15 Best Kyoto Cultural Experiences

“This experience was one of our favorite parts of our whole Japan trip. Absolutely worth it, just go.”

“Fantastic experience. My 10-year-old son and I attended the tea ceremony. The tea master give us an great overview of the history of tea ceremonies and it’s origins. We also had a Fantastic experience. We also had a brief meditation session which was quite Zen.…”

“Great fun, loved the introduction to the art of the sword.”

“I had such an amazing time with Kaz. He was engaging, and was very clear with his instructions. I really enjoyed chatting with him about the meanings of some of the words used. I would highly recommend this to anyone wanting to give kenbu a…”

“Amazing the staff are very professional Loved it!!”

“Great experience! Informative and super fun/engaging! The host was fantastic, I even got to win my own ninja star! I would recommend this experience, my husband and bro-in-law also loved it.”

“Amazing experience! I loved everything, the kimonos are in good quality and the staff is super nice! Super recommended!”

“The samurai class was great fun and an excellent experience 🤩”

“It was a excellent zen experience with japanese garden and temple. I learned about zen and Buddha and Buddhism. Also vegetarian lunch was a excellent choice”

“I did this experience with my 20yo son. The guides provided a serene and seamless experience, and the monk and tea ceremony master and trainee created a memorable experience full of rich information and local context. Thankyou for your warmth and insight. I would recommend…”

“A great learning experience about Samurai and entertaining performance.”

“It was unlile any other experience in Japan. It gave us much needed space & time to quiet the mind and be present in the moment. the monk was a great teacher and everyone was so friendly!”

“It was pretty chaotic but very authentic and I like chaos. We arrived half hour early and immediately a little old Japanese lady grabbed us and started putting the kimono on us. Pictures were not allowed while dressing or taking the kimono off. Then we…”

“We had a delightful time picking out our kimonos and touring the Imperial Palace in our outfits. The process was very well organized and they had many different choices to construct your outfit. The photos we got were amazing.”

“This experience was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. Jordan and John were incredibly friendly and made the day fun, while Yushin Sensei brought so much knowledge and authenticity that made everything truly special. The balance of guidance, learning, and enjoyment was perfect, and the…”