Personalized Gion Half day Food Tour with Local Expert

Kyoto, Japan
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Duration4h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

Explore Kyoto’s famed Gion district alongside a guide who knows these streets like the back of his hand.
Kyoto, once the imperial capital of Japan, radiates an air of refinement and cultural significance. Gion, a district within Kyoto, transports visitors to a world steeped in geisha culture and traditional elegance.
It’s here, during this experience, that you’ll be transported into the world of these skilled artists. Their dances, often accompanied by traditional instruments, tell stories of history and mythology.

What's included

  • Variety of local delicious Kyoto Dishes
  • 4 Hours of Gion District Walking tour and local Guide
  • Soft Drinks & water
  • Taxes & Services
  • Snacks & Desserts
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic Drinks ( Available to purchase) Minimum 18 years old

What to expect

  1. 45m
    In the heart of Gion, Hanamikoji Street runs for just over a kilometer between Sanjo Avenue and Kennin-ji Temple. The machiya lining proudly along this small cobbled road are wonderfully preserved treasures. Behind the facades, protected from outside gazes by kimusuko (wooden trellises) and from the weather by inuyarai (curved bamboo barriers), hide ochaya (tea houses) and high-end restaurants
  2. Yasaka Shrine
    45m
    Yasaka Shrine (八坂神社, Yasaka Jinja), also known as Gion Shrine, is one of the most famous shrines in Kyoto. Founded over 1350 years ago, the shrine is located between the popular Gion and Higashiyama districts and is often visited by tourists walking between the two.
  3. 30m
    Shirakawa Canal
  4. Gion Corner
    30m
    Gion Corner, Kyoto, Japan
  5. Kennin-ji Temple
    30m
    Kennin-ji Temple, Kyoto, Japan
  6. Maruyama Park
    30m
    Maruyama Park, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of Yasaka Shrine’s main entrance (Torii Gate)
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End point

In front of Yasaka Shrine’s main entrance (Torii Gate)
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Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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