Kyoto · KIYOMIZU-DERA TEMPLE TOURS
The veranda juts out over the hillside on a frame built without nails, and the approach lanes are half the visit. These 15 differ on the hour they climb, what else is included and whether entry is bundled in.
Join a 45-minute Kyoto tea ceremony in Kiyomizu, learn to prepare matcha, enjoy a sweet, and admire a historic Japanese garden.
“Great experience, we were well looked after, the ceremony was well explained and it was great fun making Matcha. Would highly recommend this booking!”
See Kyoto’s top temples and shrines in one long day, with early Arashiyama access, bilingual guides, bus transport, and free time.
“Our guide was amazing which made our whole tour awesome 🤩”
See Kyoto’s top sights in one 10-hour bus tour, including Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu-dera, and Fushimi Inari.
“We had a wonderful (and sweaty!) time on this all day tour with Paula and her driver, Nishimura-san. She was a great tour guide and balanced out giving good information with allowing us to explore on our own. I highly recommend going on thiRead more”
Walk Kyoto’s Kiyomizu-dera with a local guide, sip matcha in a tea ceremony, sample snacks, and explore historic temple streets.
“Our tour guide, Hide with Magical Trips, was incredible. So friendly and knowledgable. The man who gave us our tea ceremony was Haruki and he was so sweet and entertaining. This was a really great tour experience!”
Watch a Kyoto tea master prepare matcha, learn the rituals, and enjoy two cups with wagashi beside a beautiful Kiyomizu garden.
“Excellent experience. The tea master's movements were measured and impeccable. A great insight into an interesting facet of Japanese culture.”
Rent a kimono or yukata five minutes from Kiyomizu-dera, with dressing, shoes, bag, and optional hairstyling for a full Kyoto day.
“EXCELLENT service and attention, the girls dress you up perfectly and style your hair so beautifully I was amazed. The best experience in kyoto”
Explore Kiyomizu-dera, historic Higashiyama lanes, Zen temples, and Gion with a local guide on this compact four-hour Kyoto walk.
“Tour guide was very knowledgeable. She made it fun , took us too many shopping areas, beautiful sites, hidden areas, and spot with old wooden buildings. The tour was engaging. She was about to get someone else in on the tour last minute. A plus in my book”
Beat Kyoto's crowds at Fushimi Inari and Kiyomizu Temple on a guided early morning walk with transport, entry fees, and local tips included.
“Shanda war ein super Guide mit viel Fachwissen die uns auch Zeit gegeben hat in Ruhe Fotos zu machen. Sie hat uns in Ruhe viel erzählen können über die einzelnen Station und deren Tradition und Geschichte. War echt schön uns hat uns echt gefreut heute.”
Dress as a maiko and samurai in Kyoto, with professional styling, a three-hour studio shoot, three prints, and all digital photos.
“This photo shoot couldn’t have been better. We chose the couples package and it was awesome. The staff was kind, professional, and timely. The costumes were absolutely top notch. The makeup artist was very good. Best of all we only waited 20 minutes after our shoot & our phots were processed, printed, and emailed. I highly recommend this activity, book it.”
Review of Kyoto’s four-hour private tour of Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera, Ninen-zaka, Sannen-zaka, and Gion with guide Roberto.
“Lo pasamos genial. Muchas gracias Roberto por tu tiempo. Muy recomendable”
Review of Kyoto’s 4-hour small-group tour to Fushimi Inari and Kiyomizu-dera, with early starts, taxis, temple views, and practical value advice.
“This experience is not a good value at all! Waste of my time and money personally. I could have done it for free on my own. You can Just wake up early morning and visit the 2 landmark temples in Kyoto. Also, my guide was not very helpful Read more”
See seven Kyoto highlights in 5.5 hours, from Fushimi Inari and Kiyomizu-dera to Gion, with a private guide and local transport.
“Kaori went above and beyond our expectations for the private tour of the hidden jems tour in Kyoto! The love that Kaori showed us about Kyoto shined through her explanations and she was so humble and patient. We never felt rushed and Read more”
Explore Kiyomizu-dera, Sannenzaka, Ninenzaka, Gion, and Pontocho with an Italian-speaking Kyoto guide, transport, and entry included.
“Apprezzatissima visita di alcuni dei luoghi simbolo della città. Grazie alla preparazione, all’attenzione ai particolari, alla proprietà della lingua italiana di Omae. Una guida da non perdere per coloro a cui piace scoprire l’essenza di questo Paese! A presto”
Ride Kyoto at its quietest on a five-hour e-bike tour to Fushimi Inari, Sanjusangendo, and Kiyomizu-dera with temple fees included.
“I had an amazing time with Rin on the ebike tour - luckily all the other guests dropped out so I was able to pick his brain on all the history at Kiyomizu-Dera, Senbon Torii, and Sanjusangendo. Also Rin is a great photographer so I got a ton of amazing pictures”
Make rolled sushi and takoyaki in a Kyoto machiya with HANA, then enjoy sake, matcha mochi ice cream, and recipes to take home.
“We did both the cooking class and walking tour. Hanna was our cooking class host and she was fantastic! The presentation was thoroughly enjoyable and well put together. The food was plentiful and delicious (we couldn’t eat it all so had take away too!). She answerRead more”
