Only the Real.
Only The True Works.
We offer nothing but the genuine—crafted by masters, guided with care.
Pick Up Experience
What makes us different
Today, many cultural tours are created to sell, not to share—often by companies with no real connection to the people or traditions behind them.
At The True Works, our tours are not built by marketers. They’re co-created with Kyoto’s master artisans and long-standing family-run shops.
Each experience opens the door to living tradition—shaped and shared by those who carry it every day.
Histry
1,200 Years of Kyoto’s Living Heritage
Culture
A Deeper Connection to True Japanese Culture
Crafts
The World of Japanese Craftsmanship
Story of our member
All of tour location
Bukyu
Forge the Spirit of the Samurai in the Palm of Your Hand
Experience the living spirit of the samurai through a hands-on workshop in Kyoto’s historic artisan district—a beginner-friendly journey into the meaning and craft of traditional Japanese armor.
120min | Private | Up to 2 people: ¥40,000. Each additional person: ¥15,000 per person
Kyo-Ryori Sakurai
Taste the Essence of Japan in Every Drop of Dashi
Experience the soul of Japanese cuisine through a guided dashi tasting in Kyoto’s culinary heart—a beginner-friendly journey into the depth, balance, and tradition of umami-rich broths.
Kamigamo | 210min | Private | Up to 2 people: ¥80,000. Each additional person: ¥35,000 per person
Saemon Farm
Reconnect with Nature Through Kyoto’s Farming Wisdom
Experience the spirit of rural Japan through a hands-on farm tour in Kyoto’s verdant north—an accessible and heartwarming journey into seasonal living, local flavors, and the human connections that sustain them.
Kamigamo | 300min | private | ¥100,000~ per group.