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Tea Ceremony at Shakusui-tei

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Kintsugi (Golden Joinery)

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Sushi Masterclass

The Art of Japanese Knife Forging Step into the world of traditional Japanese craftsmanship with this knife-making experience at a renowned Kyoto knife atelier. Behind the shop lies an authentic forge where generations of blacksmiths perfected the art of blade making. Guided by skilled artisans, hammer, shape and polish your own Japanese knife using traditional techniques passed down through the centuries. The master blacksmith will complete the finishing touches before shipping the knife to your home: a timeless keepsake handcrafted in Kyoto.

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Autumn leaves change color near a temple in Kyoto

Kyoto Essentials

Woman walks down cobblestone street in Kyoto towards Japanese pagoda

Higashiyama Heritage Walk

Golden Kyoto Journey

a winter scene on a shopping street in kyoto

Kyoto at Dawn

Fushimi's Sacred Spirits Tour

Silver to Gold

Kyoto's Divine & Delicious

Massive temple on stilts under a pink-hued sky, people on patio admire red-leafed trees, distant city skyline and mountains.

Higashiyama Walk By Night

Nara's Timeless Journey

A footbridge crosses a narrow canal flanked by huge neon ads in bright colours on tall buildings in a busy city at night.

A Taste of Osaka

Hiroshima in a Day

Geiko, a traditional Japanese entertainer, dressed in kimono and holding fan, sitting with cup of tea in garden

Ozashiki Asobi

Amid bushes and trees, rear view of a person in a grey kimono with beige and orange flowers and a black and pink obi cushion.

Kimono Experience

Back view of a person wearing a pink kimono with a black obi featuring red and white floral designs

Kimono Rental & Photography Session

Rickshaw Tour

Private Temple Tea Ceremony

Fushimi Sake Tasting Tour

Meet The Priest at Nishiki Tenmangū Shrine

Maiko, Geisha and Samurai Makeover Experience

Hands apply Japanese lacquer to customize artisan chop sticks

The Art of Togidashi

Private Temple Calligraphy Experience

Ikebana Experience

Origami Experience

The Art of Etsuke

Bottle of Japanese whisky beside half-full cut-crystal glass with red cherry garnish, dry ice mist swirling from the glass.

Whisky Degustation

A wooden Four Seasons bento box with four compartments holding sandwiches, fruits and delicacies, beverage bottles nearby.

Bento Lunch Box

Guided Biking Tour

Bicycle Rental

Maiko Afternoon at Hiroshimaya Step into the refined world of Kyoto's geisha culture with a private visit to Hiroshimaya, a historic maiko house in Gion. Enjoy afternoon tea with a maiko as she entertains with traditional dance, games and conversation.

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Photography Session with Michiko Hisafuji

Photography Session with Mitsuru Wakabayashi

Local Guide

Chauffered Car

Private Transfer to Osaka

The Shinkansen bullet train speeds past Tokyo's railway station dwarfed by the skyline of rectangular, glass high-rises.

Shinkansen Ticket to Tokyo

Shinkansen bullet train arrives at the station at sunset

Shinkansen Ticket to Odawara Station (Hakone)

Train station greeter walks with female guest along the train platform

Shinkansen Ticket to Nagoya

Sennyuji Imperial Garden Escape Just 10 minutes away, Sennyū-ji Temple, which is closely tied to the Japanese Imperial Family, offers an exclusive experience after closing hours. Stroll the peaceful grounds in solitude, then relax on a wooden pavilion with Kyoto matcha and sweets.

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