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The Best Things to Do in Kyoto | Updated December 2025

Kyoto

Take a scenic 2-hour cruise along Kyoto’s Hozu River aboard a traditional boat, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and guided by expert oarsmen.

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Step into history as you don traditional Ninja attire and wield authentic weapons immersing yourself in the intriguing world of Japan's stealthy warriors at the Kyoto Samurai Ninja Museum.

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Step back in time at the Samurai Ninja Museum in Kyoto where authentic samurai armor and immersive experiences offer a unique glimpse into the lives of these legendary warriors.

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Step into a world of tradition by donning unique witch costumes amidst cherry blossoms allowing for memorable photo opportunities at Kyoto's sacred shrines and temples.

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Unleash your inner warrior while practicing sword techniques with a traditional katana in a historical samurai house surrounded by the rich culture of Kyoto. Immerse yourself in this unique experience.

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Explore the eerie bamboo pathways of Arashiyama at night where shadowy figures and unsettling tales await around every bend offering a night of unrivaled adventure and storytelling.

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The Best Things to Do in
Kyoto

Hozugawa River Boat Ride

Ninja Experience (Family Friendly) at Samurai Ninja Museum KYOTO

simple kimono plan＆Gorgeous kimono experience

The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto: Entry Ticket

Kimono rental

Uji: Private immersion into Kyoto's tea and reglious culture

Kyoto Samurai Ninja Museum Tour with Skip-the-Line

Traditional and fashionable kimono experience

Kyoto Off The Beaten Path: Hidden Zen Garden & Magical Shrine

Samurai Training with Modern day Musashi in Kyoto

Samurai School in Kyoto: Samurai for a Day

Experience a different cross-dressing experience in Kyoto, Osaka, Miko Kimono

Kyoto Samurai Experience

Kyoto Hiking Tour: The Nature and Legends of Kurama and Kibune

Traditional fashion men's kimono

Kyoto Ghost Tour: Dark Tales, Urban Legends, Bamboo Forest Night

Ninja 1-hour Hands-on Lesson by Japanese master in Kyoto -Entry

Samurai Sword Experience (Family Friendly)at SAMURAI MUSEUM KYOTO

Miko Small Group Experience at Takenobu Inari Jinja Shrine

Tea ceremony and kimono experience at Kyoto, Tondaya