17 Sightseeing Tours In Kyoto

Immerse yourself in Kyoto on an afternoon guided tour tour through the vibrant green and red Heian Shrine. Admire Sanjusangendo Hall with its 1001 Kannon statues and the Kiyomizu Temple where you'll enjoy sweeping city views from the large terrace. All entry fees and return coach transfers are included.

On this excursion, visit Kyoto, a tourist jewel in Japan's crown and a must-see destination for those visiting the country. Japan's capital from 794 to 1868, Kyoto boasts of literally thousands of historic Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines as well as some of Japan's most beautiful gardens and palaces. Set in a picturesque basin surrounded by wooded hills, the city is home to magnificent monuments such as the Heian Shrine, Sanjusangendo Temple and the hugely popular Kiyomizu Temple, which was originally built in eight century. Although now a modern city of 1.5 million…

Enjoy the sights of Kyoto on this morning tour. Visit Nijo Castle, marvel at the gold covered Kinkakuji Temple - Golden Pavilion, walk through Kyoto Imperial Palace - The emperor's residence until 1868 and enjoy buffet lunch at the Kyoto Handicraft Center, where you will also have the opportunity to make your own woodwork print.

Taste the culture of Japan with a sake-tasting tour at Inari, home to some of the best sakes in Japan. Visit a sake brewery to learn the history of sake production and sample the local drop. Enjoy a tasting at a specialty sake liquor store and pay a visit to the god of rice –- Fushimi Inari Shrine.

Grab your bike and get set to explore Kyoto from the ground up. On this small-group bike tour, you’ll unearth the real Kyoto while cycling the narrow lanes and charming back streets of this former imperial city.

On your tour of Japan, enjoy an entertaining evening as the exotic dances of a young Maiko (traditional female Japanese entertainer) entice you. Enjoy a delicious Tempura dinner (classic Japanese deep fried batter-dipped seafood and vegetables) as you spend a memorable evening in Kyoto.

Enjoy the traditional Japanese cuisine of tempura and rice dinner in a typical Ryokan restaurant. Follow it up by a stroll through the old streets of Gion, up to Gion Corner where you can watch a delightful show of seven Japanese traditional arts. Gion is home to many antique shops, from tiny shops filled with knickknacks or incense or lacquer ware to huge stores that sell samurai gear, antique dolls, folding screens, kimono and more. On this evening trip, relish traditional Japanese cuisine and explore the old streets of Gion in Kyoto.