Our guide Ikki led us wonderfully through Gion and told us many interesting details. He was born and raised in Kyoto and had an answer ready immediately for all our questions.
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring Gion with Ikki and appreciated his local knowledge. Being born and raised in Kyoto, he loves sharing the city’s history, culture, and hidden stories with our guests.
We’re especially happy to hear that he was able to answer all your questions and make your experience even more enjoyable. Thank you again for joining our tour, and we hope to welcome you back to Kyoto someday!
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Kate_Z
July 20, 2026
Great tour and intro to Gion!!!
A lovely evening and introduction to Gion and Geisha culture! My kids were totally engaged (ages 14 and 16) and we saw so much in 1.5 hours! Highly recommend!
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We are delighted to hear that you and your family enjoyed your evening exploring Gion and learning about geisha culture. We’re especially happy to hear that your children were engaged throughout the tour—sharing Kyoto’s traditions and stories in a way that guests of all ages can enjoy is something we truly value.
It’s wonderful to know that you were able to discover so much of Gion in a short time and make the most of your evening with us.
Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation. We hope to welcome you and your family back to Kyoto someday!
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katez799
July 19, 2026
Great tour! Highly recommend!
We had such a wonderful tour! Mariko is so great! We learned a lot and she quickly moved us thru so many great spots in Gion!!
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We are thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience with Mariko-san. She is passionate about sharing the history, culture, and hidden stories of Kyoto, and we’re delighted that her knowledge helped you learn more while exploring the beautiful sights of Gion.
We’re also glad that she was able to help you make the most of your time and show you many of the highlights in the area. Providing an enjoyable and memorable experience for our guests is always our goal.
We will be sure to share your kind words with Mariko-san. Thank you again for choosing our tour, and we hope to welcome you back to Kyoto in the future!
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rachel_s
May 26, 2026
Wonderful guide Ikki
This was a lovely introductory tour of Gion area in the evening as less crowded than during the day. Our guide took us to lovely photo spots
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Thank you so much for your kind review!
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your evening tour of the Gion area. Exploring Gion after the daytime crowds have diminished offers a more relaxed atmosphere and allows guests to appreciate the beauty and charm of Kyoto’s historic streets in a unique way.
We are also pleased to hear that you enjoyed the photo stops along the route. Helping our guests discover beautiful viewpoints and capture special memories is an important part of the experience, and we're glad those moments added to your visit.
Thank you for choosing OTAKU hopper and for sharing your experience. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back to Kyoto again in the future.
Warm regards,
OTAKU hopper Team
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flikw2026
May 6, 2026
A truly lasting experience!
Ikki was fantastic! So kind and knowledgable, we learned so much on our tour and will never forget the moments we spent in Gion - we even got to see a genuine Geisha and, a few minutes later, a Maiko! Apparently, that's rare. I will say the walking was a bit much for me with an achilles injury, but I did it and would do it again - just be aware that it truly is 2 1/2 hours of walking both up and down and all over (minus the 10 minutes on the subway). As a family, we highly recommend Ikki and Otaku Hopper tours!
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful review and for choosing OTAKU hopper!
We are delighted to hear that you and your family enjoyed your time exploring Kyoto with Ikki. Learning about Kyoto’s history and culture while strolling through the historic streets of Gion is always a special experience, and spotting both a Geisha and a Maiko during the same tour is indeed quite rare. We’re thrilled that you were able to witness such a memorable moment.
We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding the amount of walking involved. Our tours are designed to provide an immersive experience, which does require a considerable amount of walking through Kyoto’s neighborhoods and historic sites. We admire your determination, especially while managing an Achilles injury, and we're glad the experience was still worthwhile for you.
Thank you for your recommendation and kind words about both Ikki and OTAKU hopper. It was our pleasure to be part of your family's visit to Japan, and we hope to welcome you back to Kyoto again in the future.
Warm regards,
OTAKU hopper Team
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Sherpa33513213091
April 25, 2026
Yui is the best!
We had an amazing time on the Kyoto geisha night tour. Our guide, Yui, was really friendly, knowledgeable and down to earth, which made the whole experience really enjoyable. Thanks again!
事業者からの返答
Thank you very much for your wonderful review.
We’re delighted to hear that you had such an amazing time on the Kyoto geisha night tour with Yui. It’s great to know that her friendly and down-to-earth personality, along with her knowledge, helped make the experience so enjoyable.
We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again on your next visit to Kyoto.
Warm regards,
OTAKU hopper Team
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Sunshine56081561707
April 6, 2026
Great tour
Great English. Very kind person and knowledgeable.
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Thank you very much for your kind review.
We’re delighted to hear that you had a positive experience and appreciated the guide’s English, kindness, and knowledge. Providing clear communication and a welcoming atmosphere is something we truly value.
We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again in the future.
Warm regards,
OTAKU hopper Team
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Joshua_S
March 29, 2026
My wife and I had a great...
My wife and I had a great experience on this tour!! Ikki was a wonderful tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and friendly and knew the answers to any and every question posed by the group. Would highly recommend as a way to see Gion, since the area is less populated at night.
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review.
We’re truly delighted to hear that you and your wife had a great experience with Ikki. It means a lot to us that his knowledge and friendly approach helped make the tour both enjoyable and informative.
We’re also happy to know that you appreciated exploring Gion at night—it’s a special way to experience the area with fewer crowds.
Your kind recommendation means a great deal to us, and we sincerely appreciate your support.
We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again on your next visit to Japan.
Warm regards,
OTAKU hopper Team
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AnimalMarshall
March 15, 2026
Great first taste of Kyoto
Booked this free, English-language walking tour with Kyoto Localized for our first night in the city. Den was a great guide - providing a fantastic history of the Gion district and the culture of Geisha's both past and present.
As someone who had no knowledge of the Geisha profession before the tour, I now feel like I have a great understanding of what it's like for the girls and what the tea room culture means.
Den was great at answering questions from the group and also covered some interesting bits of knowledge beyond the topic of Geishas as it related to what we saw along the route.
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pattypoto
February 3, 2026
Geisha District at Night
It is amazing to see the Geisha district at night! We even got lucky and spotted two Geishas!! Our guide Ikki was very easy to talk to and learn all about Japanese culture!!
事業者からの返答
Thank you very much for sharing your experience.
We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed visiting the Geisha district at night and even had the rare chance to spot two geishas — that truly makes the experience extra special. The nighttime atmosphere of Gion is something quite unique, and we’re happy you could enjoy it to the fullest.
We’re also delighted to know that Ikki was easy to talk to and helped you learn more about Japanese culture along the way. Thank you for joining our tour, and we sincerely hope to welcome you back to Kyoto again in the future!
