Kyoto Gion Night Walk & Geisha District Guided Tour

4.8 (1,166 reviews) Kyoto, Japan
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Duration3h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

Overview

- Explore the wonderfully atmospheric Gion district, Kyoto’s famous Geisha district, at night
- Gain a deeper understanding of Japan’s culture, traditions, and the world of geisha from a friendly and knowledgeable guide
- Wander around traditional backstreets, visit offbeat temples and shrines, and you may even catch a glimpse of a geiko or maiko (apprentice geiko)
- Book at any time – last-minute bookings are accepted!

Options

Premium Group Tour in English

Small Group up to 9 people

Small Group Tour in Spanish
Private Tour in French
Private Tour in English

with a private tour guide

Group Tour in English

Larger Group up to 25 people: Join a larger group for a fun and social tour. Snacks are not included in this option—ideal for budget travelers.

Private Tour in Spanish

Private Tour in Spanish

What's included

  • Traditional matcha dessert with your choice of matcha, green tea, or coffee (if option is selected)
  • Photos during the tour
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Walking tour
  • Snack (For Premium Group and Private Tour only)
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Meals and other drinks
  • Personal expenses

What to expect

  1. 10m
    Meet your guide in front of the big black world map in central Kyoto.
  2. Statue of Izumo no Okuni
    5m
    See the statue of Izumo no Okuni, the woman credited with founding kabuki, near the historic Minamiza Theatre.
  3. Hanamikoji Street
    30m
    Stroll Gion’s most famous street, lined with wooden teahouses where geiko and maiko entertain guests.
  4. Yasui-Konpiragu
    15m
    Visit a shrine known for breaking bad ties and creating good ones, home to a stone covered in thousands of paper wishes.
  5. 15m
    Admire the five-story Yasaka Pagoda, one of Kyoto’s most iconic and photographed landmarks.
  6. 15m
    Walk down a preserved stone-paved slope lined with traditional wooden shops and machiya houses.
  7. Nene-no-Michi
    10m
    Follow a quiet stone lane named after Nene, the wife of the samurai ruler Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
  8. Maruyama Park
    15m
    Explore Kyoto’s oldest public park, famous for its giant weeping cherry tree.
  9. Yasaka Shrine
    20m
    See the vermilion gate and the lantern-covered dance hall of Gion’s guardian shrine.
  10. 20m
    Wander along a willow-lined canal with traditional teahouses and the charming Tatsumi Bridge.
  11. Pontocho District
    20m
    Squeeze through a narrow lantern-lit alley packed with restaurants and teahouses beside the Kamo River
  12. 5m
    Finish at a historic bridge over the Kamo River, once the end of the old Tokaido road from Edo (Tokyo)

Meeting and pickup

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.

End point

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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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