Title: Kyoto Imperial Palace in Central Kyoto - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca

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# Kyoto Imperial Palace Tours and Activities

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### MONday Apart Premium Kyoto Sta. Kamogawa

Shimogyo Ward

CA $2,207

per person

May 23 - May 29

found 17 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Vancouver (YVR) to Osaka (KIX)

9.8/10 Exceptional! (168 reviews)

Our room is as spectacular. More than enough room for 2 people. Staff were great. Location was great! Would recommmend 10/10!

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

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### MONday Apart Premium Osaka Namba WEST

Naniwa

CA $2,443

per person

May 23 - May 29

found 17 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Vancouver (YVR) to Osaka (KIX)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (204 reviews)

Staff very helpful and accommodating, central area close to restaurants and shops, free amenities at front desk

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

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### THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

Downtown Kyoto

CA $2,303

per person

May 23 - May 29

found 17 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Vancouver (YVR) to Osaka (KIX)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (688 reviews)

Great location, very comfortable, staff was excellent!

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

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### Perfect Kyoto 1Day Bus Tour

8h 30m

9.6/10

157 verified reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $181

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### From Kyoto / Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park One Day Tour

9h

10/10

24 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $81

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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2h

9.6/10

574 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $41

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto and Nara 1-Day Bus Tour

9h+

8.6/10

96 verified reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $101

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Tokyo to Kyoto Bullet Train Trip with 1-Day Subway and Bus Pass

1d

Free cancellation available

CA $122

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Sightseeing Full Day Trip from Kyoto

9h

9.8/10

20 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $88

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Osaka & Kyoto & Nara Top Hightlights English Speaking Tour

9h 20m

8.8/10

24 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $73

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

9h 20m

7.4/10

11 verified reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $98

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto

9h

9.4/10

12 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $106

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### From Osaka or Kyoto: Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kyoto

9h

9.8/10

6 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $89

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Tokyo to Kyoto Bullet Train Trip with 1-Day Subway and Bus Pass

1d

Free cancellation available

CA $122

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Kyoto Rickshaw Tour

3h

10/10

89 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $95

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

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### Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

3h 30m

10/10

133 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $133

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Full Day Tour of Kyoto with Private Transport

10h

10/10

21 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

~~CA $340~~CA $323

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

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### Private car tour Let's uncover secrets of majestic Kyoto history

7h

10/10

22 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $261

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

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7h

10/10

12 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $304

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

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### Kyoto 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

4h

9.6/10

182 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $284

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

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### KIYOTO’s Kyoto Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems

8h

10/10

3 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $344

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Hidden Temples in Kyoto a Self-Guided Zen Tour

5h

10/10

1 verified review

CA $5

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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3d

10/10

3 Viator reviews

CA $3,299

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

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1h 30m

10/10

201 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $129

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Meditation - Make Matcha with Tea Master

45m

9.8/10

26 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $60

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Kyoto Kiyomizu Tea Ceremony with Scenic Garden Views

45m

10/10

33 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $66

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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1h 10m

9.8/10

643 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $39

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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1h 30m

8/10

39 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $297

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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1h 30m

9.4/10

22 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $170

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per adult

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1h 45m

10/10

205 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $155

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1h

Free cancellation available

CA $13

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### Kyoto : Chopsticks Making Workshop in Gion with Engraving Option

1h

8/10

1 verified review

Free cancellation available

CA $20

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Tea Ceremony Experience (includes Matcha grinding demonstration)

30m

10/10

1 verified review

Free cancellation available

CA $10

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Katsuo-ji, Atago Nenbutsu-ji & Arashiyama Hiking Tour

1d

CA $79

includes taxes & fees

per traveller

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### Kyoto: Arashiyama Tenryuji Temple, Bamboo Grove, and Monkeys Tour

4h

Free cancellation available

CA $52

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### Kyoto's Coast: Amanohashidate & Ine Boat Houses 1-Day Tour

10h

10/10

1 GetYourGuide review

Free cancellation available

CA $55

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6h

10/10

47 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $129

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6h

10/10

89 Viator reviews

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4h

CA $13

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4h

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8h

10/10

102 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $155

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2h

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3h 30m

10/10

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3h

10/10

150 GetYourGuide reviews

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CA $158

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1h

9.2/10

64 Viator reviews

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8/10

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45m

9.6/10

65 GetYourGuide reviews

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3h

9.6/10

79 GetYourGuide reviews

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3h

9.6/10

45 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

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2h

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1h 30m

10/10

21 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $62

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per adult

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3h

9.6/10

32 GetYourGuide reviews

CA $343

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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