Kyoto · KIYOMIZU-DERA & HIGASHIYAMA TOURS
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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!”
Kyoto Ninenzaka shodo class in a townhouse: learn brush, ink, and basic kanji in 50 minutes, with a take-home souvenir near Kiyomizu.
“Kind and patient but excellent teachers. Short class But fun. We came away with our own handmade Kanji symbol”
Kiyomizu-dera, Sannenzaka slopes, and Gion backstreets with a small group guide, plus Kennin-ji Zen. Four hours of Kyoto.
“Great tour with Kyoto. We especially enjoyed sharing a ramen lunch afterwards. A fair amount of walking but that’s a good way to beat jet lag.”
Early Kyoto tour of Fushimi Inari and Kiyomizu-dera, with Higashiyama lanes and guided culture, plus included transit and entry.
“We liked our tour very much. Diana was a fantastic guide who gave us lots of interesting information about Fushimi Inari and Kiyomisu! Going early definitely helped avoid crowding. I do wish the shops were open, but it was a small price to pay to be able to enjoy the sites without so many people around. Would definitely recommend this tour suggest you ask for Diana!!”
Walk Kyoto’s Higashiyama from Fushimi Inari to Gion and Kiyomizu-dera with included temple entry and a small-group guide.
“We really enjoyed the tour. Our guide, Lito was excellent. Not only did he tell us about the places that we have visited but also shared the links of places to eat and other useful information. This tour was a great overview of some mos fascinating attractions of Kyoto. It was a great walk and somehow we avoided the crowds and managed to get wonderful photo shots. My kids, 11 & 18 y.o, loved he tour as much as I did as our guide Lito got them very much engaged with the stories of the temples, making wishes, finding luck and other interesting traditional rituals.”
Dress as a maiko or samurai in Kyoto, pick from 100 kimono styles, get pro hair and makeup, and enjoy a 3-hour couple photo session.
“This photo shoot couldn’t have been better. We chose the couples package and it was awesome. The staff was kind, professional, and timely. The costumes were absolutely top notch. The makeup artist was very good. Best of all we only waited 20 minutes after our shoot & our phots were processed, printed, and emailed. I highly recommend this activity, book it.”
Kyoto 4-hour tour of Kiyomizu-dera power spots, Fushimi Inari torii trail, and Gion. Guided by Kyoto certified Roberto with photos.
“Lo pasamos genial. Muchas gracias Roberto por tu tiempo. Muy recomendable”
Half-day Kyoto highlights with taxi help: Fushimi Inari early, Kiyomizu-dera morning views, plus preserved streets. Small group, mobile ticket.
“This experience is not a good value at all! Waste of my time and money personally. I could have done it for free on my own. You can Just wake up early morning and visit the 2 landmark temples in Kyoto. Also, my guide was not very helpful Read more”
Private 5.5-hour Kyoto tour covering Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera, Gion and photo stops, with a local guide and mobile ticket.
“Kaori went above and beyond our expectations for the private tour of the hidden jems tour in Kyoto! The love that Kaori showed us about Kyoto shined through her explanations and she was so humble and patient. We never felt rushed and Read more”
