AIRBNB EXPERIENCES

Things to do in Shiga

Book unique activities hosted by local experts on Airbnb.

Browse by categories

Top-rated activities

View our most highly rated experiences, loved by guests.

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 2066 reviews

Explore Kyoto in a Kimono

Choose a kimono, get styled, and explore Kyoto's historic streets. ＊Please note that we cannot dress pregnant women

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 292 reviews

Kyoto Sumo Experience: Sumo Wrestler Challenge and Meal Package * Meals are included at 12:00 and 18:00, but not at 21:30

At Sumoan Kyoto, you can experience sumo, one of Japan's oldest traditions, in a unique, fun and informative way. You can enjoy an authentic sumo-style meal while watching demonstrations of the various "morning training" sessions that the wrestlers perform every day. After watching a real sumo match live, why not try a sumo experience? After the show, take a photo with the sumo wrestlers to create a wonderful memory. ※This is not an official sumo tournament

4.69 out of 5 average rating, 116 reviews

Kyoto: Traditional Crafts - Chopstick Making

Guests will select their wood, and by using traditional Japanese chopstick making techniques, they will craft their very own wooden chopsticks.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 226 reviews

Kyoto Gion Walk with Local: Culture & Geisha World

Explore Gion with Michael’s local guide team, from Shirakawa and geisha culture to historic temples, shrines and Nene no Michi. Discover the stories and traditions behind Kyoto’s iconic district.

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 1809 reviews

Kyoto Foodie Night Tour

Wander through hidden alleys, visit cozy izakayas, and enjoy authentic dishes with drinks. Tours in English. All food tastings are included in the price. Limited vegetarian & gluten-free options.

4.7 out of 5 average rating, 44 reviews

Vintage Coin Ring Making Workshop in Kyoto

Choose a coin, shape it to your size, and polish it into a smooth, wearable piece with guidance from a Japanese crafts specialist.

4.72 out of 5 average rating, 195 reviews

Kyoto: Traditional Kintsugi Gold Repair Experience

A calm, small-group kintsugi-inspired repair experience using safe materials, with a carefully selected ceramic piece completed and wrapped for take-home on the same day.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 45 reviews

Kyoto: Japanese Vintage Coin Ring Making Workshop

Make your own ring from a real Japanese vintage coin while experiencing traditional craftsmanship in Kyoto.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 96 reviews

Kyoto Arashiyama Chopstick Making Workshop

Create your own wooden chopsticks in a hands-on workshop in Kyoto’s Arashiyama district. Learn about the cultural significance of chopsticks in Japan and take home a unique souvenir.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 1258 reviews

Kyoto Masterclass: 10 Must-Sees & Hidden Gems

Join a local guide for a full-day visiting some of the city's most popular landmarks. Roam the Arashiyama bamboo forest, stop for sushi, and walk the thousand torii gates at Fushimi Inari shrine.

Latest activities

Explore new local experiences, activities for everyone.

New place to stay

Discover Gion Beyond Guidebooks with a Filmmaker

Explore Gion beyond guidebooks with a Cannes award-winning filmmaker. Discover Kyoto's art, history, Zen and geisha culture on a 90-minute walk. An intellectually stimulating experience for all ages.

New place to stay

Mindfulness Meditation in a Private Temple

Experience mindfulness meditation in a normally closed Japanese temple, surrounded by a beautiful traditional garden. Enjoy a peaceful escape from sightseeing in a small group.

New place to stay

Immerse yourself in Japanese traditional culture: Experience the three arts of Kodo (incense ceremony), Sado (tea ceremony) and Kado (flower arrangement) – Kodo Sanpin Daieda-ryu Monko, Matcha and Kado Nageire

Enjoy an authentic and fun experience of the essence of Japan's traditional cultures: the Way of Incense, the Way of Tea, and the Way of Flowers. The Way of Incense is an aristocratic cultural practice that began in the Muromachi period, involving identifying the scents of aromatic woods. In the Mishina Oeda school of Kodo, you will experience the essence of a Koseki (incense ceremony) where you arrange flowers according to the theme of the day's Kumiko (a game of identifying scents), smell the incense, identify the scents, and then enjoy tea. Enjoy a moment of Japanese culture as you arrange flowers, smell the fragrance of incense wood, and savour matcha tea.

New place to stay

Gion tour in French with a Kyoto artist

Join a Kyoto-based painter and haiku poet for a stroll through Gion and Higashiyama. Beyond the iconic sites, let's explore art, crafts, architecture, religion, folklore, history and aesthetics.

New place to stay

Shiga:Fujii Honke Sake Brewery Tour & Tasting

Explore Fujii Honke Brewery in Shiga with a guided brewery tour and sake tasting, discovering the craftsmanship and traditions behind Japanese sake.

New place to stay

Shiga: Kawashima Sake Brewery Tour and Tasting

Enjoy a casual small-group sake experience at Kawashima Sake Brewery. Taste special sake not normally available for tasting and learn about sake making in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

New place to stay

Walking Tour in Kiyomizu Temple & Gion

Discover the timeless beauty of Kyoto on a walking tour from Kiyomizu-dera to Gion. We’ll visit the iconic Kiyomizu Temple, walk through the historic Gion district.

New place to stay

Traditional Tea Ceremony in a Kimono in Kyoto

Dress in a traditional kimono, join a host trained in classic matcha ceremony for a detailed look at its manners and steps, then pause for composed photos.

New place to stay

Enjoy mitarashi dango and Japanese tea as a snack in Kyoto

After enjoying a seasonal welcome tea, you will roll and steam dango dumplings, then finish them by drizzling them with homemade mitarashi sauce made from brown sugar and soy sauce. This is an approximately 90-minute experience where you can enjoy freshly made dumplings with two types of Japanese tea and learn about Japanese snack culture. With a maximum of 4 participants, even first-timers can feel at ease.

New place to stay

Speak Japanese & Explore Arashiyama

Learn beginner Japanese at a café, then explore Arashiyama. Visit a shrine, walk through the bamboo grove, learn about culture, and practice ordering food in Japanese.Japanese Level: Absolute Beginner

More from Airbnb

Airbnb homes

Book a holiday stay

Airbnb services

Make your stay more special