Kyoto: Gion Hidden Gems & Geisha Culture Tour

Highly recommend this tour

Azu was a very friendly and patient guide who led us through streets we never would have discovered by ourselves. He's a Japanese local and could provide information on Kyoto that went even further than just the Geisha culture. As English isn't our first language it took us a bit to get used to h...

Excellent Kyoto walking tour with May

We did a guided tour of Kyoto with May and it turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip to Japan. She clearly knows the city inside out and, more importantly, knows how to tell its stories. She walked us through the history of the geishas in detail — their role in Japanese culture, how t...

A Wonderful Family Tour of Kyoto with Jesse

We had a fantastic tour of Kyoto with Jesse! He was incredibly kind, patient, knowledgeable, and easy to spend the day with. We were traveling as a family with kids, and Jesse was wonderful with them. He never made us feel rushed, was very flexible, answered all of our questions, and made sure ev...

Gion highlights and surprises

Brilliant informative walk around Gion district. Gabby was fantastic.. very knowledgeable pointing out local points of interest with a dive into Kyoto culture. We even saw a Maiko on our way through the streets- what a treat. Highly recommended if you want a little insight into the history of the...

A lovely walking tour in Gion with Han

Really enjoyed this walking tour of Gion with Han. She was friendly, knowledgeable and made the whole experience very easy and enjoyable. The group was small, around 10–12 people, so it never felt crowded or rushed. We were also incredibly lucky and spotted both a geisha and a maiko during the to...

Highly recommended: Han

We had an amazing experience on the Gion Hidden Gems & Geisha Culture Tour with Han. She was incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and helpful throughout the tour. Her knowledge of Kyoto’s temples, shrines, geisha culture, and history really made the experience special. I would highly recommend this to...

Fantastic Walking Tour

We had an unbelievable experience! The guide was knowledgeable and passionate about the history of the area, making the entire experience enjoyable. The quaint streets, breathtaking sights, and the chance to meet a Geisha made this a memorable outing!

Amazing experience

Such a fun experience with really lovely staff! Our guide was very knowledgeable and personalized the tour based on our interests and questions. Highly recommend to anyone looking to explore Gion!

Incredible Insights into Gion

The walking tour was packed with amazing stories about the geisha culture and local history. Our guide’s enthusiasm was contagious. Saw many hidden gems! Worth every penny!

Great historical insights

The tour was informative, and our guide went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience. Highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Kyoto. It truly made our trip unforgettable!