Things to do in Ginkakuji

We had such a wonderful time at the ramen-making class in Kyoto with Miki and Momo! The experience felt so authentic from start to finish. Miki and Momo were absolutely fantastic hosts, super friendly, kind, and full of great conversation. They made ua feel welcome and made the class so much fun. We laughed, cooked, and enjoyed one of the best bowls of ramen we’ve ever had. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Kyoto who wants to do something hands-on, tasty, and truly memorable! Many thanks Momo and Miki!!

This will go down as one of my favorite things we did in Japan. The host are amazing and helpful. Should highly encourage anyone to go if even slightly interested.

We had an amazing time feeding the friendly deer at Nara Park, followed by a serene visit to the temple (separate ticket required). The walk through the Bamboo Forest in Arashiyama was especially relaxing thanks to the cool weather. Our tour guide, Joanna, was exceptional—she shared detailed historical insights and made the experience truly enriching. After the Bamboo Forest tour, we were given free time to explore on our own. Unfortunately, I misread our Sagano train return ticket and missed the scheduled bus back. Despite the strict timing, Joanna kindly stayed behind, watched over our luggage, and even helped us get tickets to Kyoto Station. Her support meant the world to us. Thank you, Joanna—we deeply appreciate your help!

The itinerary was great, and the playtime was just right. John was also very enthusiastic and courteous. Thank you for your hard work.

Shin our guide was really great, had a great amount of information on the area and local shrines and temples. it was a good pace, plenty of time to ask questions and the crowds weren’t too bad. Shin contacted me the day before, and on the day to set up our meeting, everything was just easy.

An amazing experience! 💕 Thank you to the ladies in the shop for carefully recommending kimono outfits for us, and for styling a very cute hairstyle. My boyfriend's look was super imposing 😂. Luckily, we booked an external photographer in advance 📷. The photos are really beautiful! Before returning the kimono, the staff even lent us a prop sword for photos, a very fun experience!

A fun experience with the nicest instructors. The location is stunning too. I would highly recommend this.

It’s the best experience wearing kimono for me. the staffs are so nice and helpful. you can try colors and matching until you are sure. they don’t rush and suggest the style if we have no idea. The price might more than other places but the quality is very good and suitable for the price.