Best overall
Kyoto : Gion Make Your Own Chopsticks with Engraving Option
Highest Outty Ranking in the city right now.
Outty Ranking 94 · from $15
Things to do in Kyoto, compared
We rank 120 experiences in Kyoto, Japan, and compare the top 20 on ranking, price, length, and traveler rating. The strongest overall is Kyoto : Gion Make Your Own Chopsticks with Engraving Option at 94 out of 100, the lowest entry price is $6 per person, and 15 experiences sit in the Outty 90+ Club. Traveler ratings shown here are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Which one should you book?
Best value
Kyoto Chopstick Making Class with Engraving Option
The lowest price we rank above 70, so cheap without being a compromise.
Outty Ranking 81 · from $6
Best with kids
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Hidden Gems Bike Tour (Early Bird)
Top ranked experience the operator lists as family friendly.
Outty Ranking 89 · from $109
Most proven
PERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour
The deepest traveler review history of anything we rank here.
Outty Ranking 90 · from $124
Best short trip
Kyoto Rickshaw Tour
The quickest strong option when you only have a spare morning.
Outty Ranking 81 · from $38
Full comparison
| Experience | Outty Ranking | Verdict | From | Duration | Traveler rating | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto : Gion Make Your Own Chopsticks with Engraving Option | 94 | 90+ Club | $15 | 1h | 5.0/5 (1,532) | Free to 24h before |
| Award-Winning Authentic Ramen Making Experience in Kyoto | 93 | 90+ Club | $126 | 1.5h | 5.0/5 (2,610) | Free to 24h before |
| Hidden Kyoto E-Biking tour | 93 | 90+ Club | $112 | 3.8h | 5.0/5 (2,072) | Free to 24h before |
| Kyoto: Gion Hidden Gems & Geisha Culture Tour | 93 | 90+ Club | $13 | 2h | 5.0/5 (3,632) | Free to 24h before |
| Ultimate Kyoto Arashiyama Tour: Bamboo, Monkeys & Hidden Gardens | 93 | 90+ Club | $62 | 5h | 5.0/5 (1,763) | Free to 24h before |
| Kyoto Ring Making Workshop: Craft a Vintage Japanese Coin Ring | 93 | 90+ Club | $12 | 1h | 5.0/5 (1,748) | Free to 24h before |
| Kyoto Traditional Kintsugi Workshop in Gion with Gold Repair Art | 93 | 90+ Club | $12 | 1.5h | 5.0/5 (1,572) | Free to 24h before |
| Kyoto Samurai Experience | 92 | 90+ Club | $115 | 1.8h | 5.0/5 (1,462) | Free to 24h before |
| 10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour | 92 | 90+ Club | $185 | 8h | 5.0/5 (1,360) | Free to 24h before |
| Kyoto Ghost Tour: Dark Tales, Urban Legends, Bamboo Forest Night | 92 | 90+ Club | $36 | 2.2h | 5.0/5 (1,407) | Free to 24h before |
| Kyoto Traditional Kintsugi Workshop in Gion Gold Repair Art | 91 | 90+ Club | $18 | 1.5h | 4.9/5 (1,704) | Free to 24h before |
| World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience | 90 | 90+ Club | $124 | 8.5h | 4.9/5 (2,522) | Free to 24h before |
| Kyoto Early Morning Tour with English Speaking Guide | 90 | 90+ Club | $100 | 5h | 4.9/5 (1,981) | Free to 24h before |
| PERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour | 90 | 90+ Club | $124 | 8h | 4.9/5 (16,898) | Free to 24h before |
| Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha | 90 | 90+ Club | $24 | 2h | 4.9/5 (2,139) | Free to 24h before |
| Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide | 90 | Exceptional | $105 | 4h | 4.9/5 (1,636) | Free to 24h before |
| Private Kyoto Tour: Temples, Hidden Alleys & Local Stories | 90 | Exceptional | $101 | 2h | 4.9/5 (1,652) | Free to 24h before |
| Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Tour (7 Tastings + Brunch) | 89 | Exceptional | $56 | 3h | 4.9/5 (1,491) | Free to 24h before |
| Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Hidden Gems Bike Tour (Early Bird) | 89 | Exceptional | $109 | 3h | 5.0/5 (739) | Free to 24h before |
| 1 Hour Geisha Show in Kyoto | 89 | Exceptional | $66 | 1h | 4.9/5 (1,340) | Free to 24h before |
Traveler ratings and review counts are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor. The Outty Ranking is our own evaluation and is calculated independently of them.