5 Hour Experience Kyoto Cultural Activity

Kyoto, Japan
Duration5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Let yourself dive into local life by taking a walk with a well-informed local guide, satisfy your appetite with fine cuisine, encounter traditional performance and craftsmanship. In exclusive, smoothly combined three different experiences.

We welcome you in Kyoto's unique and traditional townhouse called “machi-ya,” where you can enjoy a cosy, special feeling that is different from an ordinary trip. Our local hosts offer you "ichi-go ichi-e," a once-in-a-lifetime meeting, in an elegant setting. Our machi-ya house is located in the neighborhood of the Kyoto Imperial Palace, where you can enjoy each of the different four seasons of Japan.We devoted ourselves to maximize the "value" of staying in Kyoto. Our all-in-one plan offers you to travel like a local with three special experiences.

※The cost for a group of four is 528,000yen.
There is an additional charge of 132,000yen per person.

Please understand that this is a valuable 5-hour cultural
experience.

What's included

  • This is a 5-hour tour where you can experience the charm of the area more deeply by touring the area's famous sites with a guide, tasting local cuisine, and experiencing the local arts and culture.
  • Private transportation

What to expect

  1. Kinkakuji Temple
    5h · Admission ticket included
    We offer a special 5-hour all-in-one experience where you can enjoy the charms of "sightseeing," "dining," and "appreciation" all at once in a Kyoto Machiya house that is a historical design building designated by Kyoto City, built over 120 years ago. Walking around the city with a local guide allows you to discover hidden sites and history unique to the area.After enjoying sightseeing, you will return to the townhouse with your guide for a special lunch. After the meal, you can enjoy watching Kyoto dance and parlor games performed by maiko and geiko, symbols of Kyoto. Please enjoy the elegant performance.You can experience making sweets together with a Japanese confectioner. Once you have finished making the sweets, you will enjoy them with matcha tea accompanied by a maiko. Please enjoy this unique and precious experience in a private space.The special lunch will be a Western course meal. You can enjoy the deliciousness of Kyoto to the fullest. Allergy-friendly options available.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Take bus number 206 from Kyoto Station and get off at "Kenryuko-mae".
Walk 300 meters east along Rozanji -dori.
Look for your guide wearing a happi coat.

End point

Take bus number 206 from Kyoto Station and get off at "Kenryuko-mae".
Walk 300 meters east along Rozanji -dori.
Look for your guide wearing a happi coat.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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250,000.00 JPY per group
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