With kids · Kyoto itinerary
Kyoto with Kids: The Best Family Itinerary
Kyoto is full of wonder for children, from monkeys and deer to samurai. Here is how to spend a family trip in Kyoto — with the best-rated kid-friendly tours and a Nara day trip to book.
At a glance
- 1Arashiyama monkey park
- 2Bamboo grove
- 3Nara deer feeding
- 4Samurai & ninja experience
Monkeys and bamboo
Start in Arashiyama with the Iwatayama monkey park and the magical bamboo grove, both a hit with kids.
Feeding the deer in Nara
Take an easy day trip to Nara, where children can feed the friendly bowing deer and see the Great Buddha.
Samurai and ninja fun
Try a samurai or ninja experience, or dress up in a kimono for photos in the old streets.
