Kyoto · LUNCH EXPERIENCES
9 bookable options
Start with the part of Kyoto you want to understand, then compare the transport, walking and included stops. The strongest options are gathered here with their useful details.
Small-group North Kyoto bike tour with Cannondale bikes, temple entry, and a Japanese lunch, ending near Gion.
“Enjoyed the whole experience, our guide Jay's passion and knowledge of Japanese culture was awesome. Loved the sushi for lunch.”
A guided day trip from Osaka or Kyoto to Arashiyama, Nara Park, and Fushimi Inari, with lunch included at a Kyoto townhouse.
“Gary's kindness and attentiveness were highly appreciated. The itinerary was consistently adhered to, and the destinations were exceptional, with Gary's recommendations proving valuable.”
Zen meditation and Tofukuji gardens in Kyoto, plus lunch. Small group, included temple access, and quiet monk-led practice.
“I highly recommend this tour. It was probably one of our most memorable moments in Kyoto. Hikari was our guide. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the different temples, the organization of them and the history. The tour felt very calm and meditative just from her demeanor and voice. The best part of the tour was the one hour meditation. The monk who led the meditation only spoke Japanese, so Hikari prepped us before with what to expect. There was a brief break in the middle, and she also translated for us some of the additional tips and history he shared. At the end, the monk came over and spoke with…”
Amanohashidate, boat cruise, cable car views, and Miyama’s thatched village in one long day, with lunch included for $71.
“We had a beautiful day with our guide Harry, He shared a lot of information and was also very friendly and funny. We had a super day and the locations we visited were beautiful, especcially with the good weather. Thanks Harry!”
4.5-hour small-group Kyoto bike tour with UNESCO Zen temples, teahouse lunch, and a Kamogawa River ride, guided in English.
“I had a great day biking around Kyoto with Yusuke! I wasn’t expecting it to be a private tour but that was a nice surprise because I could go at my own pace. Yusuke was a super friendly and knowledgeable guide - he made sure I was comfoRead more”
Half-day Kyoto to Nara tour with English guide, deer park time, Todaiji and Kasuga Taisha, plus a Japanese lunch. Great value for 6 hours.
“Emiko-san was a great guide, the transportaion, the lunch and the information provided is worth it. Half a day tour is good enough to see the temples and the deer.”
Kyoto Zen meditation at Tofukuji with a garden walk and Shojin ryori lunch. Small English group, one-hour zazen, calm guidance.
“Nice grouping - it would be cool to have a downloadable tour as well - there is interest in information but the need for quiet is important”
Bus to Arashiyama, Nara, and Fushimi Inari with optional Kobe shabu-shabu lunch, English guide, mobile tickets.
“The tour was well organized. Tour host sent us messages through WhatsApp about the meeting times, places we were going, and places to visit. There were 3 stops for touring with 80min per stop where we were given info on places to see which gave us freedom to choose what suited us. Lunch was a nice shabu with AC and the bus had AC which was needed for a very hot August day. Since there were 3 stops, it didn’t feel as rushed if we picked one or 2 places to see at each stop. It was well organized and worth it for a short stay in Kyoto.”
Walk Nara’s UNESCO temples, meet free-roaming deer, and learn furoshiki wrapping with a traditional lunch on a small-group tour.
“Keiko was an absolutely fabulous guide! It ended up being only the 2 in our party and she made sure to keep us constantly engaged and give us great insight and history. Highly recommend for a day in Nara!”
