Learn two techniques for dyeing cloth during this 60 to 90 minute class in Kyoto – Kasamaki and Nuishime. Shibori art pieces, tools and samples are displayed on the exhibition floor. In the museum shop, there are a variety of original items, souven...

Meet Emika at her home for a regional culinary experience that will start with a freshly made cup of traditional matcha green tea prepared by Emika or her father. You will then sit down together around a dining table to share a traditional Obanzai me...

-Hike through a secret path into Fushimi Inari Shrine. Even though there is Fushi-inari station, we start the tour from Tofukuji station because we enter Fushi-inari shrine from back side of main entrance. -Journey into a secret bamboo forest We w...

I will take you to photogenic places in central Kyoto area! If you are looking for Kimono shoot, I can recommend you a few places so please let me know. We meet up and start shooting while I walk you through the area and create your awesome memor...

You'll get a hands-on introduction to Japanese flower arranging, using seasonal branches and flowers to create beautiful compositions, as well as an overview of the materials/tools necessary for ikebana. To start, I'll serve you green tea and a swee...

Japanese flower art, we say IKE-BANA- It is the ancient Japanese art of Flower arranging. The name comes from the IKE meaning ‘Alive’ and BANA meaning ‘Flower’. In the seventh century when Buddhism was first introduced to Japan from China. ...

If you join a big group tour, you can't talk and discuss with a guide. But this tour is a small group walking tour like a private tour. (Max is only 8 people) You can talk with a local professional guide easily. You will visit 3 spots as follow. -8...

Uncover the little-known sake culture of Fushimi, Kyoto on a 90 min sake tasting and food pairing session with an expert.  Enjoy the samples of different types of sake as well as leaning details and varieties and personalized attention from your gu...

In this tour, I will capture the best moments of your trip in Kyoto. The tour route is Hanami-koji⇒Yasuikonpira Shrine⇒Ishibekoji⇒Maruyama park. The main reason why you should choose this tour is that I'm not only good at taking beautiful pho...

Come and experience sake’s history and production on a 3 hour tasting tour. Tasting over 30 variety of different sakes, you will surely find your favorite one! Embark on this sake adventure. I welcome you to my sake tasting experience in Kyoto. Fus...

Meet your local host Michiyo and let her introduce you to the special menu of the day, before you start your hands-on cooking experience in her Kyoto kitchen. Michiyo truly enjoys sharing her knowledge on Japanese cooking techniques that she has perf...

This is the best way to enjoy Kyoto hi-light with a bike view, avoiding the crowd. It's very family-friendly and highly recommended for first visiter and a short stayer in Kyoto. Kyoto is a very flat city and not big. We'll take you to many beautifu...

The Japanese garden defies quick and easy understanding. As we move in awe through one of these masterpieces we can feel that there is something deeper than just the physical beauty that surrounds us. This experience is designed to go to the heart of...

Immerse yourself in the beauty and history of Kyoto on an afternoon guided tour through the former capitol’s vibrant shrines and temples. Admire Fushimiinari Taisha Shrine, the head shrine of the god Inari. Stroll Sanjusangendo Hall with its 1,001 ...

You can meet a real Maiko! Come and enjoy a tea ceremony with a Maiko. On this tour you will be with a real Maiko and you can enjoy a genuine tea ceremony. During this tour you can ask the Maiko anything, and learn about the world of the Geisha. Of c...

Kazarimaki, is a way of making sushi rolls. It is known as Art sushi roll in English. You can make and eat this special sushi with fantastic peach-blossom pattern.  It is super cute with beautiful colors! The basic ingredients are rice vinegar, s...

Make one of the most popular Japanese foods, "Sushi" by yourself with a Japanese teacher at Umemori Sushi School in Kyoto. Make your own favorite sushi with us and take a photo of them. After making Sushi, let us enjoy them with other Japanese food (...

TOEI Kyoto Studio Park is the only theme park in Japan where you can observe the filming of period dramas if there is a chance. (Samurai drama). This open-air set is the reproduction of streets and buildings from the Samurai period (about 400-150yea...

Learn to prepare delicious and healthy miso ramen in the heart of Japan's ancient capital! Under the expert guidance of a multilingual Japanese chef, you will use hand forged Japanese knives and traditional tools to create hand-made noodles in a mis...

Authentic Japanese Cooking Class - the best souvenir from Kyoto! You will learn: ・ how to cook authentic Japanese dishes in English ・ Japanese table manners ・ the culture of Japanese cuisine ・ and much more! Japanese cooking class Rouji...