Discover Kyotos Landmarks with Living Traditions

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4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

Step beyond sightseeing and discover the true heart of Kyoto.
This private tour invites you to experience the city’s living traditions, where elegance, craftsmanship, and Zen spirit quietly endure.

Begin at Kyogofuku Miyashita, a fourth-generation kimono shop, with a serene Yabunouchi-style tea ceremony. Here, you’ll experience ichigo ichie—the Zen idea of treasuring each encounter as once in a lifetime.

Then, visit artisan workshops preserving Kyoto’s beauty through weaving, dyeing, or other crafts. Meet the makers, feel their dedication, and see how centuries-old techniques continue today.
To complete your day, your guide will take you to the most beautiful place of the day — a hidden temple, a seasonal garden, or a local festival.

Limited to one private group per day, this is not a checklist tour, but a tranquil journey into Kyoto’s authentic spirit, crafted with respect, beauty, and heart.

What's Included

English interpretation and cultural explanation throughout the tour
Yabunouchi-style tea ceremony experience at Kyogofuku Miyashita
Private guided tour led by a Kyoto local from a 4th-generation kimono family
Private taxi transportation between all locations
All taxes and service fees
Light refreshments and bottled water
Visits to artisan workshops (weaving, dyeing, or other crafts – subject to availability)
Personal purchases such as souvenirs or additional food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Travel insurance

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please come directly to Kyogofuku Miyashita for the tour. Your guide, wearing a kimono, will be waiting at the entrance at the scheduled time. We don’t offer hotel pickup, so please arrive on your own. If you have trouble finding the location, message us via Viator. The tour starts on time.

End point
Kyoto

This tour ends at a random location within Kyoto City. The guide will drop you off at your next destination, marking the end of the tour. However, if the taxi’s time limit is approaching, an additional fee may be required. Thank you for your understanding.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Tea Ceremony at Kyogofuku Miyashita Begin your private cultural journey in a quiet tearoom inside Kyogofuku Miyashita, a 4th generation kimono shop in Kyoto. Experience a traditional Yabunouchi style tea ceremony, one of Kyoto’s oldest schools, emphasizing harmony, respect, and mindfulness. Your host, born into the kimono world, will introduce the philosophy of ichigoichie cherishing each encounter as a once in a lifetime moment.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Kyoto

    Visit to Kyoto Artisan Workshops Next, visit several local crafts studios where Kyoto’s artistry is still alive. Depending on the day, you may meet textile weavers, dyers, or traditional craftsmen who continue centuries old techniques. Learn directly from artisans about their passion, process, and how they preserve Kyoto’s beauty through their work.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Kyoto

    Seasonal Kyoto Experience To complete your day, your guide will take you to the most beautiful and meaningful place of the day perhaps a serene temple garden in bloom, a hidden street lined with autumn colors, or a local festival only known to residents. Each itinerary is unique and designed to reflect the changing seasons and spirit of Kyoto.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
Supplied by Miyashita Kyoto Guide

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Full-day Tours
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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