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Kyoto Gion Night Tour: Experience Japan's Traditional Culture
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Kyoto Gion Night Tour: Experience Japan's Traditional Culture

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4 hours
Kyoto
€145.77€152.80 on ViatorSave 4.6%/person
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You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time) In case of unforeseen events or extreme weather, the operator reserves the right to cancel the tour. If this happens, you have the option to request a full refund
  • Admission to attractions
  • English-speaking guide
  • Dinner

Not included: Other personal expenses; Tips and gratuities; Dinner time drink charges

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Overview

Experience authentic Japanese culture in historic Gion district with this exclusive evening tour. Watch traditional performing arts at Gion Corner including Kyoto dance, tea ceremony, and seasonal bunraku or noh performances. Stroll through atmospheric streets illuminated by paper lanterns in the preserved historical district. Enjoy a unique candlelit tea ceremony in a traditional ryokan courtyard, followed by authentic Zen-style vegetarian dinner reflecting Buddhist culinary traditions. Your National Government Licensed English Guide provides expert cultural insights throughout this immersive 4-hour experience.

Highlights

Perfect for travelers seeking an authentic Kyoto cultural experience
Watch Kyoto's most iconic traditional performing arts at Gion Corner
Walk through Kyoto's historic Gion district illuminated by paper lanterns
Enjoy a rare candlelit tea ceremony in a traditional Japanese ryokan
Savor a Zen-inspired vegetarian dinner featuring Kyoto-style cuisine
Learn about Kyoto culture and traditions from a licensed English-speaking guide

What's included

Admission to attractions
English-speaking guide
Dinner

What's not included

Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Dinner time drink charges

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 24 hours' notice.

Additional info

Up to 15 travelers
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Discover the best of Kyoto's traditional culture in one evening. Enjoy iconic Japanese performing arts at Gion Corner, stroll through the atmospheric lantern-lit streets of Gion, experience a unique candlelit tea ceremony in a historic ryokan, and savor a Kyoto-style Zen vegetarian dinner. Led by a licensed English-speaking guide, this immersive night tour is perfect for travelers seeking an authentic cultural experience in Kyoto.
[Departure] 17:05, meet up at GOOD NATURE HOTEL 1F in front of the hotel entrance. Meet your guide holding a JTB Sunrise Tours sign at GOOD NATURE HOTEL 1F in front of the hotel entrance. The hotel is a 2 minute walk from Hankyu Kyoto Line Kyoto Kawaramachi Station, Exit 4. Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded [Transportation] 17:15 By walking [Attraction/experience] 18:00, 50 min(s), Guided tour, Gion Corner, Take time to appreciate Japan's traditional arts: Kyoto dance, tea ceremony, flower arrangement, koto music, bugaku, kyogen, bunraku, or noh plays [Attraction/experience] 30 min(s), Guided tour, Hanamikoji-dori, Walk from Hanamikoji-dori Street, lined with historic teahouses and restaurants, to Gion Shimbashi, an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings [Attraction/experience] 19:30, 30 min(s), Guided tour, Yoshi-Ima, Enjoy an exclusive private evening tea ceremony with candle light at Gion Yoshi-Ima's tea ceremony room Kurenaitei [Dining] 20:00, 1 hour(s), Dinner, Yoshi-Ima, Dinner will be served in Zen style, a simple but well-balanced dietetic meal. Depending on the number of participants, the order of the meal and the tea ceremony experience may be switched [Return] 21:00, at Gion Yoshi-ima, After dinner, the tour ends at Gion Yoshi-Ima, which is situated in a convenient location in central Gion district, making it ideal for an evening stroll around Gion Day {num} The menu might change depending on the season and availability of ingredients
Children under 7 years of age (ages 0-6) may not participate Children aged 16+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Gion Corner Programs: Regular Performance (Mar. 15 - Nov. 30) Watch a traditional Kyoto dance, tea ceremony, flower arrangement, koto music, bugaku (court dance and music), kyogen (traditional Japanese comic theater), and bunraku (Japanese puppet theatre) or a noh play. Either bunraku or noh will be performed depending on the season. Please note that the content is subject to change Gion Corner Programs: Winter Performance (Dec. 1 - Mar. 14) Watch a traditional Kyoto dance, tea ceremony, flower arrangement, koto music, bugaku (court dance and music), and kyogen (traditional Japanese comic theater). Customers can take a commemorative photo with the maiko. Please note that the content is subject to change Buddhist vegetarian cuisine is served for dinner, so we welcome vegetarian participants. However, bonito stock is used in the tempura dipping sauce. Salt can be used instead of the tempura dipping sauce. The ingredients of tempura are tofu, namafu wheat gluten, yuba tofu skin, and vegetables in season, such as eggplants, lotus root, ginger, and shiitake mushrooms. Miso soup and rice are also served. Requests for Muslim-friendly meals, Indian thali meals, and allergy-friendly meals are not accepted Tour's total duration is 4 hours, though, the total duration listed in the itinerary is 2 hours and 50 minutes. The remaining hours are allotted for the travel time and the waiting time for performance of Gion Corner Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour Accessibility This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible Address Good Nature Hotel Kyoto 318-6 Inari-cho, kawaramachidori shijosagaru, 2chome, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 600-8022 Please refer to the map for assistance
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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