attractions and learning about Japanese culture from your guide. By traveling with a local, you learn about hidden secrets off the beaten track that tourists wouldn’t usually visit.
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$100.25
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Kimono and Yukata Experience in Kyoto
Dress in traditional Japanese attire in this kimono and yukata experience in Kyoto. You won’t have to worry about wearing the clothing incorrectly as you’ll have a professional fitting session. Stroll around Gion, and visit nearby shrines such as Kiyomizu-dera and Heianjingu Shrine. The experience is flexible, and different time slots are offered throughout the day. You can also upgrade your experience to include makeup, and hair styling.
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Tea ceremony Experience in KYOTO with light Meal near by Daitokuji ZenTemple
Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of Kyoto's most beautiful temples. Enhance your visit to the temple by taking part in a traditional cultural experience—a tea ceremony. During the experience, learn about the history of tea culture, and how harmony, purity, reverence, and tranquility are linked to the tea ceremony. It's a great way to taste authentic Japanese green tea, and to also learn fascinating insights about tea rituals that you wouldn't find out about otherwise.
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Samurai School in Kyoto: Samurai for a Day
Prepare for battle as you learn the skills of the samurai during this 1- or 2-hour class studying the basic techniques of these ancient Japanese warriors. Take the 1-hour session, providing an introduction to the basics of the samurai art, or choose the 1.5-hour course, practicing more complex movements using a sword and folding fan. When your class ends, enjoy a photo session with your samurai costume and receive a certificate of completion. This samurai session also includes an English-speaking guide and instructor and a 'tenugui,' a traditional Japanese towel.
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Bento Box Cooking Class
Learn to create your own bento box, the iconic (and tasty) convenience meal enjoyed daily by millions of Japanese, during this 3- to 3.5-hour cooking class in Kyoto. Uncover the origins of this uniquely-Japanese foodstuff, and watch master chefs as they demonstrate key cooking techniques, before learning to make your own. Finish your course by enjoying your handmade bento box which may includes items like an egg roll, pickled vegetables, rice, breaded chicken and miso soup. Your course also includes use of an apron, an instructor and all ingredients.
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1.5 Hours Kyoto Insider Sake Experience
Sake—traditional rice wine—is Japan’s most famous drink and Kyoto’s Fushimi District is renowned for its sake production, home to over 30 breweries. On this tour, find out how sake is made, discover the many varieties, and learn which sake suits each occasion. Sample seven different sakes, accompanied by tasty Japanese snacks, and leave with a cheat sheet to help you order your favorite sakes while in Japan.
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Samurai Sword Experience
There are many samurai-themed attractions in Kyoto but this tour lets you feel like a real samurai. Wear traditional clothing or armor and use a real samurai sword to cut tatami mats—a traditional way of testing sharpness and swordmanship.
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$71.57
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Authentic Seasonal Japanese Home Cooking Lesson with a Charming Local in Kyoto
When traveling abroad, there is no other experience like sitting down for a meal with a local. Michiyo opens her Kyoto home to visitors to cook a meal and share conversation. Enjoy learning to make authentic Japanese cuisine, from dashi (fish broth) to chirashi sushi with your Kyoto native host. Enjoy sitting down together to for a meal with paired alcoholic drinks to accent your delicious food.
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$74.00
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Wear a Samurai Armor in a Samurai Studio Kyoto
Immerse yourself into the world of Samurai warriors on this fascinating experience. Avoid long visitor lines by having entrance tickets to the Samurai and Ninja Museum included. You’ll see authentic Samurai armor and historical artifacts that you wouldn’t be able to see anywhere else in the world. A highlight is trying on traditional Samurai armor and posing for photos which will get emailed to you.
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$104.97
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Kyoto One Day Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private
This personalized full-day Kyoto tour with a local is ideal for first-time visitors to the "City of Temples". You won’t waste a moment visiting places that don’t interest you as this tour is fully customizable based on your interests. Choose the neighborhoods you’d like to visit, and see many of Kyoto’s top sites. Exploring the city with a guide means you won’t get lost, and you'll learn lots of local tips that you wouldn’t discover otherwise.
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$160.40
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Kyoto Private Night Tour: From Gion District To Old Pontocho, 100% Personalized
Stroll the back alleys of Kyoto, missed by many visitors, as dusk falls and they are at their most atmospheric on this private guided tour. In the company of just a guide and your party, see how ancient tradition blends with contemporary culture as you explore the enchanting wooden alleyways lit with traditional paper lanterns in the historic Gion district and the picturesque streets of old Pontocho, where, with luck, you might spot a geisha or two.
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$100.25
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Matcha experience
体 験 It is an experience specializing in “getting green tea and sweets”!
There is no point etc. I just want to drink green tea! I want to know how to drink! It is perfect for those who
○ Although it is a Japanese-style room with tatami mats, you can sit comfortably and have a good time.
○ Enjoy a relaxing tea in the atmosphere of Kyoto.
Enjoy the local atmosphere of Kyoto, which is different from sightseeing spots.
○ A small bird comes to drink water in the garden at the back of Kyomachiya, and you can feel the passing of the four seasons. If you get stuck in the crowd, take a rest and spend some relaxing time.
合 わ せ Please enjoy along with various experience plans.
The tea room is located in the building next to Kyomachiya Kiotto, so you can change your mind and have some tea. (With simultaneous experience discount)
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Kimono Wearing Experience-Fun to Wear Wearing-Fun to Know-
プ ラ イ ベ ー ト Private lessons! The instructor will support you carefully! !
資格 Qualified instructors will support you at your own pace according to your needs.
場合 If you bring your own kimono, no troublesome return work is required!
〇Because all things related to dressing will be rented free of charge, don't you feel at ease and feel free to start the first step of the kimono?
○ On the second floor of the Kyomachiya, you can experience dressing up slowly
な が ら You can enjoy the leisurely dressing experience while feeling the local life of Kyoto which is different from the sightseeing spot.
* You can access Arashiyama, Kinkakuji, Gion, etc. with a single train, so please consult with the staff of more than 30 years in Kyoto planning your trip!
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Kyoto Samurai Experience PREMIUM Sword Cutting Tameshigiri
Learn about martial arts and sword fighting during a hands-on experience at the Samurai and Ninja Museum in Kyoto. You'll find out what it's like to be a samurai as you learn basic techniques and practice with a sword. This is a great way to gain insight into a piece of Japanese culture.
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Kimono wearing experience in kyoto
・You can choose your preference kimono from all kinds
・We will help to wearing kimono and arrange Hair UP
・After wearing kimono, you can walk around for take picture at Kinkakuji-temple
・It takes just 3minutes from our activity to kinnkakuji-temple
・If you want to extend for wearing kimono, you should pay addiditional charge.
・Entrance fee
・Bottle water
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Tea ceremony experience in Kyoto!
Learn the serene practice of traditional Japanese tea ceremony at a tea house near beautiful Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto. An experienced teacher leads you step by step through the ritual of preparing ceremonial tea. Experience a centuries-old practice, and enjoy matcha and sweets. Come away with a new perspective on Japanese culture.
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Adorable Sushi Roll Art Class in Kyoto
Learn to make artistic sushi rolls during your own private ‘kazarimaki’ class in Kyoto. Kazarimaki is the art of making designs within a sushi roll, using edible pigments extracted from plants to create colorful patterns in the sushi. Your instructor also provides a kimono (for women) or other traditional garments (for men and children) to wear during the experience.
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$61.23
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Sushi - Authentic Japanese Cooking Class - the best souvenir from Kyoto!
One of the best souvenirs any traveler can bring back from Japan is the ability to make and appreciate authentic Japanese sushi. Get up to speed with the art of making sushi, Japanese soup and pickled ginger during this small group cooking class. Capped at eight people, this class offers a relaxed environment that other, larger sushi classes often don’t – and a hands on experience that you can’t get from cooking channels on the internet or TV.
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