Things to Do Near Nishiki Market: 5 Easy Add-ons
Plan what to do before or after Nishiki Market: paint a Daruma, join a tea experience, browse the arcades, pause by the river or have dinner in Pontocho.
CRAFT, CULTURE & WISHES
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Stories of place, artisans, and inherited skill, collected in one place.
Relaxing Things to Do in Kyoto: 6 Ways to Slow Down
Take a slower Kyoto afternoon with craft painting, tea, a park or garden, an exhibition or a public bath. Choose by how much you feel like walking.
Kyoto With Teenagers: 8 Activities Beyond Temple Hopping
Let your teenager help plan a Kyoto day around making, drawing, food, photos, games or a performance, with eight different activities to choose from.
Kyoto Family Activities: 7 Things to Do With Kids
Find something your children want to do in Kyoto, from making crafts and sweets to traditional games, trains and time in the park.
Kyoto Date Ideas: 7 Things to Do Together
Choose a Kyoto date around something you both enjoy: making, cooking, tea, kimono, a riverside walk, art or dinner.
Kyoto Crafts: What to See, Buy and Try
Get to know Kyoto pottery, textiles, fans and other crafts, then choose where to browse, what to buy and which experience to try.
Cultural Experiences in Kyoto: 7 Ways to Take Part
Find a Kyoto cultural experience that lets you take part, from tea and cooking to craft-making, calligraphy, flower arranging and music.
Craft Workshops in Kyoto: What to Make and How to Choose
Choose a Kyoto craft workshop by what you want to make, the time you have, and whether your creation can travel home with you.
Kyoto Craft and Culture Itinerary: A One-Day Route
Spend a day in central Kyoto making a dyed textile, visiting Nijo Castle, exploring incense and seeing art exhibitions, with a Daruma-painting alternative.
Things to Do in Kyoto: 11 Ideas for Your First Visit
Choose from Kyoto's historic streets, gardens, food, museums and hands-on experiences, then fit your favorites into one, two or three days.
Kyoto Hidden Gems: Small Museums, Walks and Quiet Corners
Explore Kyoto beyond the main sightseeing circuit, from small craft museums and historic interiors to bamboo paths, canal walks and riverside dining.
8 Unusual Things to Do in Kyoto Beyond Temples
Paint a Daruma, explore game history, watch wordless theater or travel through canal tunnels. Eight ways to spend a different kind of day in Kyoto.
KYOTO WORKSHOP
Paint a Daruma with your own hands.
Learn the story, choose a color, and paint a Daruma that becomes part of your journey.
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