Kyoto: Gion Hidden Gems & Geisha Culture Tour

Fun and informative tour- we even saw a geisha!

We had a fun and informative tour with Tobi. He knows quite a bit about the history and culture of Kyoto and Gion which he shared with us through the tour. The pace was leisurely and conversational; we were lucky to have a small group of 5 people. His English is phenomenal and he has a great sens...

Amazing tour with the amazing Valeria

We had our tour with Valeria! It was our 4th time in Kyoto and this tour made us see Gion in a completely new light with so much new information!!! Valeria is a very sweet person who is so generous with her information and very knowledgeable about Kyoto. What makes it even more special is seeing ...

An Unforgettable, Magical Evening in Gion with Edo!

We had an absolutely awesome tour of Kyoto with our guide, Edo! He was incredibly knowledgeable about Japan's history, culture, traditions, and local facts. Even though we were part of a larger group of 15 people, Edo was so attentive, personable, and energetic that it never felt like a big group...

Gion magic with a lucky geisha sighting!

Ukyo made this tour an absolute highlight of our Kyoto trip! His knowledge of Gion’s history and culture is exceptional he walked us through his favorite hidden corners of the district and brought the Edo-period townhouses to life in a way no guidebook ever could. We also got incredibly lucky and...

Big props to Gabbie!! Big walk but worth it.

Gabby was a great tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and has a fantastic attitude that makes the 2 hours engaging the whole time. She’s a little bundle of joy and was a pleasure to be lead around by her. There was a good amount of stops and though long, it wasn’t strenuous after a full day wa...

A gorgeous night in Gion

We had a lovely tour with Han who showed us around lots of beautiful shrines, temples and quiet backstreets. It was absolutely gorgeous after dark and we had lots of great photo opportunities. We saw some Geisha towards the end of our tour which was a cool bonus. It was an enlightening evening an...

Dan the Man around Kyoto

Dan was a great tour guide! I learned a lot during the 2 hour tour. He was knowledgeable and patient, and at the end he had great recommendations for us. Dan took time to speak with everyone during the tour to learn about us as our tour was manageable size. Some of our group were dressed in kimon...

A truly enlightening experience

This tour was incredibly informative. Our guide was knowledgeable and provided a wonderful insight into the culture of Gion. We covered a lot of sights at a comfortable pace and even got to see a geisha! Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to truly experience Kyoto!

Best tour ever!

This was the best experience I've had in Kyoto! The guide was fantastic and very knowledgeable. The tour felt very personalized, and I appreciated the small group size. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to delve into the unique culture of Kyoto.

Incredible experience!

This tour was absolutely fantastic! Our guide provided historical insights and made the experience fun and engaging. We even caught a glimpse of a geisha in the streets, which was a lovely surprise! Highly recommend this tour for all visitors to Kyoto.