Kyoto Gion Private Tour: Geisha Culture and Hidden Streets

4.9 (73 reviews) Kyoto, Japan
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Duration2h
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Enjoy an exclusive private Gion tour with your own guide, uncovering Kyoto’s hidden stories and geisha culture.

What's included

  • Local Guide

What to expect

  1. Pontocho District
    15m
    Discover Pontocho, Kyoto’s famous historic alley filled with traditional charm and local atmosphere.
  2. Shijo Bridge
    Pass by
    A local chill-out spot by the Kamogawa River
  3. Gion Shirakawa
    20m
    See beautifully preserved Edo-period townhouses along a picturesque historic street
  4. Yasaka Shrine
    20m
    Discover Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto’s iconic 1,000-year-old shrine at the heart of the historic Gion district.
  5. 15m
    If you don’t take a photo on this street, it might feel like you haven’t really been to Kyoto. They say if you fall here, you’ll die in two years — but your guide will explain the truth behind this eerie rumor. Plus, there are plenty of great shops along the way!
  6. Hokan-ji Temple
    20m
    See Hōkan-ji, Kyoto’s iconic five-story pagoda, a symbol of the city’s timeless beauty.
  7. Yasui-Konpiragu
    15m
    Visit Yasui Konpiragu Shrine, famous for cutting bad ties and welcoming good relationships and new beginnings.
  8. Hanamikoji Street
    15m
    A street where you might have a chance to see a geisha. Your guide will share the history and hidden stories behind the world of geisha.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

There will be a guide holding a sign that says [Local Guide Stars] waiting at the side of Macdonald. As the front of Macdonald gets very busy

Google map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/B6x5uJcvaErygMHT9

End point

Your tour concludes in Japan’s most iconic and renowned geisha district.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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