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KYOTO SHINKYOGOKU: Custom Fragrance Workshop by Local Operator

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Activity provider: Fragrance Project Co., Ltd.
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0.5-hour tour in Kyoto, including Custom fragrance creation and Consultation with fragrance advisor. Run by Fragrance Project Co., Ltd., booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Runs 30 minutes
  • Custom fragrance creation
  • Consultation with fragrance advisor

KYOTO SHINKYOGOKU: Custom Fragrance Workshop by Local Operator: Key Facts

PriceFrom $67 per person
Duration30 minutes
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 30-minute experience in Kyoto. It is run by Fragrance Project Co., Ltd., an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Kyoto was Japan's capital for over a thousand years until 1868 and has 17 UNESCO-listed sites among some 2,000 temples and shrines. The big three are Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion, covered in gold leaf and best in morning light; Kiyomizu-dera, the wooden stage on the eastern hills with the Higashiyama lanes of Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka below it; and Fushimi Inari's gates. Nijo Castle has the nightingale floors that squeak against intruders, and Ryoan-ji the rock garden. Temples open around 8:00 or 9:00 and close at 17:00, and the city bus is slow; a day with a driver or a guide who orders the stops against the crowds is the difference between four sights and seven.

The price covers Custom fragrance creation and Consultation with fragrance advisor. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Fragrance Project Co., Ltd. sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Fragrance Project Co., Ltd. before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Includes

  • Custom fragrance creation
  • Consultation with fragrance advisor

Important information

Meeting point

Fragrance Project Co., Ltd. sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 30 minutes
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Starting from $67
$67
Need a custom booking or have a larger group?Contact Support via WhatsApp
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

4.7/5
based on 50 reviews
Guide
4.5/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Andy
July 31, 2026

the activity was very thorough and detailed and the guides helped at every step. the staff are all lovely, i'm very glad we did the workshop :)

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Anne
May 12, 2026

Forget kintsugi or chopsticks, this was by far my favorite activity and souvenir of our three week Japan trip. Kantomo helped us and she was AMAZING. My sister and I did this together but our scents turned out so different from each other and so unique to us! They were perfect! I literally can’t imagine using a different scent from now on. Actually amazing experience, highly recommend to anyone

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Nick
May 10, 2026

Muira was very helpful in assisting me to craft the scent I wanted. In and out in under 30 minutes and I was able to pay extra for a second bottle!

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Yael
August 21, 2026

Nakagawa was so professional and so nice. It was very special experience. We had the best time and got the best perfumes!!!

5
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David
May 23, 2026

The experience was great - and the kids really enjoyed making their own fragrances. The guide was very helpful in what the process was to make the perfumes. All up, it took about 30min for four of us… but we appreciate most of the cost is in the materials for the fragrance. Good as a side activity.

5
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Dona
March 30, 2026

I enjoyed the experience creating my own fragrance. Ueda was a great guide. I love the fragrance I made. Can’t wait to use it!

5
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Henrieta
October 11, 2025

Yoshigura was lovely, guiding through the fragrances. Affordable “luxury” experience.

4
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Belinda
January 28, 2026

We all enjoyed making our own perfumes, trying the different scents and having a few laughs along the way. Our guide was very friendly and provider her guidance and insights to ensure we were happy with the finished product. Would have liked a little more time to come up with a name for my fragrance!

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Traveller
September 13, 2026

It was so lovely seeing my perfume made up.I really enjoyed picking out my scents.

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Traveller
July 8, 2026

This activity is *NOT* a workshop. My daughters and I arrived with an appointment-and another couple walked in at the same time as us, with no reservation- and were still permitted to make perfume. The guide spent 30 seconds to 1 minute explaining which fragrances to choose from and then returned to assist customers she was already working with. We felt we had no guidance and didn’t fully understand the process. Despite having a reservation for a “private group” as advertised in the description-we were in the middle of a small, busy store. We expected to be in a private room learning about fra

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Traveller
May 17, 2026

Was a little confusing as it seemed like you didn’t need a reservation to participate in this activity as it’s an actual shop. But fun nonetheless.

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Fabrice
June 28, 2026

Es war okay und der guide hat auch ein bisschen geholfen, konnte aber kein Englisch. Das grösste Problem war, dass wir lange hatten die Duftnoten zu entscheiden, weil es extrem anspruchsvoll ist einfach so ein Parfum zusammenzustellen. Das hat aber dazu geführt, dass uns schwindelig und etwas übel wurde.

Frequently Asked Questions

Fragrance Project Co., Ltd. sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.
Private days are usually priced per vehicle for up to the stated number of guests, and the price on this page follows the operator's own pricing for each group size. Entrance fees and meals are paid as you go unless the option says all-inclusive; tolls and parking are normally included.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Custom fragrance creation, Consultation with fragrance advisor
The duration of the KYOTO SHINKYOGOKU: Custom Fragrance Workshop by Local Operator is typically 30 minutes. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Late March to early April for cherry blossom, or mid-to-late November for peak autumn foliage. Kyoto sits in a basin and runs hotter in summer and colder in winter than Tokyo, even at a similar latitude. Full month-by-month figures are in our best time to visit Kyoto guide.
Kyoto never built an extensive subway — just two lines (Karasuma and Tozai) — so the city bus network does most of the work, especially for Higashiyama, Kinkaku-ji and Ginkakuji. Fushimi Inari and Arashiyama are best reached by JR rail instead. See getting around Kyoto.
Three days covers the essentials well: a day for Higashiyama and Gion, a day for Arashiyama and Kinkaku-ji, and a day for Fushimi Inari plus a Nara or Uji day trip. Our 3-day Kyoto itinerary has the full route with timing.
Arrive by 6:30-7am — the shrine is open 24/7 and free, and most visitors only walk the first 20-30 minutes anyway. Past that point the crowds thin out fast. Full hike details in our Fushimi Inari guide.
Yes — it's a public path with no entrance fee and no set hours. The trade-off is that it gets shoulder-to-shoulder by mid-morning; arrive before 8am for a nearly empty walk. See the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest guide.
Kyoto restricts photography on certain private alleys in Gion after complaints about tourists chasing and blocking geiko and maiko, with fines for violators. Public streets like Hanamikoji-dori remain open, but never chase, touch or block a real geiko/maiko anywhere. Full etiquette in our Gion geisha district guide.
Yudofu (simmered tofu, best near Nanzen-ji or Arashiyama), kaiseki and shojin ryori temple cuisine, and Nishiki Market's stalls of tako tamago and fresh yuba. Uji, just south of the city, is one of Japan's top matcha-growing regions. See the Kyoto food guide.
Starting from$67