Activities
Enjoy hands-on experiences creating special dishes unique to Kyoto, dive into the world of traditional arts and crafts, or just enjoy seasonal fruit picking. Search below to find the perfect activity, make a reservation, and get deep into sides of Kyoto you never knew.
![Zen Meditation](https://www.kyototourism.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Wood_Zen-Meditation-01-1024x683.jpg)
Zen Meditation
Operating year-round (Except for August and December)
Active/Outdoor
Japanese Culture
![Woodland Kyoto](https://www.kyototourism.org/wp/wp-content/themes/kyototourism/assets/images/common/icon_wood.png)
![Bamboo Basket Weaving: Experience the skills of a certified Kyoto craftsman!](https://www.kyototourism.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Wood_Bamboo-Basket-Weaving-01-1024x683.jpg)
Bamboo Basket Weaving: Experience the skills of a certified Kyoto craftsman!
Operating year-round
Crafts
Japanese Culture
![Woodland Kyoto](https://www.kyototourism.org/wp/wp-content/themes/kyototourism/assets/images/common/icon_wood.png)
![A Kyoto Field Trip For Grown-Ups! Make a Kyo-Kuksa Mug with Tanshu Wood & Forestry Tour](https://www.kyototourism.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Sea-Wood_Kyo-Kuksa-Mug-Forestry-Tour-01-1024x683.jpg)
A Kyoto Field Trip For Grown-Ups! Make a Kyo-Kuksa Mug with Tanshu Wood & Forestry Tour
Operating year-round
Crafts
Japanese Culture
![Kyoto by the Sea](https://www.kyototourism.org/wp/wp-content/themes/kyototourism/assets/images/common/icon_sea.png)
![Woodland Kyoto](https://www.kyototourism.org/wp/wp-content/themes/kyototourism/assets/images/common/icon_wood.png)
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Matcha farm Bed & Breakfast (farm-to-table meals and tour included.)
Please inquire.
Fruit/Vegetable Picking
Japanese Culture
![Kyoto Tea Country](https://www.kyototourism.org/wp/wp-content/themes/kyototourism/assets/images/common/icon_tea.png)
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Tea farm tour & tasting in Wazuka, Kyoto
Please inquire.
Active/Outdoor
Fruit/Vegetable Picking
Japanese Culture
![Kyoto Tea Country](https://www.kyototourism.org/wp/wp-content/themes/kyototourism/assets/images/common/icon_tea.png)
![](https://www.kyototourism.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/6b74b34561a121cf41b644be2c9c2bfd-1024x768.jpg)
Kemari Experience
Operating year-round (Except during New Years holidays)
Active/Outdoor
Japanese Culture
![Woodland Kyoto](https://www.kyototourism.org/wp/wp-content/themes/kyototourism/assets/images/common/icon_wood.png)
![Hozu-gawa River Boat Ride](https://www.kyototourism.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Wood_Hozu-gawa-River-Boat-Ride-01.jpg)
Hozu-gawa River Boat Ride
Operating year-round
Active/Outdoor
Japanese Culture
![Woodland Kyoto](https://www.kyototourism.org/wp/wp-content/themes/kyototourism/assets/images/common/icon_wood.png)
![Masahiro Sword Smithing Experience](https://www.kyototourism.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Wood_Traditional-Blade-Making-Experience-01-1024x683.jpg)
Masahiro Sword Smithing Experience
Operating year-round (Tue/Thu/Sat/Sun)
Crafts
Japanese Culture
![Woodland Kyoto](https://www.kyototourism.org/wp/wp-content/themes/kyototourism/assets/images/common/icon_wood.png)
![Raku-ware Pottery Experience](https://www.kyototourism.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Wood_Raku-ware-Pottery-Experience-01-1024x683.jpg)
Raku-ware Pottery Experience
Operating year-round (Limited to one group per day)
Crafts
Japanese Culture
![Woodland Kyoto](https://www.kyototourism.org/wp/wp-content/themes/kyototourism/assets/images/common/icon_wood.png)
![Kintsugi Class](https://www.kyototourism.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/1-7-1024x683.jpg)
Kintsugi Class
Crafts
Japanese Culture
![Woodland Kyoto](https://www.kyototourism.org/wp/wp-content/themes/kyototourism/assets/images/common/icon_wood.png)
![Tradi Inc.](https://www.kyototourism.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/9e42472d249d39af73c9cd484f5f4b79-1024x682.jpg)
Tradi Inc.
Crafts
Japanese Culture
![Kyoto Otokuni Bamboo Grove](https://www.kyototourism.org/wp/wp-content/themes/kyototourism/assets/images/common/icon_bamboo.png)