A Local’s Guide: Our Favorite Things to Do in Kyoto
You’re coming to Kyoto? Awesome!
We’re the local guides at Kyoto Free Walking Tour, and we get asked all the time:
“Besides temples and shrines, what else could we do?”
This page is our answer! We made this space to share all the fun stuff we’ve found while exploring the city as locals.
This isn’t your standard travel list; it’s our personal collection of recommendations to help you build an amazing Kyoto itinerary.
To get it started we have prepared 3 interesting picks of things to check out while you’re here.
Our Picks!
Experience Kyoto’s Nightlife: The Kyoto Pub Crawl
Discover Kyoto’s lively bar scene with a friendly group. Our pub crawl tour includes unlimited drinks at the first bar, discounts at other local spots, and free nightclub entry. It’s a fun, safe, and easy way to enjoy a night out. Find all the details here
See Tokyo & Osaka in a Go-Kart with Japan Kart
We know this isn’t in Kyoto, but with Osaka just a short trip away, you can’t miss this! Japan Kart lets you drive a go-kart on public streets for a thrilling and unforgettable way to see Japan’s most famous landmarks.
Experience a Kimono Tea Ceremony at KYOTO Maikoya
Experience an authentic Kyoto tradition at Maikoya. Choose a beautiful kimono, get styled by professionals, and learn the art of a Japanese tea ceremony in a historic townhouse before whisking your own bowl of matcha to enjoy
All of the experiences featured here have been carefully handpicked by our team.
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Check out our other tours!
Gion & Higashiyama Tour
Explore Kyoto’s heritage.
Wander through Gion’s geisha district, visit historic Buddhist temples, and conclude with a visit to a Shinto shrine…
Kyoto Pub Crawl
A traditional pub crawl in Kyoto’s enchanting old capital.
Join us to explore the vibrant nightlife and meet fellow travelers…
Fushimi Inari Night tour
Japanese Ghosts and Urban Legends – Experience Fushimi Inari Shrine like never before! Skip the daytime crowds and join us…
