Kyoto is a city that sits on the fence between maintaining a sense of history while being a modern hip city.
Allow us to show you an area of great interest in a fun and competitive format as your participants compete in teams in The Great Kyoto Scavenger Hunt.
The streets near Kiyomizu-dera are pedestrian-only and although they can be busy, at least there is no vehicle traffic. Discover this super-nice combination of beautiful architecture, interesting stores and restaurants and religious buildings.

Testimonial for our Kyoto Scavenger Hunt
Wanted to reach out to extend my sincere appreciation for a well-organized event yesterday. The team enjoyed the activity and had lots of fun!!
Joseph Sabitii
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Map of Kyoto Scavenger Hunt in Kiyomizu-Dera Area
Kyoto Scavenger Hunt Sample Tasks
- According to a signboard at the top of the stairs near the small ’10 level’ tower at Kiyomizudera, in your opinion, which activity has recently been banned?
- Take a photo of your team hiding your faces behind an ornate fan.
- What does the “black and white” shop to the right (going up the stairs at the end of Ninenzaka) actually sell?
- Take a photo of your team members with a kimono clad group of women. Be sure to get permission first!
- On the way to Kiyomizudera, find a shop with a small yellow ‘noren’. The name has 5 kanji, and is written in black letters on a big piece of wood. What colors are the lantern to the left and right?
- Take a photo of a team member looking through a large stone ‘lantern’.