Kyoto · LUNCH EXPERIENCES
These are the 12 lunch experiences worth a day of the trip, each with its price, its length and the detail that sets it apart. If you only compare a few, compare the top three.
Cycle through North Kyoto to temples, shrines, Gion, and a Japanese lunch on a small-group tour with bikes, fees, and guidance included.
“Our guide Indra. Very friendly, very knowledgeable and fun. We had a very good day. Thank you Indra.”
See Arashiyama, Nara Park, and Fushimi Inari in one day, with Kobe beef shabu-shabu lunch and guided transport from Osaka or Kyoto.
“Our tour guy Gary was Amazing. Definitely worth doing the this tour lots to see and so many historical sites! Very entertaining and fun trip - time just flies by. Highly recommend the tour!”
Practice zazen with a Zen monk, explore Tofukuji’s gardens, and enjoy a traditional Buddhist lunch on this small-group Kyoto tour.
“This experience was very enjoyable and authentic. Yutaka was a wonderful guide and I truly enjoyed the day - would recommend!”
Cycle Kyoto’s Gion lanes, Zen temples, Kamogawa River, and a traditional lunch on a small-group tour with bikes and guide included.
“I had a great day biking around Kyoto with Yusuke! I wasn’t expecting it to be a private tour but that was a nice surprise because I could go at my own pace. Yusuke was a super friendly and knowledgeable guide - he made sure I was comfoRead more”
Visit Nara from Kyoto with an English-speaking guide, Todaiji’s Great Buddha, Kasuga Taisha, deer in Nara Park, and a Japanese lunch.
“Emiko-san was a great guide, the transportaion, the lunch and the information provided is worth it. Half a day tour is good enough to see the temples and the deer.”
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!”
Review of a Kyoto and Nara day trip from Osaka or Kyoto, covering Arashiyama, Nara Park, Fushimi Inari, lunch, timing, and value.
“Bus was about 30+mins late arriving for the pickup in Kyoto. The time allowed at each destination was shorter than stated ( except lunch) and the bus drop off at the destination was so far away that at least 15min of the allocated time ( usually 50min) needed to be walked before the destination was reached. No time was allowed to explore, to buy refreshments or souvenirs. Being that the temperature was 35c-38c, no allowance was made I was unable to visit at least 2 of the key sites given the heat and not enough time was allowed so had to wait instead of participating.”
Cycle 44 km through Kyoto’s bamboo grove, shrines, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera, and Golden Pavilion with a small English-speaking group.
“I was sicker than a dog and Peter made my looooooooonh journey achievable and wonderful. So glad I didn’t call in sick for this one. Request Peter as he is knowledgeable and so patient and kind. Great tour! But yes, long! It really is 8 hours!”
Meet a Kyoto Maiko over traditional dinner, tea ceremony, dances, games, questions, and photos in a 90-minute cultural program.
“Nous avons préféré la partie spectacle et jeux. Nous avons moins apprécié le mélange de groupes différents en simultané (repas et préparation de thé pour certains). Le repas n'était pas vraiment à notre goût et ne sentait pas grand chose, mais typique. Pour finir manque de décors (pas de paravent). Globalement satisfait quand même.”
Travel from Kyoto or Shin-Osaka to Hiroshima and Miyajima for peace sites, a ferry ride, Itsukushima Shrine, and Indian curry lunch.
“I recommend this trip, perfect and our guide meyourkey was amazing !”
