Kyoto Gion Night Walk and Geisha District Guided Walking Tour
by TripGuru
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This guided walking tour takes place in Kyoto’s Gion district, known as the city’s geisha area. The tour lasts about three hours and begins as night falls, when lanterns light the streets. The group starts by exploring Hanamikoji Street, a well-preserved historic street lined with traditional wooden buildings. Next, the tour continues through quiet backstreets of Gion, visiting offbeat temples and shrines, including Yasaka Shrine, also called Gion Shrine. The guide provides information about local customs, history, and architecture throughout the walk. There is a chance to see a geiko or maiko (apprentice geiko) moving between appointments, although sightings are not guaranteed. The tour is limited to a maximum of nine people and is led by an English-speaking guide. Snacks are included only in premium group and private tours. Hotel pickup and drop-off, meals, drinks, and personal expenses are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Gion
Spend about two hours in Kyoto’s historic geisha district, where lanterns illuminate the streets at night. Walk through traditional backstreets and visit less frequented temples and shrines. There is a possibility of seeing a geiko or maiko on their way to entertain, though this is not guaranteed.
120 min
Hanamikoji Street
Walk for about 30 minutes along Hanamikoji Street, one of the best preserved historic streets in the area, guided by an English-speaking local who explains the significance of the surroundings.
30 min
Yasaka Shrine
Spend around 30 minutes at Yasaka Shrine, also known as Gion Shrine, learning about its history, architecture, and the customs linked to the district’s culture.
30 min
Meeting point
Kyoto Kawaramachi Garden corner, in front of the big black world map. Your guide will be waiting for you at the meeting point wearing a TripGuru shirt or holding a TripGuru sign.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Kyoto Gion Night Walk and Geisha District Guided Walking Tour
by TripGuru
Choose from 6 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$36Overview
This guided walking tour takes place in Kyoto’s Gion district, known as the city’s geisha area. The tour lasts about three hours and begins as night falls, when lanterns light the streets. The group starts by exploring Hanamikoji Street, a well-preserved historic street lined with traditional wooden buildings. Next, the tour continues through quiet backstreets of Gion, visiting offbeat temples and shrines, including Yasaka Shrine, also called Gion Shrine. The guide provides information about local customs, history, and architecture throughout the walk. There is a chance to see a geiko or maiko (apprentice geiko) moving between appointments, although sightings are not guaranteed. The tour is limited to a maximum of nine people and is led by an English-speaking guide. Snacks are included only in premium group and private tours. Hotel pickup and drop-off, meals, drinks, and personal expenses are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Gion
Spend about two hours in Kyoto’s historic geisha district, where lanterns illuminate the streets at night. Walk through traditional backstreets and visit less frequented temples and shrines. There is a possibility of seeing a geiko or maiko on their way to entertain, though this is not guaranteed.
120 min
Hanamikoji Street
Walk for about 30 minutes along Hanamikoji Street, one of the best preserved historic streets in the area, guided by an English-speaking local who explains the significance of the surroundings.
30 min
Yasaka Shrine
Spend around 30 minutes at Yasaka Shrine, also known as Gion Shrine, learning about its history, architecture, and the customs linked to the district’s culture.
30 min
Meeting point
Kyoto Kawaramachi Garden corner, in front of the big black world map. Your guide will be waiting for you at the meeting point wearing a TripGuru shirt or holding a TripGuru sign.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.