Kyoto Gion Night Walk & Geisha District Guided Tour
Description
Explore the wonderfully atmospheric Gion district at night Gain a deeper understanding of Japan’s culture and traditions from a friendly and knowledgeable guide Wander around traditional backstreets, visit offbeat temples and shrines, and even get to catch a glimpse of a geiko or maiko (apprentice geiko) Book at any time – last-minute bookings are accepted! Enjoy the intimacy of a small group tour (no more than 9 people)
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Enjoy the enchanting nightlife of Gion, Kyoto's historic geisha district. As the sun sets, the streets come to life with beautifully illuminated lanterns, elegant restaurants, charming bars, and traditional teahouses. Wander around the traditional backstreets, visit offbeat temples and shrines, and may even get to catch a glimpse of a geiko or maiko (apprentice geiko) on their way to entertain guests (not guaranteed).
Go on this guided walking tour with a friendly and knowledgeable guide who will help you explore Hanamikoji Street (one of the best-preserved historic streets)
(also known as Gion Shrine), and more. Learn about the rich history, architecture, and customs of the area, and gain a deeper understanding of Japan's culture and traditions.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1,027)
It was our first time in Kyoto and our tour was amazing! Our guide Jasmine did an amazing job of explaining the history and areas we had walked through. We both had an amazing time thanks to our tour guide.
We appreciate your 5-star review and are thrilled to know that you had such a positive experience with us.
Even in the rain, this tour was so worth it. Taku was gracious, knowledgeable, and passionate about the history and culture of Gion district and Kyoto. He has great respect for traditions of Maiko and Geiko. We asked so many questions during the tour, and he patiently answered all of them. The sights were beautiful and we have so many great photos of all of us in Kyoto now. Highly recommend this tour and the personalized views of Gion, Kyoto.
Thank you for your kind words and 5-star rating. We're so happy to hear that you had a great experience with us.
Our guide Naoki was so knowledgeable and passionate. It was a pleasure to do this tour and we learned a lot. Highly recommend it
We're so glad you enjoyed your experience and gave us a 5-star review. Thank you for your support!
Alex was great! We learned a lot of interesting information and had a few laughs.
Your 5-star rating means the world to us! We're glad to know that you were completely satisfied with your experience.
Alex, my tour guide was amazing. He is a wealth of information very informative funny and loves jokes, which made our tour very comfortable and he was happy to explain everything and answer questions. Alex thank you very much and keep doing what you’re doing. You’re very good at it.
We appreciate your 5-star review and are thrilled to know that you had such a positive experience with us.
My wife & I from New Zealand totally enjoyed our 2.5 hour tour with Jasmine. We had a quite large group for her to keep tabs on , & she did an amazing job. Not only was she knowledgeable but also very clear on what she showed us . The tour itself took us to so many interesting spots of the Geisha area but also to some incredible Temples & Shrines . I can highly recommend doing this very affordable tour & maybe even asking for Jasmine to be your guide
Your 5-star rating means the world to us! We're glad to know that you were completely satisfied with your experience.
We had a blast with Alex (from Argentina) he was very knowledgeable, funny and made the tour interesting. Definitely a 5 star experience!!! Would highly recommend!!!
Your 5-star rating means the world to us! We're glad to know that you were completely satisfied with your experience.
Our guide was very knowledgeable on Japanese history. Was great to hear the stories of different rulers across thousands of years.
We're so glad you enjoyed your tour with us! We appreciate your positive feedback and hope you'll visit us again soon.
Alex was an amazing guide who taught us all about the Gion area, including streets that only people who have studied that area know. He also took several family photos for us, and you can really tell that he knows the neighborhood and its most picturesque places and corners. The place is truly spectacular, where one finds the traditional Japan that one imagines from movies and series. Thank you very much, Alex!
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with us.
Miyake was a fantastic tour guide, friendly, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable. We loved learning about the history of Tokyo while visiting so many beautiful and iconic sites. His passion and insights made the experience even more memorable. We highly recommend this tour. Thank you, Miyake!
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with us.
