Tea Ceremonies and Sake Sampling: Get to the Heart of Kyoto With These Experiences
Kyoto has some magnificent sights that you just won’t find anywhere else in Japan – and a visit to the city isn’t complete without taking in a few of them. Culture Trip’s curated list of Kyoto tours and experiences will take you to the very heart of the city.
Once the capital of ancient Japan, Kyoto is full to the brim with historic Buddhist temples, striking Shinto shrines and calming bamboo forests. To learn more about the traditions that are maintained within the city, as well as its modern side, why not book a tour with the people who call Kyoto home? From exploring Kyoto’s Zen gardens with a landscape designer, to learning ninja techniques and experiencing a traditional tea ceremony with a tea master, we’ve picked the Kyoto experiences that will take you off the beaten path.
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