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The Top 5 Kyoto Prefecture Tours, Ranked

The 5 kyoto prefecture tours below made the cut from everything we’ve reviewed across the region. Prices, durations and one standout note on each.

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Kyoto: Zen Meditation and Garden Tour at a Temple with Lunch - Meeting your guide near Tofukuji Station

1.Kyoto: Zen Meditation and Garden Tour at a Temple with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4h 30m · from $107Our pick

Spend four and a half hours at Kyoto’s Tofukuji temples with zazen meditation, Zen garden commentary, and a traditional Buddhist lunch.

“I’m so happy I added this tour to my trip. It was so nice having someone explain not only the background of the temples we visited but also answer my questions about Buddhism, symbols and all their meanings. Eri was a great guide and so helpful with recommending places to go and see after the tour. She was so knowledgeable and showed a true passion for the topics she shared. Not to mention her amazing photography skills and capturing some great memories on tour. Thank you!”

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Kyoto: Hike and Hot Springs in Kurama - Starting the climb through Kurama’s sacred forest

2.Kyoto: Hike and Hot Springs in Kurama

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 hours · from $80Top rated

Hike sacred Mount Kurama from Kyoto, visit Kurama Temple and Kibune Shrine, then unwind in a mountain hot spring for $80.

“This tour was incredible! Nature was on our side with some light snow on a sunny day. We even saw two deer on our way up. Our guide Philippe was great and so knowledgeable. We learned so much, and Philippe took us to some lesser known spots on the mountain, which made for an unforgettable tour. Would highly recommend!”

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Shibori Furoshiki Course at Kyoto Shibori Museum - What happens during the one-hour class

4.Shibori Furoshiki Course at Kyoto Shibori Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 hour · from $42

Make a 100% cotton sekka-shibori furoshiki near Nijo Castle, then explore Kyoto Shibori Museum while your handmade souvenir dries.

“The scarves we made were so beautiful! And it was not too difficult to make. The staff was very helpful and enthusiastic. Seeing the museum was interesting while the scarves were drying. Definitely recommend this activity for people interested in fabric art and having a nice souvenir to bring home.”

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Kyoto Satoyama Cycling with Lunch and English Guide - Ikimi Tenmangu Shrine and the god of learning

5.Kyoto Satoyama Cycling with Lunch and English Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $78

Cycle Kyoto’s quiet Sonobe countryside by e-bike, visit shrines and castle ruins, and enjoy handmade soba or a local lunch with an English guide.

“I led a school group from the US to participate in this bike tour. I'm from Kyoto, but it was my first time visiting Sonobe and making soba on my own. The nature in Sonobe was so beautiful and my friends told me that the view looked like a Read more”

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