Kyoto Wellness: Bento Making, Kurama Hike & Tattoo-Friendly Onsen

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6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Through Kyoto’s rich natural environment, history, food culture, and hot spring culture, this experience offers a special well-being journey that allows you to step away from your daily routine.

For example, you will enjoy a Japanese bento-making experience using seasonal ingredients and hike through Kurama Temple while learning about its history, culture, and natural beauty. Near the summit, you will enjoy the bento you prepared yourself.

After the hike, you will experience Japanese hot spring culture at Kurama Onsen, where you can relax while enjoying views of the surrounding nature.

Kurama Onsen is a tattoo-friendly hot spring, allowing international visitors with tattoos to enjoy an authentic Japanese hot spring experience with confidence.

More than just sightseeing, this well-being experience combines nature, food, culture, exercise, and hot springs to help you relax, reconnect with yourself, and discover the beauty of Kyoto.

What's Included

Onsen admission fee
Onsen towel set and Yukata(traditional Japanese robe)
guide fee
The fee for the bento-making experience is included.
kurama-dera Temple admission fee

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

A man who is about 180cm tall is waiting outside the entrance of Kokoro Kitchen Kyoto. Please look for him.

End point

The tour ends at the location, or we can drive you back to your hotel in Kyoto City.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The tour begins with a bento-making experience while learning about traditional Japanese food culture and seasonal ingredients.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Kurama-dera

    Next, enjoy a hike along Kurama's beautiful mountain trails as your guide introduces the history, culture, and natural beauty of Kurama Temple. Near the summit, take a break and enjoy the bento you made yourself.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    As you hike through Kurama-dera Temple, you will come across one of its most iconic spots, the “Ki-no-Ne-Michi” (Path of Tree Roots). The exposed roots of ancient cedar trees spread across the ground, creating a mystical place where you can experience the power and tranquility of nature with all your senses.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    After the hike, experience Japanese hot spring culture at Kurama Onsen, surrounded by beautiful nature. Your guide will introduce the history of hot springs, bathing etiquette, and bathing methods for relaxation and beauty. As a tattoo-friendly hot spring, Kurama Onsen welcomes international visitors, allowing them to enjoy an authentic Japanese bathing experience with confidence. After bathing, change into a yukata and enjoy a peaceful moment in nature to relax your mind and body.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The guide is a local Japanese and is not very good at English.
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Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Seasonal
Small Group
New Product

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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