15 Best Kyoto Cultural Experiences

“This was a really well organised experience which was interesting and fun. If you're in Kyoto this is a great way to spend a couple of hours and was worth booking.”

“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.…”

“Our family had a great time, learned a lot (and got some fun photos) at the kendo/samauri experience. The instructor was funny, kind and patient (especially with our autistic daughter who got a little extra help). He provided lots of great information about the history…”

“It was a pleasure! The staff were very service minded and made sure all of the participants got pictures taken. It was also really cool to learn about and use a katana. Sensei Kashin was very humble and patient with us. Great experience!”

“10/10 experience! Everyone was so nice and made you feel comfortable, they have many beautiful options and the hair styling was gorgeous. Everything is neat and clean. I arrived at around 14:30, and we were finished in like 30 minutes including the hair. I would…”

“The museum staff were friendly and did a good job educating the group we were with on the details of samurai and ninja life. I was expecting more of an actual museum with more artifacts than just swords and armor. Still a solid experience and…”

“Thank you to Juki for the fantastic tea experience, the beautiful kimonos, the dressing, and the photos! We really loved the experience!”

“We really enjoyed the samurai class. Very clear demonstration of the movements and explanations. We had a lot of fun, the show afterwards was impressive and taught us about samurai.”

“The tour with yukasan and the group zen meditation, which was our first one, was an absolute highlight in Kyoto! We learned a lot about Shinto and Buddhism, enjoyed a very quiet temple and relaxed even more in a very authentic zen meRead more”

“It was the most incredible experience we had during that trip in Japan. unforgettable !”

“I absolutely loved the show. It has invoked a lot of thoughts about Samurai life of Japanese. I am really intrigued about the harakari process, and would read on it. The chance to do tsuki at the end, and handle katana was amazing.”

“A truly unforgettable experience and my favorite in Japan. From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed with warmth and kindness, making the experience feel educational & deeply personal. The zazen meditation was peaceful and grounding, providing a true sense of mindfulness in the tranquil…”

“Fabulous! The ladies were very nice and welcoming to us all. They allowed lots of time for us to take pictures and were very helpful. The tea ceremony was very informative and the guide was very clear in her explanations (in English). Would recommend. I…”

“Very fun experience, Something to remember! Staff were very friendly. So much fun exploring Kyoto dressed in Kimonos!”

“Very welcoming, fun, and interactive! The instructors were warm, knowledgable, and skilled. They went out of their way to make it a special experience.”