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Kyoto Chopstick-Making and Highlights Private Tour
Product code 444317P38
From
From JPY 33,000
Dates
Jul 17, 2026 to May 1, 2027
Start times
8:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 7:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 10:00 AM
Travelers
Child ages 0-1, Adult ages 10-100
Options
KYOTO CRAFT TOUR 2-9 GUESTS
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Duration
8 hours to 10 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From
From JPY 33,000
Kyoto Chopstick-Making and Highlights Private Tour





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Duration
8 hours to 10 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
This private Kyoto experience combines the city’s most famous sightseeing areas with a hands-on Japanese craft workshop. The highlight of the tour is the included chopstick-making experience in Gion. Instead of simply purchasing a souvenir, travelers work directly with wood and create a pair of chopsticks with their own hands.The workshop introduces a practical part of Japanese culture and allows every participant to take home something personally connected to their Kyoto visit. Guests will visit Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera, Gion, Nishiki Market, Arashiyama, and Kinkaku-ji. Private transportation makes it easier to travel between Kyoto’s eastern, central, northern, and western sightseeing areas without repeatedly changing public transportation. The experience is suitable for couples, families, friends, and small groups seeking both famous Kyoto landmarks and meaningful cultural participation.
Overview
This private Kyoto experience combines the city’s most famous sightseeing areas with a hands-on Japanese craft workshop. The highlight of the tour is the included chopstick-making experience in Gion. Instead of simply purchasing a souvenir, travelers work directly with wood and create a pair of chopsticks with their own hands.The workshop introduces a practical part of Japanese culture and allows every participant to take home something personally connected to their Kyoto visit. Guests will visit Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera, Gion, Nishiki Market, Arashiyama, and Kinkaku-ji. Private transportation makes it easier to travel between Kyoto’s eastern, central, northern, and western sightseeing areas without repeatedly changing public transportation. The experience is suitable for couples, families, friends, and small groups seeking both famous Kyoto landmarks and meaningful cultural participation.
What's Included
Included
Standard chopstick-making workshop for every booked participant
Air-conditioned vehicle
Fuel, highway tolls, and parking fees
Thirty minutes of free waiting time from the scheduled pickup time
Basic English route and sightseeing assistance
Private transportation
Wi-Fi on board, subject to vehicle availability
Pickup and drop-off within Kyoto city
Not included
Meals and personal expenses
Pickup or drop-off outside Kyoto city
Any upgrades or additional services beyond the standard chopstick-making package
Kiyomizu-dera admission ticket
Kinkaku-ji admission ticket
Other attraction admission tickets
Professional licensed tour guide service
Extra stops not confirmed in advance
Overtime beyond 10 hours: JPY 5,000 per hour
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hour
Stop 1
Walk through the famous vermilion torii gates of one of Kyoto’s most important Shinto shrines.Guests may explore the lower shrine area or continue farther along the mountain path according to their preferred walking pace.
Stop 2
1 hourAdmission not included
Stop 2
Visit Kyoto’s celebrated hillside temple, known for its historic wooden stage and views across the city.Explore the temple grounds and the surrounding traditional neighborhood.
Stop 3
2 hoursAdmission included
Stop 3
Explore Kyoto’s traditional entertainment district, known for wooden machiya townhouses, preserved streets, teahouses, and atmospheric lanes.Take part in the signature experience of the tour: a hands-on Japanese chopstick-making workshop in Gion.With guidance from an English-speaking instructor, learn how to shape, sand, smooth, and polish a pair of wooden chopsticks.No previous woodworking experience is required. Each participant can take home the completed pair of chopsticks after the workshop.Standard workshop materials and one pair of handmade chopsticks per participant are included.Premium wood, personalized engraving, and other optional upgrades require additional payment.Advance reservation is required.
Stop 4
1 hour
Stop 4
Explore Kyoto’s famous market street and browse local sweets, pickles, seafood, snacks, kitchenware, and regional specialties.Guests may also use this stop for lunch or independent food tasting.
Stop 5
1 hourAdmission not included
Stop 5
See the Golden Pavilion, one of Kyoto’s most recognizable landmarks.Admire the gold-covered temple reflected in the surrounding pond and walk through the landscaped grounds.
Additional Info
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Pets Welcome
Service animals allowed
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infant Seats Available
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation Wheelchair Accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Surfaces Wheelchair Accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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