Cultural Tours in Kyoto

Explore Miyajima wearaing pretty, lignt, and breathable yukataA limited plan only available from the end of May to the end of September (May 20th - September 30th).  In this plan you can fully enjoy Miyajima in summer in a cool rental yukata. Yukata (cotton summer kimono), obi belt, bag, accessories and dressing are all included in the plan. Enjoy the coordinate of belt or bag with yukata.  After dressing, you can freely enjoy the sightseeing in Miyajima including a temple visit, shopping, and walking in the town.Even in the hot summer season, you can enjoy the Miyajima visit elegantly in a neat and pretty yukata. -Strolling time: 4 hours

Get access to the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site of Itsukushima Shrine by sea on this peaceful Oyster Raft Tour. Save time researching and planning how to get to Itsukushima Shrine, and instead hop aboard an oyster raft for a quick and convenient excursion. Enjoy the company of oyster fisherman, who will educate you about how they cultivate oysters, and take you directly to the shrine.

A maiko experience in a real teahouse  (place where geiko entertain their guests) in the Gion district established in the Taisho Era (1912-1926). Prepare to become a maiko, typical for Kyoto and pictures will be taken of your beautiful maiko appearance in the Tsuboniwa courtyard in Kyo-Machiya (a traditional wooden house in Kyoto).  No special preparation is necessary. Please leave everything to the staff that day. You will receive three 2L-size (127×178mm) photos.

Tokyo Sumo Morning Practice Wathcing at the Sumo StableSumo or Sumo wrestling is regarded as a national sport of Japan and has been beloved by lots of Japanese people for a long time. In this tour, you will visit a sumo beya (sumo training stable) which has one of the strongest and most famous Rikishis (sumo wrestlers) who is always in line for the championship. Why not watch the powerful and soulful training of Rikishis just in front of your eyes?  You can take photos with the wrestlers after the practice.

Let's take pictures of the two of you as a maiko and a samurai!  A maiko and a samurai experience in a real teahouse  (place where geiko entertain their guests) in the Gion district established in the Taisho Era (1912-1926). The main sightseeing spots in Kyoto Higashiyama are within a 10-minute walk so when you leave the shop, you can see the Kyoto-like townscape.You don't need to prepare anything. Please leave everything to the staff.You will receive four 2L-size (127×178 mm) photos, two laminated cards, and a CD-R containing all the data.

This tour will take you to see the famous 1000 vermilion gates at Fushimi Inari Grand Shrine, Arashiyama, UNESCO world heritage site Kinkaku-ji temple and Todaiji & Nara park. Enjoy an easy and relaxing bus ride, see famous sites in 2 cities in 1 day without the hassle of changing trains and getting lost.The best time to see the Autumn colors in Arashiyama starts from Nov 20th.