Kyoto day trip tours: Recommended plans for girls' trips

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Recommended day trips in Kyoto for girls
We will introduce the following.
Visit popular tourist spots
Bus Tours
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Making traditional crafts
Manufacturing experience
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With a local guide who knows Kyoto inside and out
Walking around the city
There are a variety of plans available, such as:
If you join a tour, you can enjoy sightseeing smoothly.
Kyoto's hidden gems
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table of contents
- 1 Kyoto One-Day Bus Tours & Plans Recommended for Girls' Trips 1: Walking around Kyoto Station
- 2 Kyoto One-Day Bus Tours & Plans Recommended for Girls' Trips 2: Enjoy the spectacular views at Amanohashidate
- 3 Kyoto One-Day Bus Tours & Plans Recommended for Girls' Trips 3: Visiting Popular Spots
- 4 Kyoto Day Trip Recommendation for Girls' Trips 1: Handicraft Experience
- 5 Kyoto Day Trip Recommended for Girls' Trips 2: Japanese Sweets Making Experience
- 6 Enjoy a day trip to Kyoto!
- 7 Feature articles recommended by the editorial department
Kyoto One-Day Bus Tours & Plans Recommended for Girls' Trips 1: Walking around Kyoto Station

Tours held around Kyoto Station has a variety of plans perfect for a girls' trip. You can enjoy sightseeing just by strolling around the city. Yo.
Recommended for history-loving women:
Tour of spots related to Onmyoji in Kyoto
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You will visit the spots while listening to your guide's commentary, including stories about the founding of Heian-kyo and the secrets of the Tsuchimikado family, a clan of onmyoji (exorcist masters).
[Kyoto Demon World Guide Mystery Tour: Onmyoji Edition] ~What is an Onmyoji?~
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The Abe family is said to have been deeply involved in the creation of Heian-kyo. Their descendants, the Tsuchimikado family, are full of mysteries and secrets! Let's trace the unknown traces of the Tsuchimikado family, who were a clan of onmyoji. This is recommended for those who are interested in "Abe no Seimei" and "onmyoji," as well as those who are interested in history, as you can learn about the creation of Heian-kyo!
[Kyoto Demon World Guide Mystery Tour Sengoku Edition] ~ Warlords Trapped in a Curse ~
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<The third installment of the Kyoto Demon Guide series!> The remains of the dreams of warlords in the Demon Capital, Kyoto? Some were betrayed and their dreams of unifying the country came to an end, while others were not loved by the times and went insane in their later years. Was it fate? Was it inevitable? This book focuses on Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who had a deep connection with Kyoto, and covers the feud between Hideyoshi and Ieyasu, the temple bell that triggered the great war, and temples where the scars of the war are still vividly visible.
A walking tour of backstreets that only locals know
teeth,
Kyoto
You might discover a hidden gem.
Be sure to upload the photos you take in back alleys and hidden spots to social media!
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The theme of the tour is "Backstreets"! There is a lot to see in Kyoto, including Kyoto life and hidden gems! Shops and places like this! Mysteries in these alleys! If you wander around, you'll make lots of discoveries! We will introduce you to Kyoto that you won't find in guidebooks! You can see famous shops and temples and shrines in backstreets that are barely wide enough for one car to pass through.
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<We'll tell you about the secrets of Kyoto that you don't know about by touring the Karasuma-Gojo area in the center of Kyoto♪> Karasuma-dori is the main street of Reiwa Kyoto that stretches straight north and south from Kyoto Station. The central area of Kyoto where two main streets intersect, if you go down a back street... The theme of the tour is "back alleys"! There is a lot of unknown Kyoto, such as Kyoto life and hidden famous shops!
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<We'll tell you about the secrets of Kyoto that you don't know about by touring the Karasuma-Gojo area in the center of Kyoto♪> Karasuma-dori is the main street of Reiwa Kyoto that stretches straight north and south from Kyoto Station. The central area of Kyoto where two main streets intersect, if you go down a back street... The theme of the tour is "back alleys"! There is a lot of unknown Kyoto, such as Kyoto life and hidden famous shops!
[Kyoto city] A secret Kyoto walking tour with a guided tour of Kyoto!
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<Walk through Kyoto and you'll encounter wonders!> Kyoto's alleys run from east to west, north to south. Walk along the alleys while deciphering the mysteries of the alleys in accordance with the song "Kyoto's Streets: The Parallel Lines"♪ Kyoto's alleys run from east to west, north to south. Famous for being laid out in a "grid" pattern, there are more than 100 of them. Starting with the layout of the city of Kyoto, we will learn about the history of the streets, the majestic rivers, the shrines and temples, and the scenery of the entertainment districts.
On the tour, Local guide will guide you. You can learn more about historical background and points that you might not notice on a regular tourist trip. Yo!
A good place to start your sightseeing trip is with a walking tour around Kyoto Station, which is easily accessible.
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<From Wakasa to Todaiji Temple in Nara. Visit the beginning of the water and fire ritual.> Spring arrives after the Omizutori ceremony at Nigatsu-do Temple of Todaiji Temple in Nara. It is said that the water from the Omizutori ceremony is sent out from Unose in Wakasa over a period of 10 days to reach the Wakasa well at Nigatsu-do Temple of Todaiji Temple in Nara. In the evening, the ritual begins with the sound of a conch shell. A thousand torches are carried from Jingu-ji Temple to Unose, a distance of about 2km.
Kyoto One-Day Bus Tours & Plans Recommended for Girls' Trips 2: Enjoy the spectacular views at Amanohashidate

Take a day trip bus tour to one of the Three Most Scenic Spots of Japan, Amanohashidate "Amanohashidate" is the main focus. Kyoto Why not visit some of the scenic spots in the north?
Amanohashidate is
It features a 3.6km stretch of white sandy beach and a row of approximately 6,700 pine trees.
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One of the attractions of Amanohashidate is that you can enjoy different views depending on where you look.
In particular, the view from north to south
View through legs
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It was named "Amanohashidate" because it looks like a bridge spanning the sky.
It is also said that...

In addition, there is a "South to North" Flying Dragon View "Hiryuukan" and "Looking from East to West" View of Sesshu "(Seishūkan)" and "Looking from West to East" One character view Depending on the direction you look at it, you can see different views, such as "One Hour" (1 Journey), so be sure to take photos of each beautiful view.
Known as the "Venice of Japan" Ine Town " Miyama Thatched Village Tour around There is also.

In Ine Town, " Boathouse Stroll through the beautiful seaside town lined with houses called "Miyama." A quiet village lined with thatched roof houses So now you can breathe easy.
Even if you're going to a place far from the center of Kyoto, you can rest assured with a bus tour. You don't have to worry about driving, and you can enjoy chatting with your friends all the way to your destination!
[Day Trip] Amanohashidate and Ine Funaya Day Tour (Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)
Dear customers, the following is a reference itinerary for that day (please note that the tour guide may adjust the order of the itinerary or remove the staying time of some attractions based on the actual situation of the day.) ※Pre-travel notice: Between 20:00 and 21:00 the night before your trip, we will send you detailed tour guide and vehicle information by email.
Exploring Japan's hidden gems: Ine Town, Amanohashidate, Miyama Kayabuki Village *Ine Town - Known as the "Venice of Japan," you'll feel like you've entered another world when you sail through it. Counted as one of the most beautiful villages and towns in Japan, this town has over 230 boat houses lined up along the shores of Ine Bay, allowing you to experience the pristine scenery of nature.
Kyoto One-Day Bus Tours & Plans Recommended for Girls' Trips 3: Visiting Popular Spots

Kyoto With a focus on Kansai To visit the famous tourist spots of Bus tours are recommended is! The tours are efficiently planned so that you can visit the main sites in a day trip. Yo!
A tour visiting the tourist attractions of Kyoto city runs through magnificent nature. Arashiyama's trolley train and " Sanzenin Temple ", an essential part of Kyoto sightseeing. Kinkakuji Temple " " Kiyomizu Temple (Kiyomizudera)" Fushimi Inari Shrine (Fushimi Inari Taisha) Tour the most representative spots in Kyoto .
Boarding and disembarking at the meeting point 08:40▼Nihonbashi Station Exit 2 (Namba-Shinsaibashi area) 09:50▼Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit (in front of 7-Eleven) 10:00▼Kiyomizu-dera area (individuals will visit the temple, stroll around freely, and have lunch at their leisure / approx. 3 hours) Recommended sightseeing course Course 1: Kiyomizu-dera Temple (customers are responsible for admission fees) - Ni-Sannenzaka - Ishibekoji - Gion·Hanamikoji-dori - Yasaka Shrine
[Day trip/Pick-up from city hotels] Kyoto, Arashiyama trolley train, Sanzen-in Temple
Boarding and disembarking at the meeting point 08:40 ▼Nihonbashi Station, Exit 2 (Namba-Shinsaibashi area) 09:50 ▼Kyoto Station, Hachijo Exit (in front of Seven-Eleven) 07:30-08:30 ▼Pick-up/drop-off/transfer to hotel/private lodging, hotels/private lodgings within the Osaka Loop Line 10:30 ▼Sanzenin Temple (free time to explore/lunch on your own/approx. 140 minutes, fees at your own expense) Sanzenin Temple in Ohara, Kyoto
Boarding and disembarking at the meeting point 08:40▼Nihonbashi Station Exit 2 (Namba-Shinsaibashi area) 09:50▼Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit (in front of Seven-Eleven) 10:30▼Kinkaku-ji Temple (approx. 40 mins) Visiting fees are at the customer's expense. 12:00▼Kiyomizu-dera Temple area (individual visit, free stroll, lunch on your own / approx. 3.5 hours) 15:30▼Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine (approx. 70 mins) 17:00▼Itinerary for the day
07:30-08:30: Pick-up/drop-off/transfer to hotel/private inn Hotels/private inns within the Osaka Loop Line 10:00 ▼ Kiyomizu-dera area (individual worship, free stroll, free lunch/approximately 3 hours) Recommended sightseeing course Course 1: Kiyomizu-dera (customer pays admission fee) - Ni-san-nen-zaka - Ishibe-koji - Gion·Hanami-koji-dori - Yasaka Shrine Choose a course that suits your stamina and time.
Japan's three major sake producing regions It is one of Fushimi Sake brewery tour You can also compare sake and Kyoto local beer! This tour is recommended for women who like alcohol.

The bus tour is You can fully enjoy the charms of Kansai even on a day trip, save the hassle of traveling, and plan your sightseeing accordingly. .
The best part is that you can enjoy the guide's explanations about the history and culture of the tourist attractions while having fun chatting with other girls and taking photos!
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Blessed with an abundant underground water vein that springs from the Momoyama Hills, Fushimi was once known as "Fushimizu" (literally "flush water" in Japanese), and because the water was suitable for sake brewing, it is said that full-scale brewing began here about 400 years ago. It flourished as a castle town and a port on the Yodo River on the Tokaido, and sake breweries with their striking white walls stand out along the Uji River and canal. Jikkoku boats sail among swaying willows, creating the atmosphere unique to a sake brewing town.
Kyoto Day Trip Recommendation for Girls' Trips 1: Handicraft Experience

In Kyoto, various Manufacturing experience You can .
Plan to make your own original incense sticks with a monk Then, you can offer the finished incense to the Buddha and enjoy tea while listening to a sermon.
[Plan with sutra and sermon] Incense making experience with a monk 2,800 yen ⇒ 2,500 yen
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"Bringing the essence of Kyoto to you" Enjoy a moment of aroma in Kyoto. Why not make incense with a monk? You can make your own original incense by blending various fragrances to your liking. After making the incense, you can offer the finished product to Buddha and recite a sutra together. After the sutra, you can listen to a short sermon while drinking tea. Before visiting Kyoto's temples and shrines
In the Shimizu area,
Potter's wheel experience
is popular.
With thorough support, even beginners can feel at ease
You can try making a cup.
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Kiyomizu Temple
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Yasaka Shrine
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Why not make a wonderful cup as a memento of your trip to Kyoto? This plan is characterized by its ease, with the experience time being about 20 minutes (15 minutes for the experience + 5 minutes for writing your address and choosing the color). You can casually try this out to make memories in between sightseeing. [Experience process] 1. When the reserved time comes, enter the store and leave your luggage. 2. Once you are seated, please inform the address of the address where you would like the finished product to be sent.
Coin ring making is a popular craft experience !

This plan can be completed in a short amount of time, so you can easily enjoy it in between sightseeing.
Other items made of silver and brass Bangle making Also recommended! You can have your accessories engraved to create your own unique look.
・Easy plan to create a ring from one coin ・Mass... A treasure hunt where you can choose from about 10,000 types of coins! ・Create a ring with a coin from the year you were born or an anniversary year (if in stock) ・Sizes can be made from -6 to 36. ・You will do all the work yourself. ・If there are 4 or more people participating, please call us and we will assist you. ・
*Many free options that we are proud of* Easy-to-understand pricing for unlimited processing within a set time! ・Various surface texture processing such as hammering, roughening, design hammering, and stone processing ・Twist processing, which is often charged at other stores (some stores charge an extra 3,000 yen), is also free. *2 Depending on the thickness and design, some processing may not be possible.
Braided cords that give you a sense of Kyoto's unique culture Bracelet making It's also a popular experience.
The time you spend choosing your power stones and thread colors and discussing it with your friends while making your creation is a fun experience that only a girls' trip can offer. Choose from the infinite combinations and create your own favorite item!
This is an experience to make a one-of-a-kind bracelet (it can also be made into an anklet) that combines a braided cord bracelet and power stones. The braided cord is braided in a four-braid pattern on a round table, which was featured in the movie. You can choose three power stones from about 15 types. With additional charges (200 yen or 300 yen each), you can choose about 30 types.
Handicraft experience in Kyoto You can of course create your own original work, but you can also have fun chatting with other girls while you create it. Yo.
It would be nice to give each other your creations as gifts and make them into memorable items.
At "Kyoto Shippo Hiromi Art Higashiyama Store," you can experience making a piece of "Kyoto Shippo," a designated traditional craft of Kyoto. This plan involves carefully finishing a piece of work using a technique called "wired Shippo." Please choose one item of your choice from a pendant, strap, obi clasp, or brooch.
Kyoto Day Trip Recommended for Girls' Trips 2: Japanese Sweets Making Experience

Kyoto It is also one of the traditional crafts of Japanese sweets making experience Also perfect for a girls trip!
In the Japanese sweets making experience, Using colorful bean paste, seasonal flowers and fruits are used as motifs. Plan to make Nerikiri Japanese sweets or, Plan to make Ohigashi (dried sweets) is popular .
Dried sweets
What is that?
Konpeito and Senbei
The Nerikiri Japanese sweets are made with authentic bean paste provided by a long-established Kyoto store.
In addition, our dried sweets are made using 100% wasanbon sugar, giving them a refined flavor.
After the experience, you can sample the sweets you made with matcha tea.
Yes you can.
We also recommend trying your hand at making authentic Kyoto sweets under the guidance of a craftsman. The experience location is close to tourist attractions such as Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Yasaka Shrine, making it the perfect place to combine your sightseeing with a day out. You'll have a truly Kyoto-like experience!
In the Japanese sweets making experience, Seasonal themed sweets Make Therefore, you can enjoy different wonderful Japanese sweets depending on the time of year you visit.
The experience location is easy to access, so you can stop by quickly between sightseeing. Enjoy some delicious matcha tea and refresh your body and mind.
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At An Kyoto, a Japanese culture experience center located in Karasuma-Gojo, Kyoto, anyone can enjoy experiencing Japanese culture. Why not take your first step into Japanese culture at An Kyoto? We have prepared a variety of fun and educational experience programs for you to enjoy. Among these are the hands-on tea ceremony experience, the Nerikiri Japanese sweets making experience, and the Wasanbon mold making experience.
You will make authentic Kyoto sweets under the guidance of a craftsman. Create lasting memories in Kyoto.
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At An Kyoto, a Japanese culture experience center located in Karasuma-Gojo, Kyoto, anyone can enjoy experiencing Japanese culture. Why not take your first step into Japanese culture at An Kyoto? We have prepared a variety of fun and educational experience programs for you to enjoy. Nerikiri is a type of high-quality fresh confectionery. Using colorful bean paste, you can create seasonal flowers, fruits, and more.
Enjoy a day trip to Kyoto!

Kyoto Day Tour We introduced the following.
Kyoto is one of Japan's most popular tourist destinations and is a city packed with things to enjoy. If you take advantage of a day tour, you can see the best spots without wasting time. Even if it's a short trip, it will be a memorable one for your girls!
Why not use this as a reference and start planning your trip to Kyoto right away?
*The content of this article is current as of February 2025.