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Kyoto for art & culture lovers

Soak up Kyoto's art and culture with tours and experiences that offer a glimpse into the local tapestry. These experiences are tailor-made to satisfy your cultural curiosity.
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Top experiences in Kyoto

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Sumo wrestlers practicing at a Tokyo stable during morning training session.
The Classic Sumo Show — Live Bouts, Q&A with Wrestlers & Souvenir Photo · Shinjuku
Sports
¥10,792
The Classic Sumo Show — Live Bouts, Q&A with Wrestlers & Souvenir Photo · Shinjuku. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 26 ratings.From ¥10,792
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Sumo wrestlers grappling at Asakusa Sumo Club, Tokyo.
Tokyo: Premium Sumo Show with Wagyu Dinner, Unlimited Drinks & Geisha Dance in Asakusa
Sports
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¥16,000
Tokyo: Premium Sumo Show with Wagyu Dinner, Unlimited Drinks & Geisha Dance in Asakusa. Rated 5 out of 5 from 2 ratings.From ¥16,000
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Sumo wrestlers competing at The Sumo Hall Hirakuza in Osaka.
The Sumo Hall Hirakuza Osaka Admission Ticket
Sports
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¥14,500
The Sumo Hall Hirakuza Osaka Admission Ticket. Rated 4 out of 5 from 3 ratings.From ¥14,500
Tea ceremony in traditional kimono inside historic Machiya townhouse.
Kyoto Nishiki Market Area: Tea Ceremony Experience in a 100-Year-Old Machiya
Workshops
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¥3,850

Price varies by group size

Kyoto Nishiki Market Area: Tea Ceremony Experience in a 100-Year-Old Machiya. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings.From ¥3,850
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Geisha performing with fans in traditional attire, Kyoto.
Kyoto: Sit with a Real Geisha – Tea Ceremony, Traditional Dance & Snacks
Heritage Experiences
from
¥13,000
Kyoto: Sit with a Real Geisha – Tea Ceremony, Traditional Dance & Snacks. Rated 5 out of 5 from 2 ratings.From ¥13,000
Yasaka Pagoda in Higashiyama, Kyoto, with a person holding a red umbrella.
Kyoto: Gion After-Dark Walking Tour – Geisha Culture & Night Sightings with Local Guide
Walking Tours
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¥4,930
Kyoto: Gion After-Dark Walking Tour – Geisha Culture & Night Sightings with Local Guide. Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.From ¥4,930
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Woman in kimono holding parasol in Kyoto Arashiyama.
Kimono Rental Near Arashiyama
Workshops
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¥4,950
Kimono Rental Near Arashiyama. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥4,950
Maiko performing tea ceremony in traditional attire during cultural experience in Kyoto.
Kyoto: Dine with a Maiko – Kaiseki Meal, Live Dance, Tea Ceremony & Q&A
Heritage Experiences
¥9,900
Kyoto: Dine with a Maiko – Kaiseki Meal, Live Dance, Tea Ceremony & Q&A. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥9,900
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Maiko performs traditional dance with a fan for an audience in Kyoto, Japan.
MEET MAIKO: Meet & Greet, Maiko Show and Experience
Show
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¥7,040
MEET MAIKO: Meet & Greet, Maiko Show and Experience. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings.From ¥7,040
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Hands holding a bowl of matcha tea with a whisk and tea set on a table in Tokyo.
Tokyo: Kimono, Matcha and Tea Ceremony Experience
Workshops
¥9,000
Tokyo: Kimono, Matcha and Tea Ceremony Experience. Rated 5 out of 5 from 13 ratings.From ¥9,000
Selling out fast
Individuals in traditional yukata walking with umbrellas on a Kyoto street.
Kyoto: Kimono Rental near Kyoto Station
Workshops
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¥4,200
Kyoto: Kimono Rental near Kyoto Station. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥4,200
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Grinding tencha leaves into matcha powder with a granite stone mill.
Uji Chazuna Museum: Matcha Grinding Workshop + Museum Ticket
Coffee & Tea
¥3,500
Uji Chazuna Museum: Matcha Grinding Workshop + Museum Ticket. Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.From ¥3,500
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Master presenting steaming tea cup during traditional ceremony.
Osaka Dotonbori Area: Tea Ceremony & Matcha-Making Experience
Coffee & Tea
¥3,900
Osaka Dotonbori Area: Tea Ceremony & Matcha-Making Experience. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings.From ¥3,900
Kimono-clad woman in traditional Kyoto machiya during tea ceremony.
Kyoto Imperial Palace Area: Kimono Tea Ceremony in a 140-Year-Old Machiya
Heritage Experiences
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¥24,300
Kyoto Imperial Palace Area: Kimono Tea Ceremony in a 140-Year-Old Machiya. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 42 ratings.From ¥24,300
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Woman participating in a traditional tea ceremony in Kyoto, holding a tea bowl.
Kyoto Ninenzaka Area: Tea Ceremony Experience in a 150-Year-Old Townhouse
Coffee & Tea
¥6,600
Kyoto Ninenzaka Area: Tea Ceremony Experience in a 150-Year-Old Townhouse. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥6,600
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Geisha in traditional green kimono performing with ornate umbrella in Japan.
Kyoto: Gion Geisha District Walking Tour with Live Maiko Performance
Heritage Experiences
¥20,800
Kyoto: Gion Geisha District Walking Tour with Live Maiko Performance. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥20,800
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Kimono-clad women participating in a tea ceremony at a traditional Japanese house.
Kyoto Gion Area: Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Orizuruya
Workshops
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¥7,700
Kyoto Gion Area: Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Orizuruya. Rated 5 out of 5 from 5 ratings.From ¥7,700
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Tea ceremony participant preparing matcha in traditional Japanese room.
Kyoto Gion-Kiyomizu Area: Tea Ceremony with Seasonal Wagashi in a Machiya
Workshops
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¥4,000
Kyoto Gion-Kiyomizu Area: Tea Ceremony with Seasonal Wagashi in a Machiya. Rated 5 out of 5 from 3 ratings.From ¥4,000
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Tourists in traditional attire outside a Japanese tea ceremony venue.
Kyoto Nishiki Market Area: Kimono & Tea Ceremony Experience
Workshops
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¥7,700
Kyoto Nishiki Market Area: Kimono & Tea Ceremony Experience. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥7,700
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Entrance gate of Nijo Castle in Kyoto, Japan, with ornate wooden carvings and gold accents.
Kyoto Temples & Castle Guided Tour: Arashiyama, Nijo Castle, Fushimi Inari, and Kinkakuji from Kyoto
Guided Tours
¥19,350
Kyoto Temples & Castle Guided Tour: Arashiyama, Nijo Castle, Fushimi Inari, and Kinkakuji from Kyoto. Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 121 ratings.From ¥19,350
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Whisking matcha in a bowl on a bamboo tray.
Matcha Tour: Nara Park, Uji, and Hot Spring from Osaka
Guided Tours
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¥8,800
Matcha Tour: Nara Park, Uji, and Hot Spring from Osaka. Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 114 ratings.From ¥8,800
Selling out fast
Guide demonstrating matcha making process in traditional Japanese tea room.
Kyoto Karasuma Area: Make-Your-Own Matcha Tea with a Tea Master in a Traditional Townhouse
Workshops
¥8,000
Kyoto Karasuma Area: Make-Your-Own Matcha Tea with a Tea Master in a Traditional Townhouse. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥8,000
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Pouring hot tea into a traditional pot during a private tea ceremony.
Nara: Private Tea Ceremony with Seasonal Wagashi in 120-Year-Old Kominka
Workshops
¥9,808
Nara: Private Tea Ceremony with Seasonal Wagashi in 120-Year-Old Kominka. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥9,808
Selling out fast
People enjoying sake tasting at a Kyoto brewery during a walking tour.
Kyoto Sake Brewery & Tasting Tour
Walking Tours
¥14,900
Kyoto Sake Brewery & Tasting Tour. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥14,900

What our guests say

Joanna P

Poland
Couple
Apr 2026
I loved all ceremony from the beginning to the end. We are in love with the lady who was the instructor of macha preparation :) Also calligraphy was very interesting and we were enjoying it a lot. In resume, everything was perfect!

Kyoto Gion Area: Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Orizuruya

Emma W

United Kingdom
Group
Apr 2026
Really great fun - you get a mix of seeing training styles and some bouts at the end too. Audience members can go in a ballot to participate. The snack bag was a good souvenir.

The Sumo Hall Hirakuza Osaka Admission Ticket

Claudine H

United States
Couple
Mar 2026
I loved when they dressed us up so professionally and the pictures were great and there was this girl a worker and she explained to us the traditional things and we did the tea ceremony it was so fun we had a great time!

Kyoto Imperial Palace Area: Kimono Tea Ceremony in a 140-Year-Old Machiya

Emma B

France
Solo
Dec 2025

+2 more

A superb experience with a very warm welcome. The host was passionate and very attentive, taking the time to explain everything to us. I highly recommend this address!

Tokyo: Kimono, Matcha and Tea Ceremony Experience

Georgina B

Australia
Couple
3 days ago
We had a beautiful time at this Maiko performance. Kosome was outstanding, and we learned so much about this stunning artform. Thank you for sharing your time and talents with us.

MEET MAIKO: Meet & Greet, Maiko Show and Experience

Aarthi S

Group
2 weeks ago
MC Luke was great, the wrestlers were good entertainers and the evening was peppered with facts, trivia and a near glimpse into lives of sumo wrestlers. My teens and fam enjoyed it!

Tokyo: Premium Sumo Show with Wagyu Dinner, Unlimited Drinks & Geisha Dance in Asakusa

Albert D

United States
Group
May 2026
The matcha and sweets were great. I loved our instructor on the 4th floor. I understand there is not to be done about the scenery, but a more serene environment, maybe outdoors, would really make it more enjoyable. I think people would be willing to travel further for the added benefit.

Osaka Dotonbori Area: Tea Ceremony & Matcha-Making Experience

Katie S

United Kingdom
Solo
Apr 2026
amazing host and sumo performers very interactive and kept things interesting and funny enjoyed it very much 11/10❤️

The Classic Sumo Show — Live Bouts, Q&A with Wrestlers & Souvenir Photo · Shinjuku

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