Title: Things to Do in Shimamoto in 2026 | Expedia.com [Shimamoto Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Shimamoto.dx179157)[Hotels in Shimamoto](https://expedia.com/Shimamoto-Hotels.d179157.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Shimamoto](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Shimamoto.d179157.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Shimamoto](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Shimamoto.d179157.Car-Rental-Guide)[Shimamoto Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Shimamoto.d179157.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Shimamoto ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Shimamoto Types of activities [Shimamoto Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Shimamoto.dx179157) ![Look how fancy is their tasting room. I wouldn't mind spending all day drinking whisky. I couldn't agree more they're the best single malt of 2014. Cheers! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179157/98c6fb25-9f1a-4bc5-871a-7609b4a588da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Look how fancy is their tasting room. I wouldn't mind spending all day drinking whisky. I couldn't agree more they're the best single malt of 2014. Cheers! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179157/98c6fb25-9f1a-4bc5-871a-7609b4a588da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Definitely worth a visit located just near in Kyoto. It won't cost a thing to have this tour, in fact it's free! This is a guided tour and the finale was the most fun, right on their tasting room! After reading the news of their prestigious award, then the more reason to include this place on my itinerary. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179157/16a21e2b-c59c-4519-bb05-03e74eb5f111.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Their oldest vintage barrel. 1920's whisky. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179157/9f41c4de-f4f2-4c2f-ace1-1d6d5122cfd6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A very big tree with yellow autumn leaves in Nara Toudaiji Temple in Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179157/6ed06eac-51ad-458c-9e37-18d1d5f497bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- --- ### Most popular activities in Shimamoto ### Tours & day trips [See all 995 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Perfect Kyoto 1Day Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/490782/265d7b86-804f-4607-8641-6de4feb9c3b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Perfect Kyoto 1Day Bus Tour 8h 30m 9.6/10 157 verified reviews Free cancellation available $133 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/perfect-kyoto-1day-bus-tour.a490782.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![From Kyoto / Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park One Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49773415/eacb9cd3-7edd-4f0a-9f65-9d5bb0e7214c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Kyoto / Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park One Day Tour 9h 10/10 24 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $60 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-kyoto-osaka-kyoto-must-see-spots-nara-park-one-day-tour.a49773415.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46728540/426ac756-22ea-4952-9633-d7041b6d54ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha 2h 9.6/10 574 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-gion-geisha-district-walking-tour-the-stories-of-geisha.a46728540.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto and Nara 1-Day Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/545086/4a2b0d56-59d4-4fe3-8f17-de20de1e9792.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto and Nara 1-Day Bus Tour 9h+ 8.6/10 95 verified reviews Free cancellation available $75 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-osaka-kyoto-kyoto-and-nara-1-day-bus-tour.a545086.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Tokyo to Kyoto Bullet Train Trip with 1-Day Subway and Bus Pass](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51480471/eaa247d2-5bdb-4341-b4e6-a06473c097e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tokyo to Kyoto Bullet Train Trip with 1-Day Subway and Bus Pass 1d Free cancellation available $90 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/tokyo-to-kyoto-bullet-train-trip-with-1-day-subway-and-bus-pass.a51480471.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Sightseeing Full Day Trip from Kyoto](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50022866/228ec6eb-9996-4df3-90e7-33e7ff66c227.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Sightseeing Full Day Trip from Kyoto 9h 9.8/10 20 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/amanohashidate-ine-funaya-sightseeing-full-day-trip-from-kyoto.a50022866.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Osaka & Kyoto & Nara Top Hightlights English Speaking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50254108/7dda46db-bef2-4ba3-8af4-68c92dc68d58.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Osaka & Kyoto & Nara Top Hightlights English Speaking Tour 9h 20m 8.8/10 24 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $54 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/osaka-kyoto-nara-top-hightlights-english-speaking-tour.a50254108.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49277273/0277e643-76ce-4fc1-a9f8-b79ec3dcec1c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka 9h 20m 7.4/10 11 verified reviews Free cancellation available $72 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-and-nara-unesco-highlights-full-day-tour-from-osaka.a49277273.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49879697/36bdb579-88ff-46c5-8fc9-78766050c506.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto 9h 9.4/10 12 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $78 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-top-four-highlights-day-trip-from-osaka-or-kyoto.a49879697.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![From Osaka or Kyoto: Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kyoto](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49862845/d55795a9-2b9b-4013-8bda-1532a82ddfc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Osaka or Kyoto: Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kyoto 9h 9.8/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $66 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-osaka-or-kyoto-full-day-sightseeing-tour-of-kyoto.a49862845.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 409 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Tokyo to Kyoto Bullet Train Trip with 1-Day Subway and Bus Pass](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51480471/eaa247d2-5bdb-4341-b4e6-a06473c097e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tokyo to Kyoto Bullet Train Trip with 1-Day Subway and Bus Pass 1d Free cancellation available $90 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/tokyo-to-kyoto-bullet-train-trip-with-1-day-subway-and-bus-pass.a51480471.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto Rickshaw Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1330560/a4914f9c-a95d-4879-87c6-767d9f5e42b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto Rickshaw Tour 3h 10/10 89 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $70 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-rickshaw-tour.a1330560.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48905530/1400c5b0-3069-4695-a1af-8e7c968a1d63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience 3h 30m 10/10 133 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $98 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-5-star-geisha-night-walk-small-group-authentic-experience.a48905530.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Full Day Tour of Kyoto with Private Transportation](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49242170/6de18877-7c76-41a6-a8a6-fc61c6df2ddb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Tour of Kyoto with Private Transportation 10h 10/10 21 Viator reviews Free cancellation available ~~$251~~$238 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-tour-of-kyoto-with-private-transportation.a49242170.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Private car tour Let's uncover secrets of majestic Kyoto history](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46412474/152d390d-97ea-41f7-88f1-7cbd564c2870.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private car tour Let's uncover secrets of majestic Kyoto history 7h 10/10 22 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $193 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-car-tour-lets-uncover-secrets-of-majestic-kyoto-history.a46412474.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto Private Day Trip - Enjoy Your First-Time Visit to Kyoto!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45649668/c38db4e6-4e33-4775-a1e0-3718918de7af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto Private Day Trip - Enjoy Your First-Time Visit to Kyoto! 7h 10/10 12 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $224 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-private-day-trip-enjoy-your-first-time-visit-to-kyoto.a45649668.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1400492/1cb8168e-a864-4104-a09f-813e43eefae3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide 4h 9.6/10 182 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $209 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-4hr-private-tour-with-government-licensed-guide.a1400492.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![KIYOTO’s Kyoto Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49508435/cb36f3b8-dee6-409a-b77a-f85ca7381982.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### KIYOTO’s Kyoto Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems 8h 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $254 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kiyotos-kyoto-private-tour-highlights-hidden-gems.a49508435.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Hidden Temples in Kyoto a Self-Guided Zen Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49693285/dcc52260-7d07-4158-b136-9e98fa4922b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hidden Temples in Kyoto a Self-Guided Zen Tour 5h 10/10 1 verified review $3 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/hidden-temples-in-kyoto-a-self-guided-zen-tour.a49693285.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![3 Day Japan Highlights Tour: Tokyo, Mt.Fuji, Nara, Kyoto, Osaka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46727087/a390b636-b587-408c-9365-496e3554800b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 3 Day Japan Highlights Tour: Tokyo, Mt.Fuji, Nara, Kyoto, Osaka 3d 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $2,431 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/3-day-japan-highlights-tour-tokyo-mt-fuji-nara-kyoto-osaka.a46727087.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 216 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Meditation - Make Matcha with Tea Master](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47979951/f73ecc57-80f0-43f6-b569-a8df6f535fe3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Meditation - Make Matcha with Tea Master 45m 9.8/10 26 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $44 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-tea-ceremony-meditation-make-matcha-with-tea-master.a47979951.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Ju-An at Jotokuji Temple](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4517769/6ca84505-dbc0-4d12-9ca2-543f354a2d21.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Ju-An at Jotokuji Temple 1h 10m 9.8/10 643 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $29 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-tea-ceremony-ju-an-at-jotokuji-temple.a4517769.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto: Tea Ceremony and Kimono at a Lifestyle Museum](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48031069/0ebfb8ce-c06b-4464-ba06-2275ac58c982.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto: Tea Ceremony and Kimono at a Lifestyle Museum 1h 30m 8/10 39 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $219 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-140-year-old-townhouse-tour-kimono-and-tea-ceremony.a48031069.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto: Tea Ceremony with Kimono and Photoshoot](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49164614/5b9af444-ebe4-4bd6-b89c-b46aa6b1ffb0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto: Tea Ceremony with Kimono and Photoshoot 1h 30m 9.4/10 22 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $125 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-tea-ceremony-with-kimono-and-photoshoot.a49164614.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![KIYOTO’s Kyoto Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49508435/cb36f3b8-dee6-409a-b77a-f85ca7381982.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### KIYOTO’s Kyoto Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems 8h 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $254 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kiyotos-kyoto-private-tour-highlights-hidden-gems.a49508435.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto Full-Course Tour: Explore 10 Must-Sees & Hidden Gems](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49202693/664f0057-7771-4a04-832b-c4e0d6f37cbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto Full-Course Tour: Explore 10 Must-Sees & Hidden Gems 9h 30m 10/10 54 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $95 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-full-course-tour-explore-10-must-sees-hidden-gems.a49202693.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto Night All-Inclusive Eats and Streets, Gion and Beyond](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49101795/a49358fd-544a-4211-b38f-1233b8fb795e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto Night All-Inclusive Eats and Streets, Gion and Beyond 3h 9.6/10 45 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $213 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/intimate-kyoto-gion-authentic-drinks-eats-local-streets.a49101795.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto: Local Food Tasting Tour at the Nishiki Market](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49204225/35f87115-2d58-4e0f-bf6e-6c6689965836.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto: Local Food Tasting Tour at the Nishiki Market 3h+ 9.4/10 31 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $89 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-nishiki-market-food-and-culture-walking-tour.a49204225.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto: Table-Style Tea Ceremony at a Kyo-Machiya](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47764233/42e660b2-701d-4a47-97dd-8126381e353b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto: Table-Style Tea Ceremony at a Kyo-Machiya 1h 30m 10/10 171 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $44 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-table-style-tea-ceremony-at-a-kyo-machiya.a47764233.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Monkeys, or Secret Sake Brewery](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47985483/4f7a5fab-725f-4a5f-94d1-d9d0b97145c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Monkeys, or Secret Sake Brewery 5h+ 10/10 196 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $77 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-arashiyama-bamboo-temple-matcha-monkeys-secrets.a47985483.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 66 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![Katsuo-ji, Atago Nenbutsu-ji & Arashiyama Hiking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50487222/e2b2cf0f-d1c2-44b4-8bbe-c9edabb0c0e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Katsuo-ji, Atago Nenbutsu-ji & Arashiyama Hiking Tour 1d $58 includes taxes & fees per traveler [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/katsuo-ji-atago-nenbutsu-ji-arashiyama-hiking-tour.a50487222.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto: Arashiyama Tenryuji Temple, Bamboo Grove, and Monkeys Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50668079/760b0376-9e54-4b47-8965-ae745b2efdf6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto: Arashiyama Tenryuji Temple, Bamboo Grove, and Monkeys Tour 4h Free cancellation available $38 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-arashiyama-tenryuji-temple-bamboo-grove-and-monkeys-tour.a50668079.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto's Coast: Amanohashidate & Ine Boat Houses 1-Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51897140/6e0e3b1d-a72a-4b0e-a176-fa701da041ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto's Coast: Amanohashidate & Ine Boat Houses 1-Day Tour 10h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available $41 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kyotos-coast-amanohashidate-ine-boat-houses-1-day-tour.a51897140.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Historical Kyoto E-Bike Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46596607/c28425de-1c0b-41a8-b047-88b2c892e761.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Historical Kyoto E-Bike Tour 6h 10/10 47 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $95 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/historical-kyoto-e-bike-tour.a46596607.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Bike Tour Exploring North Kyoto plus Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1400162/3c6829e1-03d8-4174-a9b0-9dbeb1d458c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bike Tour Exploring North Kyoto plus Lunch 6h 10/10 89 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $101 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/bike-tour-exploring-north-kyoto-plus-lunch.a1400162.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Cycling in Kyoto](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49508437/43adc2ee-e93e-46af-b7fe-9eafd066fe7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cycling in Kyoto 4h $10 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cycling-in-kyoto.a49508437.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Osaka Early Bird Trail in Katsuo-ji and Minoh Falls](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51527597/d4614f0d-596f-4877-8125-39cc8af78b22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Osaka Early Bird Trail in Katsuo-ji and Minoh Falls 5h Free cancellation available $95 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/osaka-early-bird-trail-in-katsuo-ji-and-minoh-falls.a51527597.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![From Bamboo to Hidden Shrines: Kyoto’s Private Escape Tour by Car](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50951152/c155d8c1-24d7-48b3-b3b2-28bdab18a69b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Bamboo to Hidden Shrines: Kyoto’s Private Escape Tour by Car 4h Free cancellation available $102 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-bamboo-to-hidden-shrines-kyotos-private-escape-tour-by-car.a50951152.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Full Day Biking Tour Exploring the Best of Kyoto](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1400175/c48c7189-83c2-4fd1-966d-0a4be28d9cd2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Biking Tour Exploring the Best of Kyoto 8h 10/10 102 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $114 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-biking-tour-exploring-the-best-of-kyoto.a1400175.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto East Early Morning Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50754510/7b05d32b-7f9d-47e0-9b45-f72b21e970ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto East Early Morning Walking Tour 2h Free cancellation available $49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-east-early-morning-walking-tour.a50754510.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ### Shows & concerts [See all 32 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&filter.categories=ShowsConcerts) ![Kyoto Gion Cultural Walk & Geisha Show with Dining Options](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48099705/f751e203-6877-4e4b-8e64-435f4044ec32.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto Gion Cultural Walk & Geisha Show with Dining Options 3h 10/10 150 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $116 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-gion-cultural-walk-geisha-show-with-dining-options.a48099705.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Samurai Performance and Casual Experience: Kyoto Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/720093/f680656f-f3f3-4428-a2d5-e50c2ff2f720.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Samurai Performance and Casual Experience: Kyoto Ticket 1h 9.2/10 64 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $32 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/samurai-performance-and-casual-experience-kyoto-ticket.a720093.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto KITSUNE Nightclub Admission Ticket For Foreign](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50793947/f80e5eec-2ab4-4e1d-8889-d4210d51af09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto KITSUNE Nightclub Admission Ticket For Foreign 2h $3 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-kitsune-nightclub-admission-ticket-for-foreign.a50793947.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto: Tea Ceremony and Kimono at a Lifestyle Museum](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48031069/0ebfb8ce-c06b-4464-ba06-2275ac58c982.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto: Tea Ceremony and Kimono at a Lifestyle Museum 1h 30m 8/10 39 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $219 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-140-year-old-townhouse-tour-kimono-and-tea-ceremony.a48031069.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto: Meet-and-Greet, Maiko Show and Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48723160/870332fc-cfff-4e4e-a622-6b7fc12e8fc7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto: Meet-and-Greet, Maiko Show and Experience 45m 9.6/10 64 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-meet-and-greet-maiko-show-and-experience.a48723160.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto: Meet the Geisha Maiko with Gion Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46997879/fcf99d08-ddf3-4c03-a517-1fb9ef879cfc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto: Meet the Geisha Maiko with Gion Walking Tour 3h 9.6/10 79 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $105 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-meet-the-geisha-maiko-with-gion-walking-tour.a46997879.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto Night All-Inclusive Eats and Streets, Gion and Beyond](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49101795/a49358fd-544a-4211-b38f-1233b8fb795e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto Night All-Inclusive Eats and Streets, Gion and Beyond 3h 9.6/10 45 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $213 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/intimate-kyoto-gion-authentic-drinks-eats-local-streets.a49101795.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto Sumo Show Experience with Chicken Hot Pot & Souvenir](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51528929/cae63cdb-324a-4dd6-b3e5-c921a2ddae72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto Sumo Show Experience with Chicken Hot Pot & Souvenir 2h Free cancellation available $63 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-sumo-show-experience-with-chicken-hot-pot-souvenir.a51528929.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto: Non-Verbal Theatre Show Tickets at GEAR](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48105611/1a236bc0-3bac-40d9-8528-9ce94d75d177.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto: Non-Verbal Theatre Show Tickets at GEAR 1h 30m 10/10 21 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $46 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-non-verbal-theatre-show-tickets-at-gear.a48105611.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto: Geisha Dinner & Gion Cultural Walk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48935424/93d29f51-6998-4f9e-824d-606f7e032faf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto: Geisha Dinner & Gion Cultural Walk 3h 9.6/10 32 GetYourGuide reviews $253 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-geisha-dinner-gion-cultural-walk.a48935424.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_179157) ## Recommended things to do in Shimamoto | Number of things to do | 1227 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Kyoto KITSUNE Nightclub Admission Ticket For Foreign](/things-to-do/kyoto-kitsune-nightclub-admission-ticket-for-foreign.a50793947.activity-details): $4 | | Top 5 things to do | [eSIM: Airalo Japan Package](/things-to-do/esim-airalo-japan-package.a46752183.activity-details)[Hirakata Park Admission Ticket](/things-to-do/hirakata-park-admission-ticket.a50184804.activity-details)[Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience](/things-to-do/kyoto-5-star-geisha-night-walk-small-group-authentic-experience.a48905530.activity-details)[Perfect Kyoto 1Day Bus Tour](/things-to-do/perfect-kyoto-1day-bus-tour.a490782.activity-details)[Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha](/things-to-do/kyoto-gion-geisha-district-walking-tour-the-stories-of-geisha.a46728540.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [eSIM: Airalo Japan Package](/things-to-do/esim-airalo-japan-package.a46752183.activity-details)[Kyoto Sightseeing Pass E ticket](/things-to-do/kyoto-sightseeing-pass-e-ticket.a50699945.activity-details)[Kyoto Kintsugi Making Traditional Workshop](/things-to-do/kyoto-kintsugi-making-traditional-workshop.a51264978.activity-details)[Pickleball in Osaka, Kobe & Kyoto with Locals!](/things-to-do/pickleball-in-osaka-kobe-kyoto-with-locals.a48099924.activity-details)[Nidec Kyoto Tower Observation Deck Admission Ticket](/things-to-do/kyoto-tower-observation-deck-entry-tickets-of-japan.a48410325.activity-details) | | With kids | [Hirakata Park Admission Ticket](/things-to-do/hirakata-park-admission-ticket.a50184804.activity-details)[Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience](/things-to-do/kyoto-5-star-geisha-night-walk-small-group-authentic-experience.a48905530.activity-details)[Perfect Kyoto 1Day Bus Tour](/things-to-do/perfect-kyoto-1day-bus-tour.a490782.activity-details)[Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha](/things-to-do/kyoto-gion-geisha-district-walking-tour-the-stories-of-geisha.a46728540.activity-details)[From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto and Nara 1-Day Bus Tour](/things-to-do/from-osaka-kyoto-kyoto-and-nara-1-day-bus-tour.a545086.activity-details) | ## What to do in Shimamoto --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Shimamoto? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Shimamoto ![Universal Studios Japan® showing a fountain and a statue or sculpture as well as children](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054124/628ad899-0a9c-4f1f-90a1-e7475b5cef0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Universal Studios Japan Watch theatrical shows, meet lovable mascots and go on exhilarating rides at this extensive movie-focused theme park. [](https://expedia.com/Universal-Studios-Japan-Konohana.d6054124.Vacation-Attraction) ![Dotonbori featuring city views and outdoor art as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6150665/e2607fc5-b437-44d6-8aea-388e06f4b1df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dotonbori Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets. [](https://expedia.com/Dotonbori-Minami.d6150665.Vacation-Attraction) ![大阪ドーム](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6076330/c724f558-47dd-4dc6-a039-00fec3bbd7d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kyocera Dome Osaka Watch an exciting baseball game or big-name star in concert at this versatile postmodern arena south of the city center of Osaka. [](https://expedia.com/Kyocera-Dome-Osaka-Nishi.d6076330.Vacation-Attraction) ![Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan which includes marine life](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502161/21fb291c-f481-479d-b19b-f726df0ac3cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks. [](https://expedia.com/Osaka-Aquarium-Kaiyukan-Minato.d502161.Vacation-Attraction) ![Osaka Castle featuring chateau or palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502143/ce2c4091-937f-410f-8c1d-a3a339589b14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Osaka Castle Engage with Japan's rich history at this 16th-century site, where dramatic battlegrounds have made way for a peaceful park with cherry trees. [](https://expedia.com/Osaka-Castle-Chuo.d502143.Vacation-Attraction) ![AKR6HK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6150810/7366b98c-923f-4d09-a7bb-c302f20057aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nipponbashi During your trip to Osaka, you can do some window-shopping at Nipponbashi. While in this walkable area, you can savor the restaurants and coffeehouses. [](https://expedia.com/Nipponbashi-Naniwa.d6150810.Vacation-Attraction) ![Tsutenkaku Tower which includes street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6076366/3ac71a9c-cb7e-45d6-8b6e-3d8dd95e4a8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tsutenkaku Tower Come to marvel at the tower that reaches to heaven and meet Billiken, the god of happiness and good luck. [](https://expedia.com/Tsutenkaku-Tower-Naniwa.d6076366.Vacation-Attraction) ![Spa World showing a pool, interior views and rides](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204405/85c0cc26-c459-46a2-9ba5-a71118bb2e61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Spa World Relax in world culture-themed spas, recharge with medicinal saunas and play around in a water park at this comprehensive health retreat. [](https://expedia.com/Spa-World-Naniwa.d6204405.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kuromon Ichiba Market which includes a city and interior views as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204391/3f7e52d0-fb93-477d-a849-2b8164d4b99a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kuromon Market Follow scents of spices and smoked goods into the covered alleyway of this bustling food market. Its popularity with chefs has earned it the nickname Osaka’s Kitchen. [](https://expedia.com/Kuromon-Market-Minami.d6204391.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Shimamoto ![Heian Shrine showing a temple or place of worship, religious aspects and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501447/a9555915-96a3-4028-acad-596cb324e288.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kyoto ![Architectural details and buildings of Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine surrounded by beautiful autumn foliage.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179225/90f0c4a5-651f-4f9c-9809-3581a9b75a94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Yawata ![Tsutenkaku Tower which includes markets, a city and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6076366/89445512-2595-4b5f-86c8-043577484734.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Osaka ![A city view from Takatsuki City Hall in Takatsuki, Osaka prefecture, Japan.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6167178/9aedfc92-30dc-4517-bbd1-0a595aef0906.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5) by [663highland](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/user:663highland) ([Creative Commons Attribution 2.5](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5)) ### Takatsuki ![Shoryuji Castle Park, Kyoto, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6182201/a2ea4f62-791b-4b21-ab01-c2c891549d69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nagaokakyo ![cherry blossom and a white eye.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204318/f6f1eee6-93f4-4a3a-8360-798c51e0bf33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hirakata ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Shimamoto worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Shimamoto? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Shimamoto? ### Is three days enough to stay in Shimamoto? ### What are some activities to do in Shimamoto with kids? > - [Hirakata Park Admission Ticket](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/hirakata-park-admission-ticket.a50184804.activity-details) > - [Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-5-star-geisha-night-walk-small-group-authentic-experience.a48905530.activity-details) > - [Perfect Kyoto 1Day Bus Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/perfect-kyoto-1day-bus-tour.a490782.activity-details) > - [Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-gion-geisha-district-walking-tour-the-stories-of-geisha.a46728540.activity-details) > - [From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto and Nara 1-Day Bus Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/from-osaka-kyoto-kyoto-and-nara-1-day-bus-tour.a545086.activity-details) ### What to do in Shimamoto for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Shimamoto?