art
4An upcycled matcha craft experience where participants make traditional matcha incense at a temple in Uji, Kyoto, combining sustainable practices with cultural learning.
A sustainable craft workshop where participants create incense using upcycled matcha at a temple in Uji, combining traditional skills with environmental awareness.
A sustainable craft workshop where visitors create matcha incense using upcycled matcha at a traditional temple in Uji, combining art and traditional Japanese craftsmanship.
A cutting-edge digital art installation featuring immersive light and technology-based artistic experiences that blend contemporary art with natural imagery.
culture
17A family-oriented cultural experience introducing traditional Japanese arts and crafts through interactive play activities.
A nighttime walking tour through the historic Higashiyama district of Kyoto exploring traditional neighborhoods and cultural sites.
Participate in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, one of the primary cultural practices rooted in Kyoto.
A special nighttime viewing event at Tō-ji Temple featuring illuminated displays of the main hall, lecture hall, and three-dimensional mandala artwork.
Participate in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony in Kyoto, the birthplace and spiritual home of this cultural practice.
A private cultural experience featuring maiko performers on a traditional Noh stage in central Kyoto.
An exclusive private cultural performance featuring a maiko dancer on a traditional Noh stage, showcasing classical Japanese performing arts.
A private cultural experience featuring a maiko performance on an authentic Noh stage, offering an intimate glimpse into traditional Japanese performing arts.
Private cultural performance experience featuring a maiko (apprentice geisha) on an authentic Noh theater stage.
Experience traditional Japanese games in a 90-year-old Kyoto house with warm hospitality from the owner in this cultural activity located near Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
A refined ryokan nestled on the historic Ishibei-koji lane offering traditional Japanese accommodation with kaiseki meals and authentic cultural immersion in Kyoto's charming geisha district.
A guided walking tour of the historic Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine led by DMO Kyoto, exploring this iconic religious and cultural landmark.
A traditional Japanese tea ceremony experience held in central Kyoto where participants learn the art of tea preparation.
A traditional Japanese tea ceremony experience at Sanjo Chasuian, where participants learn the art of tea preparation and etiquette.
A mesmerizing Shinto shrine in Kyoto famous for its distinctive red torii gates and spiritual significance, offering a distinctive cultural and spiritual experience.
A traditional Japanese tea ceremony experience at Sanjo Chasuian teaching participants the ritualistic preparation and mindful appreciation of matcha tea.
A guided walking tour of the iconic Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine led by DMO Kyoto, exploring the shrine's thousands of vermillion torii gates and cultural significance.
food
3A hands-on workshop where visitors create their own homemade ume liqueur souvenir at a CHOYA experience center, combining traditional liqueur-making with sustainable practices.
A participatory tasting and liqueur-making workshop where visitors create their own ume (plum) liqueur souvenir under the guidance of CHOYA, a traditional producer.
An intimate sushi-making workshop in small groups where participants learn traditional sushi preparation techniques from experienced instructors.
market
20Craft market event featuring handmade items and artisan goods at multiple dates in late 2026.
Seasonal handicraft and craft market at Kyoto Botanical Garden featuring artisan goods and handmade items.
Annual three-day art and craft market showcasing handmade crafts, artistic items, and creative works by local artisans.
Seasonal handicraft market at Okazaki Park featuring artisan goods and handmade items.
Seasonal antique and vintage goods market held at Okazaki Park featuring collectibles and antiques.
A monthly handicraft market at Kamigamo Jinja Shrine held on the 4th Sunday of each month, showcasing local artisan crafts and handmade items.
A monthly handicraft market held at Chionji Temple on the 15th of each month, featuring local artisans selling handmade goods and traditional crafts.
Monthly flea market held on the 21st of each month at To-ji Temple featuring antiques, crafts, and local goods.
An annual 5-day used book market featuring secondhand books, rare publications, and collector editions.
Monthly flea market held on the 25th of each month at Kitano-Tenmangu Shrine featuring antiques, crafts, and local goods.
Monthly handicraft market held at Okazaki Park featuring handmade crafts, antiques, and local goods sold by individual vendors.
An exclusive guided tour of Nishiki Market limited to one group per day, featuring access to this historic Kyoto food market.
Annual three-day ceramic pottery market in Kyoto's Yamashina area featuring traditional Kiyomizu-yaki pottery and related handcrafted items.
Autumn handicraft market at Shimogamo Shrine featuring handmade crafts and artisan goods.
A seasonal market held 3 times per year at Umekoji Park featuring handmade crafts, artisan goods, and local maker products.
A seasonal market held twice yearly at Okazaki Park and Shimogamo Jinja Shrine featuring local crafts, handmade goods, and artisan products.
A twice-yearly handicraft market featuring handmade goods and local artisan crafts in a botanical garden setting.
Monthly market held at Institut français du Kansai featuring French and local goods, crafts, and artisanal products.
Regular handmade goods and craft market held at multiple Kyoto locations including Okazaki Park and near Higashi Honganji Temple, featuring local artisans and vintage items.
A seasonal antique fair held 3 times per year for 3 days at Kyoto Pulse Plaza, featuring vintage and antique goods from local dealers.
other
1A dedicated play space and kids' club for children aged 5-12 offering activities and cultural experiences at the Six Senses Kyoto luxury resort in Higashiyama district. Children under 4 can also participate with adult supervision.
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Last updated: Apr 6, 2026, 5:25 PM