Family Tours in Kyoto: Choosing Between 7

1.Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · from $31Our pick

At Kimono Rental Wargo, choose a kimono or yukata from more than 1,000 designs, then let the staff dress you in traditional layers and accessories. Pick the Gion store for Hanamikoji Street and Kiyomizu Temple, or Kyoto Tower for easy rail access. Standard and deluxe plans are available, with simple hair styling included.

“Fantastic experience! The people working at the store was so nice and helpful, they really provide a great service and the clothing was beautiful, with so many options to choose”

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2.Ninja Experience (Family Friendly) at Samurai Ninja Museum KYOTO

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 132 reviews · from $56

At Maikoya’s Kyoto Ninja Experience, you put on a ninja outfit, practice shuriken throwing and blowgun shooting, learn simple stealth and sword techniques, and watch a sword demonstration. Samurai dress-up and a museum visit are included. The small group size is capped at four, though the museum is in another building.

“This was such a fun experience! The instructor was nice and everyone was very accommodating. We got there about 20 minutes past our time and we were still able to join.”

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3.Samurai Sword Experience (Family Friendly)at SAMURAI MUSEUM KYOTO

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · from $65

At Kyoto Samurai Ninja Museum, you’ll hear a short samurai history lesson, put on traditional clothing and armor, pose for photos, and practice sword movements with a wooden sword after a demonstration. The two-hour family activity suits children and adults, with morning and afternoon time slots.

“We had a really great time with the Samurai experience. We got to dress up and learn a form with a wooden sword. Our sensi was very good and very patient. Which I really appreciated. The explanation of the history of the Samurai was also very interesting. I definitely recommend the Samurai experience.”

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4.Kyoto Family Kitchen Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $96

Spend 2.5 hours with Anthony and Naomi’s family in their Kyoto home, preparing an everyday Japanese meal from scratch. You’ll work with dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and sake, then sit down for dinner and conversation. This private, family-friendly class welcomes children, vegetarians, and curious cooks.

“The experience last night was sensational. Really enjoyed the space with the Host and family. It truly felt like a beautiful home to interact with other people, whilst learning to cook and eat traditional Japanese meals. 100% would recommend doing it again in the future.”

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5.Enjoy Sushi & Market Tour! Best for Family & Couple!

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 20 reviews · 2 hours · from $77

Meet your English or Japanese-speaking guide near Shijo Station for a hands-on Kyoto food class. Visit Nishiki Market to see fish prepared, then make vinegar rice, nigiri, temari, temaki, dashi, and miso soup. You finish with dessert and coffee, with sake or beer available for an extra charge.

“The Instructor was not very engaged with the the group. I expected more interaction and hands on experience. The fish we got from the nearby market was great but did not justify the steep prize.”

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6.Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Family Bike Tour ( Infants & Kids )

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews

Ride about 7 km through Arashiyama with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Monkey Park Iwatayama, the Bamboo Forest, Kameyama Park, and Kimono Forest. Child bikes, seats, tag-along attachments, helmets, snacks, and drinks are included. The tour requires at least one child under 12.

“Top-class experience led by experienced and knowledgeable team, enjoyed by three under 10s and mum and dad. From the first contact, the KBT team were responsive and flexible. Bikes were new and tailored to the ages of the kids. Peter toRead more”

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7.Family-Friendly Sword Lesson at Samurai Ninja Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 14 reviews · 2 hours · from $66

Spend two hours at Kyoto’s Samurai Ninja Museum with an English-speaking instructor such as Ken, Raito, Nobu, or Jukia. Wear hakama, armor, and a helmet, learn basic katana movements, visit the museum, try ninja shuriken, and take themed photos. Children under 3 cannot enter.

“Abbiamo partecipato alla lezione di scherma con il Maestro Ken, che ci ha vestiti, ci ha insegnato 2 kata (sequenze di movimenti) con la katana e ci ha fatto sentire dei veri Samurai. Inutile dire che i bambini erano entusiasti e anche per noi adulti é stata un’esperienza indimenticabile. Poi ci siamo spostati al museo dei Samurai e dei Ninja: la visita guidata é stata molto interessante ma la parte più divertente é stata il tiro al bersaglio con gli shuroken dei ninja e fare le foto vestiti da samurai e ninja.. Portiamo a casa un bellissimo ricordo.”

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