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Things to Do in Kyoto This Summer
Kyoto is hot and humid in the summer, but with so many beautiful outdoor attractions, such as parks and temples, you won’t want to spend your visit seeking indoor air-conditioning. Explore at a leisurely pace, and you can enjoy the best of Kyoto in the summer without getting overheated. Here are a few places and experiences you shouldn’t miss.
- Take a morning city tour to enjoy the cooler morning air before the heat of the day, visiting must-see sights such as the Golden Temple, Kiyomizu-dera, and the Arashiyama district.
- Sit back and relax on a traditional-style rickshaw tour of the bamboo forests of Sagano.
- Eat your way around Kyoto on an evening food walking tour.
- Learn about Zen Buddhism on a daylong retreat at a peaceful temple.
- Don a colorful, summer-weight yukata kimono and have photos taken to commemorate your visit during a professional photo shoot.
- Exercise your creative side with an a rts-and-crafts class, where you can learn traditional Japanese arts such as flower arranging and watercolor painting.
- Shop for high-quality souvenirs with a guide on a customized private shopping tour.
7 Tours and Activities
Nighttime All-Inclusive Local Eats and Streets, Gion and Beyond
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Get an insiders' eye perspective on Kyoto on this walking tour that combines a food tour with anthropological insight. Wander through the city's streets and understand the nighttime entertainment scene, from geiko (geisha) to hostesses. Afterward, sample regional specialties accompanied by included drinks at standing bars/restaurants.
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$120.00
Price varies by group size
From
$120.00
Price varies by group size
Kimono and Yukata Experience in Kyoto
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Dress in traditional Japanese attire in this kimono and yukata experience in Kyoto. You won’t have to worry about wearing the clothing incorrectly as you’ll have a professional fitting session. Stroll around Gion, and visit nearby shrines such as Kiyomizu-dera and Heianjingu Shrine. The experience is flexible, and different time slots are offered throughout the day. You can also upgrade your experience to include makeup, and hair styling.
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$23.49
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$23.49
Kyoto Rickshaw Tour
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Step into an authentic Japanese rickshaw for the ride of a lifetime, through some of the most scenic and historic districts in Kyoto, Japan. You have the option of exploring the verdant Bamboo Grove and impressive shrines of west Kyoto’s Arashiyama district or the intriguing wooden buildings and stone alleys (maybe even spotting a geisha or two) in Kyoto’s famed Higashiyama area, all with a knowledgeable local guide and rickshaw driver. This authentic, customizable Kyoto adventure is a fun introduction to this beautiful city.
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$37.43
Price varies by group size
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$37.43
Price varies by group size
Kyoto Evening Gion Food Tour Including Kaiseki Dinner
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Immerse yourself in the Japanese culinary tradition of Kaiseki Ryouri during this evening food tour in Kyoto. Follow your guide through the Kamogawa and Gion areas, eating your way through a 10-course meal with included beverages and dessert.
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$227.00
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$227.00
Western Kyoto Spiritual Tour: Forest Spirits of Bamboo and Zen
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Have a spiritual experience missed by most visitors to Japan on this tour from Kyoto. Journey outside of the city into the picturesque surroundings of the Hozu river, surrounded by mountains and bamboo groves. Visit ancient Buddhist temples and enrich your experience of Japan's spiritual side with a guided Zen meditation session with a resident monk. Afterward enjoy a traditional matcha green tea ceremony.
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$65.83
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$65.83
Itajime Shibori Scarf Class | Located a 3-minute walk from Nijo castle
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Discover the art of ‘shibori’ during this 30 to 60-minute scarf-making class in Kyoto. Learn about Japanese culture from your knowledgable guide and become versed in one of the country’s many art forms. Use traditional tools and fabrics to make your scarf, then take this memorable handmade souvenir home with you to show your friends and family.
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$41.98
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$41.98
Private Kyoto Arashiyama Custom Half-Day Tour by Chartered Vehicle
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Experience a more natural, idyllic, side of Japan during this 4-hour private excursion to the Arashiyama area in western Kyoto. Climb aboard your chartered limo, van or bus for an exploration of Arashiyama attractions like the historic Tenryu Temple, picturesque Togetsukyo Bridge and the tranquil Sagano Bamboo Groves. Best of all this trip is easily customized, allowing you to pick the attractions and itinerary that best meet your interests. A driver, round-trip transport from central Kyoto and private vehicle are included.
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$278.06
per group
From
$278.06
per group
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