Kamogawa River (Kamo River) Attractions & Things to do

You and no more than five others will explore the local foods and entertainment districts of Kyoto on a not-so-standard, all-inclusive walking and eating nighttime tour! You'll mingle with locals, eat regional specialties at two different standing bar restaurants (though we often sit down at one or both), and be given a visual feast of a primer on the various nightlife scenes in Kyoto, from geiko (a.k.a. "geisha") on down. With a native or equivalent English speaking guide at your side, you'll get a clear understanding of what the area is all about. And with some great food and a couple of (included) drinks in you, the merriment will be all the more!

Our tours are very small group (6 or less), which means much more attention and quality for you. Local insight, great food, and good times await.

For those interested in trying some Kobe beef, be sure to choose the option which includes 100g (about 3.5 oz.) of prime Kobe area beef. It's reasonably priced, too!
Duration: 3 hours.

◼︎Try Kyoto's traditional, seasoned dishes at a hidden restaurant in Gion & Pontocho◼︎
We'll walk around the Gion where many old Kyoto-style buildings can be seen. Our local guide will provide insight into how locals enjoy their nights. We will enjoy simple, seasoned Kyoto appetizers in a traditional atmosphere!
Moreover, you can try 3 different kinds of Sake produced in Kyoto, so you can enjoy authentic Kyoto sake with Kyoto foods!

Vegetalian course is available. You can also book both courses at a time.

◼︎Enjoy more Kyoto food◼︎
We'll walk to the cafe where you can enjoy Japanese local dessert with coffee or alcohol drink!

Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews!

※Please inform us when booking if you need vegetarian course meal because we need to arrange it with the restaurant.
Duration: 3 hours.

◼︎Drink like a local! Bar hopping in the backstreets of Pontocho◼︎

To start this All-in-one bar hopping walking tour that Drinks & Foods are all included, our local guide will take you to an izakaya bar (a local tavern) on Pontocho street, one of the most well known night streets, full of local izakayas. We will be taking you to places only the locals know and recommend, making for a one and only experience!

◼︎Various drink and izakaya food tastings◼︎
We'll continue bar hopping walking around in the backstreets of Kyoto. You can try some authentic izakayas that serve yakitori or sashimi with crisp, cold draft beer. If you're a sake-lover, we will help you navigate through a sake standing bar that serves Kyoto-made sake. You can enjoy the night like a local!

Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews!
Duration: 3 hours.

Perfect for groups and individuals (from 145cm!) looking for a unique perspective on the city, this e-bike tour explores the highlights of south and east Kyoto. We meet bright and early for a short orientation before heading south to enjoy the majestic Fushimi Inari Shrine before the crowds arrive. From here we will catch the splendour of Tofukuji Temple before stopping for a morning coffee. The next part of our journey takes us up the Kamo river and over to the UNESCO listed Ginkakuji Temple. After Ginkakuji, we will roll slowly south down the iconic Path of Philosophy and into the grounds of Nanzenji Temple (complete with traditional gardens, ornate religious buildings and even a red brick aquaduct). After a sit down lunch (provided), the last leg of our journey takes us south along the Shirakawa Canal and through the streets of Gion before returning to base.

* Must be 13+ to participate as a rider
Duration: 6 to 7 hours.

Join one of our hosts to explore Kyoto after dark. Amble through the wooden alleyways of historic Gion and see the picturesque streets of old Pontocho. Discover sacred shrines hidden in cosmopolitan shopping areas and share small dishes and beers with your host in a traditional izakaya or tachinomiya (standing bar). Kyoto after dark is more a feeling than a place, and with your host by your side, you’ll tap right into that.

Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
Duration: 4 hours.

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Kyoto from a unique perspective! Get to know Kyoto on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all!

Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Kyoto at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Gion Area, Kiyomizu Temple, Yasaka-Jinja Shrine and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included.

Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups.
Duration: 3 hours.

Ready for a bike ride like no other? Hop in; you are about to discover Kyoto on a bike tour with a local guide.

On this Kyoto bike tour, cycle through picturesque streets and scenic roads as you check out the main spots around town. Pass by the Philosopher's path, and Gion Area, and make stops along the way to hear fascinating stories about Kyoto.

Your local guide is a bike pro and will make this private tour an easy-going ride for you. So, if you are looking for a fun, healthy, and sustainable way to move around Kyoto, this bike tour ticks all the boxes!

Withlocals City Bike Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and preventing over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

We will visit during 4 hours Gion, Kyoto traditionnal district. We will the traditionnal architecture of Kyoto Machiya (Kyoto old houses), Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples while chilling near the numerous shops. We could even come across geishas if we are lucky enough!
Duration: 4 hours.

• This is a night-time walking tour in the Gion area. You will learn about Kyoto's geisha culture, Shinto beliefs, and Buddhism. Our local guides will also share their recommended spots to enhance your journey.

• We will walk through photogenic areas of Kyoto, such as Gion, Yasaka Pagoda, and Yasaka Shrine.

• At night, there are fewer people, allowing you to enjoy the Japanese atmosphere comfortably.

• We provide Kin-Kame, a celebrated sake known for its fruity aroma and smooth taste.

Experience the magic of Kyoto like never before with our exclusive night-time walking tour. Enjoy the serene and enchanting streets of Kyoto, illuminated by gentle lights. Explore the historic Gion, Yasaka Pagoda, and Yasaka Shrine, capturing the beauty of Kyoto's nightscape.

We offer Kin-Kame, a renowned sake from Shiga Prefecture. We selected two types of Kin-Kame with popular polishing ratios of 60% and 80%, allowing you to compare their distinct and exquisite flavor profiles.
Duration: 60 to 90 minutes.

Explore the sights and the sounds of modern day Kyoto with a local.
Admire the beauty of the local community.
Experience the sights and sounds of the local area and explore the local community and see how the local traditional people. still live.
Duration: 2 hours.

This is the best way to enjoy Kyoto's hi-light with a bike view, avoiding the crowd.
We are a team of local Japanese guides based in Kyoto who have a deep love for this city and take great delight in showcasing its stunning views and attractions to foreign guests.

We ride a bike on every single street in Kyoto Since we have been living or commuting in Kyoto for years. Bike touring is our lifework.
20 Mar - 10 Apr: the BEST for Sakura.
Apr-Jun is a nice season with the weather and fresh green.

Kyoto is a very flat city and not big.
We'll take you to many beautiful spots, temples, shrines, riverside roads, universities, hidden local gems, etc in Kyoto's northeast cultural area through an uncrowded scenic route.
The bike is very well-maintained and comfortable.
After the bike, you can enjoy a night walk in Gion's scenic cultural area too.
Duration: 4 hours.

Visit the world-famous Torii Red Gates at Fushimi-Inari Shrine with a knowledgeable and approved English-speaking tour guide. Cycle along the quiet streets of Kyoto down to the magnificent Shinto complex of Fushimi-Inari that is as old as the ancient city itself. Afterwards, have a wander around the shops and stalls that line the
surround the shrine and try some of the local specialities.

Along the way, the tour also stops at Sanjusangen-do temple where you are sure to find inner peace walking through the millenia-old corridors leading to the incredible sight of a thousand Buddha statues.

Get back on the bikes for the ride back to Kyoto station along the serene Kamo river with its nature and wildlife.

Cycling is one of the best ways to get around Kyoto due to its numerous alleys and side-streets with less traffic. Enjoy this leisurely cycling tour going at your own pace and a special experience at two sacred sites while skipping the crowds and enjoying the scenery by bicycle.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.

We are Kyoto ECO Trip, a rental bicycle company based in the heart of Kyoto and our aim is to raise awareness of the brilliance of riding a bicycle in the beautiful Kyoto. Bicycle rides help us find the hidden beauty of Kyoto that most tourists are likely to overlook and we hope this tour helps you see things you are not able to see when you take public transport like subways, buses, and taxis.

The type of bicycle we use on this tour is an Electric Pedal-Asist bike with a basket in front. Pedal-assist e-bikes help you padal more smoothly and easily, and they work much like conventional bikes and should be easy to ride for those who are used to cycling.

First, you get to exlpore the famous thousands of the torii gates in Fushimi Inari Shrine. Next, the beautiful Nanzen-ji Temple and the popular Heian Jungu Shrine is also our stop. There are a few of the popular spots you make a quick stop during our stop such as the Gion District and Sanjusangendo Temple.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.

- Start this historical sights tour by learning about Gion & Geisha and Zen culture in Japan in UNESCO World Heritage Zen temple, Kennin-ji in Gion district. Get ready to feel the world of Zen in traditional Zen temple with Japanese Rock garden called Karesansui.
After seeing the Kennin-ji temple, get ready to cycle again for a nice ride to the Nanzen-ji temple where your guide will give you some insights about Zen and the old days of Kyoto!

- Breeze through beautiful local streets in historical city and enjoy a delicious lunch at a Japanese tea house!

- Enjoy the local Kyoto oasis that is Kamogawa river with a relaxing cycle along it’s riverbanks to finish the tour off!

Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews!
Duration: 4 hours.

Get to know one of the cities where dreams come true, great industries like Nintendo were born, and be part of a great adventure full of colorful landscapes, geishas, samurai, temples, and much more.

During the tour, we will enter HISASHI-YAMA, one of the most historic areas of Kyoto where you will be delighted with fascinating stories of the ancient emperors and samurai warriors (Shoguns).

Finally, we will visit the Koshindo monkey temple and see the gigantic Yasaka pagoda built in the 8th century by Prince Shotoku.

Kyoto is an interesting city, it will fill you not only with history and temples but with a wide variety of cuisine. Once the tour is finished, we will give you recommendations for restaurants and activities to do.
Duration: 3 hours.

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This is a ~4 hour photo shoot and tour where you can choose the spots you'd like to visit and we can work out an itinerary as long as it fits in the allotted time!

Your host is an experienced local with many years in professional photography. They will give you all the history and fun facts you want while also getting iconic photos for you to take home. Photos are professionally edited and returned quickly.

Don't miss this chance to not only see Kyoto but also get special photos to take home.
Duration: 1 to 600 minutes.

Discover Kyoto’s iconic landmarks as you see must-visit attractions including the Heian Jingu Shrine, Nanzenji Zen Temple, Philosopher’s Path, Kamogawa River, Biwako Canal, Kyoto University, and more!

Kyoto is renowned for its bicycle-friendly streets, and cycling is a quintessential part of everyday life for locals. Join the ranks of Kyoto’s cyclists as you navigate mostly flat paths with a few gentle slopes as you discover the city’s iconic landmarks and must-visit sights on a “Mama-chari” bike tour!
Duration: 4 hours.

Explore Kyoto's hidden alleys and delicacies with a local guide. Many people assumes that Japan is famous for dishes such as Tempura, Teppanyaki and Sushi. However in Kyoto you will discover dishes that only the local's enjoy. These areas are very difficult to find at first-sight, but with the help of your local guide you too can become one of the locals. You will be able to spend time with the locals and taste the typical Kyoto delicacy at carefully chosen bistro and local bars.
Duration: 2 hours.

・We will visit a UNESCO World Heritage shrine, experience nature in the forest and by the river, and walk through a shopping street loved by the locals, all within an approximately one-hour walking tour.

・Taking a morning walk in the Sakyo Ward area, where there aren't too many tourists, allows you to experience the local side of Kyoto.

・The Demachi-Yanagi area provides excellent access to deep Kyoto's popular spots such as Kibune Shrine, Rurikoin Temple, and Ginkakuji Temple.

Throughout the tour, you'll experience a wonderful mix of Kyoto's natural beauty, local culture, and historical sites, making for an unforgettable experience.
Duration: 60 to 90 minutes.

This water-themed tour of Kyoto is a private tour to enjoy a leisurely trip on a stylish, compact, foldable British-made BROMPTON bicycle to Kyoto's virgin inbound destinations, carefully selected by a nationally certified tour guide who is well versed in Kyoto tourism.

Kyoto is blessed with an abundance of groundwater, soft water with low mineral content, which is the source of Kyoto vegetables, Kyoto cuisine of tofu and yuba, and Fushimi's famous sake. The people of Kyoto have long cherished this water of life, and anecdotes about the famous water can be found at shrines throughout the city.
There are anecdotes about the famous water at shrines throughout the city. Visitors can experience the Kyoto culture of “water,” which is unknown to ordinary tourists and which gives rise to the charm of the four seasons.
We hope you will enjoy this special private tour of Kyoto, a unique place that ordinary tourists do not know!
Duration: 5 to 7 hours.

Embark on a scenic walk from Yasaka Shrine to Kiyomizu-dera through Kyoto's historic Gion district. Discover ancient temples, traditional teahouses, and the timeless beauty of old Kyoto.

Explore the heart of Kyoto on a guided walking tour that takes you from the iconic Yasaka Shrine to the historic Kiyomizu-dera. This tour offers an intimate glimpse into Kyoto's rich history and stunning architecture, winding through picturesque streets and past traditional wooden houses. Along the way, learn about the cultural significance of landmarks like the Yasaka Pagoda, and marvel at the panoramic city views from the slopes leading up to Kiyomizu-dera. This journey not only connects you with Kyoto's ancient spirit but also allows you to appreciate its serene beauty at a leisurely pace. Join us to experience the magic of Kyoto, where every step tells a story.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.

Our guests will be able to kill two birds with one stone by doing exercise while sightseeing. This allows travelers to see more sites than they would on a normal tour and in less time. Travelers will be greeted by our guides, a fitness professional, and an experienced tour guide at Nijojo-mae Station, where they will be led through a warm-up and a brief history of Kyoto City. They will jog east to the Imperial Palace, where they will see lesser-known hidden gems and take part in Tabata-style exercises. We will leave the Imperial Palace grounds and cross the picturesque Kamogawa before heading to Heian Shrine, where we will make a brief stop. On the next leg of the tour, we will pass through the immense torii gate and jog along the banks of the Shirakawa River, lined with mysterious weeping willows and small stone bridges. This leads us to Maruyama Park and Yasaka Shrine as we wind down to end our tour at the eastern bank of the Kamogawa with some stretches.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

*we provide interesting tours!!*

If you want to explore Kyoto, you should choose the Biking tour because a bus or walking tour takes much longer time to arrive at your destinations. By riding bikes with us, you will be able to visit some famous spots within relatively short period of time because we use some back streets.

You may think this 3 hours bike ride is too long for you,, but we will guide you with a lot of descriptions of Japanese and Kyoto culture so you will not become bored with us.Also visiting a real temple and trying real Green tea will be one of the most memorable experiences in Kyoto!

Let's enjoy riding bikes and take great photos to maximize your Kyoto trip!

Jump on a bicycle and enjoy the unique sights of Kyoto. Pedal through temples, stroll among shrines, and sip green tea while viewing exquisite hidden gardens. In addition we will take you to see some delightful unexpected sights.

Duration: 120 to 150 minutes.

This is a tour exploring the local izakaya bars in Kyoto. During this tour, you'll have the chance to visit traditional izakaya spots and hidden local gems in Gion, Pontocho, and Kawaramachi, where you can enjoy local cuisine and sake. Guided by a local expert, you'll delve into the authentic izakaya culture and the history of Kyoto's cuisine, offering insights not found on the internet. This tour provides an opportunity to taste exquisite Kyoto cuisine, interact with local people, and experience the city's rich traditions. It's a recommended tour for anyone who wants to deeply experience the true essence of Kyoto, including its culinary delights and vibrant local culture.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.