[GuideMe Japan] Kyoto Kiyomizu-dera Temple Tour & Sushi/Mochi Making Experience

A day trip to Kyoto, perfect for your eyes, mouth, and hands.

This tour is an all-in-one package that begins with a morning meeting with a dedicated guide at Kyoto Station, followed by a visit to Kiyomizu-dera Temple, sushi making and lunch, and mochi and wagashi dessert making, lasting approximately six hours. This isn't just a tour of Kyoto, but a hands-on experience focused on making, touching, tasting, and smelling the ingredients yourself.

Meet your dedicated guide at Kyoto Station in the morning and take in the sights and sounds of Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Then, the real action begins. You'll prepare sushi rice, add toppings, and enjoy a lunch of your very own creations, down to the last piece. Then, you'll try your hand at making chewy mochi and delicate wagashi, savoring their textures and sweet aromas with your whole body. Because the entire itinerary is centered around the hands-on experience, you'll experience a more memorable and satisfying experience than a tour that simply offers sightseeing. This hands-on tour is perfect for travelers who want to experience Kyoto not through photos, but through their fingertips, mouth, smell, and touch.

Tour Attraction Points

✅ Enjoy Kyoto with your eyes, mouth, and hands
A one-day course that engages all five senses: Kiyomizu-dera sightseeing, sushi making, and mochi and wagashi experience.

✅ All-in-one package that can be completed in one day
All-in-one package that includes sightseeing, dining, dessert, and cultural experiences (minimizing the stress of separate reservations)

✅ Sushi & Desserts I Made
A highly satisfying experience where you can make sushi, mochi, dango, and wagashi with an expert and taste them on the spot.

✅ Small group of up to 8 people
The tour is run in small groups, allowing for close communication with the guide and chef, and ample time for photo shoots and Q&A sessions.

Schedule information

• Meet at Kyoto Station and meet with your local guide.
• Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple and stroll around the area
• Sushi Making Experience & Lunch (My Sushi Lunch)
• Experience making traditional Japanese desserts such as mochi, dango, and wagashi.
• Tour ends and local disbandment