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Hozugawa River Boat Ride provides excursions on Kyoto's Hozu River. These traditional cruises, led by local oarsmen, allow visitors to be surrounded by the serene and encapsulating landscapes Japan is known for.

Kyoto Railway Museum

Kyoto Railway Museum is a locomotive museum dedicated to Japan's railways. It is located in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, close to Kyoto Aquarium.

Toei Kyoto Studio Park

Toei Kyoto Studio Park is a theme park with shows and attractions allowing visitors to get a taste of Edo-era Japan while walking through jidaigeki (period drama) film sets. There are mazes, samurai sword demonstrations, a climbing wall, museums and more inside. The park is located in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto.

Kyoto Tower

Kyoto Tower is an observation tower in the Japanese city of Kyoto. The 328-foot structure was built ahead of the 1964 Olympics staged in the capital, Tokyo, and its observation deck provides unrivaled, panoramic views of the city.

The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto

The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, or MoMAK for short, is one of the most visited museums in Kyoto. The museum places a strong emphasis on exhibiting the works of artists or artistic movements in Kyoto and the Kansai area, such as Japanese-style paintings of the Kyoto School.

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Ryukoku Museum

Ryukoku Museum is a museum in Kyoto that traces the origins and evolution of Buddhism as it made its way from India to Japan, China, and the Korean Peninsula. Featuring a wide array of exhibits, the museum aims to broaden an understanding of Buddhist culture as well as advance academic research and communicate the contributions of Buddhism to society.

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Ran Theatre Kyoto

The Ran Theatre Kyoto is home to a live music show, giving visitors the chance to hear traditional Japanese folk and pop songs and enjoy traditional drinks like sake and beer. It is located in Kyoto.

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Kyo-Yamashiroya

Kyo-Yamashiroya is a company offering immersive experiences in Kyoto, Japan, including a shichimi-making experience.

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Tondaya

Enter the enchanting world of old Kyoto at Tondaya estate. This traditional machiya house (a traditional wooden townhouse) transports you to a Japan before skyscrapers and malls. You can tour Tondaya's many rooms and surrounding areas, which aim to bring harmony to the soul of visitors. Tondaya plays host to traditional tea ceremonies, geisha and maiko performances, and other authentic Japanese cultural offerings. It is located in Kyoto.

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KOHO Nishiki Textile Studio

The KOHO Nishiki Textile Studio has had restoration and creation at its core since its foundation in 1894. Its history, from founder Heizo Tatsumura to the fourth generation that handles it today, is one of unceasing challenges. You can visit the workshop and see how traditional weaves are made, there's even the chance to create one yourself. The studio has even produced dress fabrics for Christian Dior.