Kyoto · KIYOMIZU-DERA & HIGASHIYAMA TOURS
7 bookable options
Higashiyama is a walking route, not a checklist. Compare uphill starts, temple admission, time on Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka, and whether the guide continues naturally into Gion.
Kyoto tea ceremony at Sakaguchian in Kiyomizu area. Learn to whisk matcha, taste sweets, admire Ogawa garden, get a photo, in 45 min.
“A great and relaxing experience! The hostess and tea master were both very knowledgeable and it was interesting to learn more about this part of traditional japanese culture. The garden was also beautiful!”
Early access bamboo grove, Golden Pavilion option, Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu-dera, and Fushimi Inari on one smooth bilingual day tour.
“Cesar was a wonderful guide and Ken was a great drive! We had a full day seeing all the main attractions in Kyoto. It was a bus tour with some walking so a great mixture of both. Cesar was very knowledgeable! Would highly recommend :)”
A single-day Kyoto highlights bus tour covering Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kinkaku-ji, Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu-dera, and Fushimi Inari.
“We've used Viator to book tours many times with no problems, however, this tour sadly isnt worth what we paid. While the guide was very friendly and clearly a kind person, we couldn't understand much of his English as he went back and fRead more”
Glide through Kyoto’s Higashiyama and Gion by private rickshaw, with an English guide, scenic photo stops, and tour options from 45 to 130 minutes.
“We had a wonderful experience. Msei was a great and safe driver. He showed and told us all about the Gion area and stopped for great photos. It was a great way to finish our Kyoto vacation. Highly recommended!”
Kyoto small-group tour of Kiyomizu-dera and Otowa waterfall, plus a traditional matcha tea ceremony and snack stops.
“Got in a panic to start with as couldn't find tour guide place to meet needs more explanation. Once started tour was great guide very knowledgeable and helpful. He made it very relaxed and he told photos which was great. Wonderful experience thank you.”
Kyoto Kiyomizu tea ceremony at Sakaguchian, with garden views, matcha made from scratch, wagashi sweets, and a small-group lesson.
“Just brilliant. Really relaxing hour in the best company. And the area afterwards is perfect to take in traditional Japan. Recommended!”
Kimono and yukata rental a 5-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera. English support, shoes included, dress-up help, return by 6 PM.
“I loved my experience as a solo female traveler :) The staff was super friendly and the foreign staff spoke English and made sure I was happy with my choice of the kimono (sorry for taking so long to decide, it's just so hard to pick when everything is lovely! ^^'). If you book in advance, you get a fast service, a bag and shoes to complement the look. *Warning: the store is located on a slope, so walking up/down in the provided shoes and socks will be tricky :D You can switch to your usual footwear no problem!”
