6 1-Hour Experiences in Kyoto to Build a Day Around

1.Ninja 1-hour Hands-on Lesson by Japanese master in Kyoto -Entry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 489 reviews · from $80Our pick

Train in a Kyoto ninja dojo with an English-speaking master, trying swords, shuriken, kunai, blowguns, meditation, and stealth skills.

“My sister and I thought this experience was one of the highlights of our trip to Kyoto!! The host was funny and knew a lot about ninjas! We learned so much and it felt like a private experience! He even accommodated us because we were a little late due to traffic.”

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2.1 Hour Geisha Show in Kyoto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 452 reviews · from $79

Meet a Kyoto maiko, watch two traditional dances, ask questions, play a Japanese game, and enjoy tea in a small cultural show.

“Amazing experience! More than I expected, our tour guide Soichiro was very personable and friendly. The Maiko was very friendly as well and answered many questions, with a translator. The dance was beautiful and the game we played Read more”

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3.One Hour Geisha Show in Kyoto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 1 hour - 105 minutes · from $50Best value

Meet a real Kyoto Maiko, watch graceful dances, ask questions, play a traditional game, and take photos in an intimate cultural show.

“Rin was awesome and very knowledgeable. Had a lot of fun.”

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4.One Hour Geisha Show in Gion Kyoto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $79

See a live maiko dance, enjoy tea and a snack, join a Japanese game, and ask questions during this intimate one-hour Gion show.

“What an amazing chance to see something like this, highly recommended. The dances and the games plus the opportunity for photos and a chance to ask questions were all brilliant!”

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5.Hands-on Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki Cooking (1 Hour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25 reviews · 1 hour · from $56

Cook Kyoto comfort food in a one-hour class, making takoyaki and okonomiyaki with English guidance and dietary options.

“Esperienza super divertente! In un ora abbiamo preparato Takoyaki e Okonomiyaki. Marie è fantastica, molto gentile e simpatica!”

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6.Ginkakuji, Silver Pavilion Guided Tour in 1 Hour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 1 hour · from $51

See Kyoto’s Silver Pavilion with a private English or Japanese guide, calm Zen gardens, terrace views, and the Philosopher’s Path.

“We had a wonderful experience during our guided tour! Yoshi, our guide, was very knowledgeable and clearly explained many interesting things! We personally did Ginkakuji and Kinkakuji on the same day, and Yoshi took that into account and, when explaining, made it seem like it was one tour! We definitely recommend it!”

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