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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
Explore Kyoto in style with a unique kimono experience combined with a private walking tour of Gion. Dress in a traditional kimono, complete with accessories and expert hair styling, before embarking on a leisurely stroll through iconic sites like Yasaka Pagoda and the serene Kodai-ji temple. Enjoy the tranquil bamboo grove and charming streets of Gion, where you can continue your exploration in your beautiful kimono attire. This tour is ideal for small groups, ensuring a personal touch and insightful local guidance.
- Dress up in a traditional kimono with accessories and styling.
- Visit Yasaka Pagoda and the peaceful Kodai-ji Zen temple.
- Experience Kyoto's historic Gion district at your own pace.
- Small group sizes (max 12) for an intimate and engaging experience.
What's included
English-speaking tour guide
Kimono rental and dress up
Personal expenses
Photographer
What to expect
Rental Kimono Okamoto Main Shop
1h · Admission ticket included
Travelers choose a kimono, obi, and accessories, and staff dress them and style their hair. The time also covers the short walk to the first stop.
Yasaka Pagoda
20m
The five-story wooden pagoda stands above the Higashiyama rooftops and is one of Kyoto’s most recognizable landmarks. It is the first photo stop, framed by traditional streets that are best seen before the crowds arrive.
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
25m
This stone-paved lane is lined with preserved wooden machiya townhouses, tea houses, and craft shops. Travelers can stroll and take photos in kimono on one of Kyoto’s best-kept historic streets.
Kodai-ji Temple
45m
This Zen temple was founded by Nene in memory of her husband, the warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Travelers will see its raked-gravel and pond gardens, gold lacquer details in the memorial hall, and a small bamboo grove.
15m
Nene-no-Michi is a quiet stone path named after Kodai-ji’s founder. It leads into Maruyama Park, Kyoto’s oldest public park, which has ponds, greenery, and a famous weeping cherry tree.
Yasaka Shrine
15m
The shrine’s vermilion gate marks the entrance to Gion. Inside is a dance stage hung with hundreds of glowing lanterns. This shrine is the home of Kyoto’s famous Gion Matsuri festival.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meet at Presented by CHICK Inc. Your tour guide will be holding a TripGuru sign waiting for you.
End point
Meet at Presented by CHICK Inc. Your tour guide will be holding a TripGuru sign waiting for you.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
