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. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most popular activities in Shimamoto ### Tours & day trips [See all 975 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 9.6/10 158 verified reviews Free cancellation available $132 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 96 verified reviews Free cancellation available $74 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 $89 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/50022866/776d873c-abd1-42af-95d8-4b6833068e55.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) ![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) ![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) ![Kyoto/Osaka: Nara, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51759340/dc0c344e-665b-4a6e-8cef-90dd5d360b71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto/Osaka: Nara, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bus Tour 9h+ 9.6/10 84 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $51 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-osaka-nara-fushimi-inari-taisha-arashiyama-bus-tour.a51759340.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) ### Private & custom tours [See all 376 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 $89 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 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 $249 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) ![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 $69 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 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 $208 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) ![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 $223 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) ![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 $183 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) ![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 $2,418 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) ![Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2256412/4ba46f26-ba93-45ee-bee1-b8c3b16fdb73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour 9h 9.6/10 22 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $490 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/tokyo-to-kyoto-1-full-day-private-guided-tour.a2256412.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 215 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[](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 Full-Course Tour: Explore 10 Must-Sees & Hidden Gems](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49202693/0507a163-fe1a-433c-a888-1ba35478529d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto Full-Course Tour: Explore 10 Must-Sees & Hidden Gems 9h 30m 10/10 55 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: 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 $170 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 23 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) ![2026 Kyoto Spring Evening (Cherry Blossom) Food Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/542553/6d461c6b-d8ff-4ec4-bd7a-0a01884fc575.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2026 Kyoto Spring Evening (Cherry Blossom) Food Tour 3h Free cancellation available $166 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/2026-kyoto-spring-evening-cherry-blossom-food-tour.a542553.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto Geisha Walking Tour: Gion District & Hidden Gems](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51761469/4f781b5e-3e5a-4e8f-80d3-0b7039ee1442.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto Geisha Walking Tour: Gion District & Hidden Gems 2h 10/10 99 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $25 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-geisha-walking-tour-gion-district-hidden-gems.a51761469.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 46 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $212 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: Nishiki Market Food Tour - 7 Tastings](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51908194/07c01eb0-80f2-41a7-8053-d8707b7fb06f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto: Nishiki Market Food Tour - 7 Tastings 6d 10/10 7 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $41 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-nishiki-market-food-tour-7-tastings.a51908194.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto Sumo Show Experience with Chicken Hot Pot & Souvenir](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51528929/9b52c563-a3fe-463d-90c2-a008ef21cc7b.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) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 72 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![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 $51 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) ![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: Hidden Gems E-Bike Tour with Local Japanese Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51812095/06870f89-12bd-488e-900c-447e915e5aa3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto: Hidden Gems E-Bike Tour with Local Japanese Guide 3h 30m 9.8/10 10 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $75 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-hidden-gems-e-bike-tour-with-local-japanese-guide.a51812095.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto: E-Bike Tour of Hidden Gems and Temples South Route](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51752931/0434b790-e9b8-4cbe-b226-a66ec9d0aa08.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto: E-Bike Tour of Hidden Gems and Temples South Route 3h 30m 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available $57 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-afternoon-e-bike-tour-of-hidden-gems-and-temples.a51752931.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) ![Kyoto: Hidden Gems E-Bike Tour Through Backstreets & Temples](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51900865/ae10634f-295f-420e-bc57-f65fc9db100e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto: Hidden Gems E-Bike Tour Through Backstreets & Temples 4h 10/10 10 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $85 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-hidden-gems-e-bike-tour-through-backstreets-temples.a51900865.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) ![Best of Kyoto: Ginkakuji & Path of Philosophy E-Bike Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47991491/73bb94fa-88a3-4914-b7b5-40f3f8877e71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Best of Kyoto: Ginkakuji & Path of Philosophy E-Bike Tour 3h 30m 10/10 10 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $85 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-ginkakuji-and-the-philosophers-path-guided-bike-tour.a47991491.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto & Nara: Private Day Tour by luxury Vehicle & English Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50806660/8b8f4a4c-c058-4839-b058-57a89c33a4a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto & Nara: Private Day Tour by luxury Vehicle & English Guide 10h Free cancellation available $422 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-nara-private-day-tour-by-luxury-vehicle-english-guide.a50806660.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 $9 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cycling-in-kyoto.a49508437.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ### Wildlife & nature [See all 14 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&filter.categories=WildlifeNature) ![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 $51 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) ![Katsuo-ji, Minoh Falls, Arashiyama Forest Todai-ji Day Tour Osaka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49694960/f7e4d463-fa93-4799-a704-ce41398a6236.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Katsuo-ji, Minoh Falls, Arashiyama Forest Todai-ji Day Tour Osaka 10h $100 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/katsuo-ji-minoh-falls-arashiyama-forest-todai-ji-day-tour-osaka.a49694960.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto Aquarium Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50402993/e577d8f5-3e3a-4002-bcb7-a79965b5ae45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto Aquarium Admission Ticket 10/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews $16 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-aquarium-admission-ticket.a50402993.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto Arashiyama Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine and Nara Park Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49708475/08b0b81f-f142-489e-958a-9263fb14337e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto Arashiyama Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine and Nara Park Tour 10h Free cancellation available $130 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-arashiyama-fushimi-inari-taisha-shrine-and-nara-park-tour.a49708475.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Kiyomizu Temple, Fushimi Inari Taisha: Kyoto & Nara Park Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50333124/4a43c8b7-365b-4eb9-b22f-8c83e9b5e37c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kiyomizu Temple, Fushimi Inari Taisha: Kyoto & Nara Park Day Tour 10h Free cancellation available $80 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kiyomizu-temple-fushimi-inari-taisha-nara-park-day-tour.a50333124.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto Day Tour Kifune Shrine, Sanzen-in, Arashiyama & Yuzen Korin](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50282550/63d7268f-87a9-433a-bd44-d756d5a4894e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto Day Tour Kifune Shrine, Sanzen-in, Arashiyama & Yuzen Korin 10h Free cancellation available $92 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-day-tour-kifune-shrine-sanzen-in-arashiyama-yuzen-korin.a50282550.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto and Nara Private Customizable Day Trip by Luxury Car](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50709152/fa5cffd7-d16c-47ed-94ad-ca85bbc03ea3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto and Nara Private Customizable Day Trip by Luxury Car 9h Free cancellation available $529 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-and-nara-private-customizable-day-trip-by-luxury-car.a50709152.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto Day Tour to Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari and Nara Deer Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49810669/4b673e39-f640-4e76-b23e-02eeeacc0a7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto Day Tour to Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari and Nara Deer Park 10h Free cancellation available $150 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-day-tour-to-arashiyama-fushimi-inari-and-nara-deer-park.a49810669.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Full-Day Kyoto Walking Tour: Most Iconic Landmarks & Monkeys](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51811278/f1d8ea6b-17c1-468c-8a5a-88adec662557.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-Day Kyoto Walking Tour: Most Iconic Landmarks & Monkeys 8h Free cancellation available $85 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-kyoto-walking-tour-most-iconic-landmarks-monkeys.a51811278.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto:Kyoto & Nara Small Group Tour with Temples & Deer Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51902124/91310a8b-cd24-4c54-b941-c33348ef2412.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto:Kyoto & Nara Small Group Tour with Temples & Deer Park 10h Free cancellation available $149 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-kyoto-nara-small-group-tour-with-temples-deer-park.a51902124.activity-details?&rid=179157&location=Shimamoto&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Shimamoto | Number of things to do | 1215 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 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)[Osaka, Kyoto or Nara one day Private Charter car service](/things-to-do/osaka-kyoto-or-nara-one-day-private-charter-car-service.a51270164.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) | | 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)[2026 Kyoto Spring Evening (Cherry Blossom) Food Tour](/things-to-do/2026-kyoto-spring-evening-cherry-blossom-food-tour.a542553.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 4.5/5(309 reviews) 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) ![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 4.5/5(283 reviews) 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) ![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 4.5/5(35 reviews) 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 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 4.5/5(993 reviews) 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) ![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 4/5(264 reviews) 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) ![AKR6HK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6150810/7366b98c-923f-4d09-a7bb-c302f20057aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nipponbashi 4.5/5(154 reviews) 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) ![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 4.5/5(30 reviews) 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) ![大阪咲洲・咲洲コスモスクエア地区](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103942/02ed1723-a1b6-4faa-8ccd-3aa5c749ee69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Intex Osaka 4.5/5(25 reviews) Learn about the events happening at Intex Osaka during your trip to Osaka. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Intex-Osaka-Suminoe.d6103942.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) > - [2026 Kyoto Spring Evening (Cherry Blossom) Food Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/2026-kyoto-spring-evening-cherry-blossom-food-tour.a542553.activity-details) ### What to do in Shimamoto for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Shimamoto? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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