Wonderful Evening TourMy wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our evening walking tour of Gion. Our guide, Lara, showed us many interesting places, some of which we would not have found on our own. She provided excellent commentary about those places and geisha culture, and took several photos of us. After the tour ended, La...
Kyoto: Gion Hidden Gems & Geisha Culture Tour
About this tour
Highlights
- We begin at Gion Shirakawa, a scenic riverside lined with willow trees, traditional tea houses, and stone-paved paths. After soaking in its beauty, we visit historical shrines and hidden spots, walking through quiet backstreets with few tourists.
- Along the way, Edo-period wooden townhouses reveal the charm of old Kyoto.
- The tour ends on Hanamikoji Street, the heart of the geisha district, where you may catch a glimpse of a geisha on her way to an evening engagement. Here, you will learn about the strict training of geisha, their graceful dances, and the craftsmanship behind their beautiful kimonos and hairstyles, giving you a glimpse into Gion’s traditional culture.
- Chance to Spot a Geisha
- Visit a 1,000-Year-Old Shrine
- See Edo-Period Townhouses
- Explore quiet lanes and hidden gems
- Get Local Tips & Recommendations We begin at Gion Shirakawa, a scenic riverside lined with willow trees, traditional tea houses, and stone-paved paths. After soaking in its beauty, we visit historical shrines and hidden spots, walking through quiet backstreets with few tourists. Along the way, Edo-period wooden townhouses reveal the charm of old Kyoto. The tour ends on Hanamikoji Street, the heart of the geisha district, where you may catch a glimpse of a geisha on her way to an evening engagement. Here, you will learn about the strict training of geisha, their graceful dances, and the craftsmanship behind their beautiful kimonos and hairstyles, giving you a glimpse into Gion’s traditional culture.
What's included
- Local Guide
Quick facts
Start times
10:00
13:00
16:00
17:00
18:00
19:00
20:00
21:00
Difficulty
Moderate
Know before you go
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Meeting point
Ben's Cookies Kyoto Shijo, Kyoto
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1000 days before the experience.
No refund if cancelled less than 1 days before the experience.
Guest Reviews
(2,130 reviews)
Lovely ExperienceThis was a lovely tour and such a great experience while staying in Kyoto. It was really informative with loads of interesting information that helped us better understand the culture and history of Japan. Our tour guide, Wajid, was fantastic engaging, knowledgeable, and made the whole tour reall...
Excellent GuideTon is excellent and very informative not just about geisha culture but culture in Kyoto generally. The tour group itself was a very interesting and international group.
Best Tour in KyotoBest Kyoto tour by Uta, who is a Japanese local originally from Kyoto. All cultural and historical information explained by an insider was amazing!
Fantastic TourWe had an amazing tour with Kris! Such a good tour guide. We learned so much!!
Amazing Kyoto Tour Even in the RainWe had a wonderful tour in Kyoto with Dan. He was a very friendly and knowledgeable guide, and we really enjoyed spending the time with him.
Great Gion Walking TourWe had such a wonderful 2-hour walking tour around Gion with Oliver! He’s incredibly knowledgeable about Kyoto’s history, and the way he shares stories made everything so engaging.
A Gorgeous Night in GionWe 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.
Fantastic Small Group Gion TourDan was our tour guide and he was great! He was super knowledgeable, and I learned a lot. It was a small group so easy to hear.
Go for it, worth it!Had a fantastic time, our guide Sarah was very engaging and knowledgeable and took us to very interesting and beautiful places. Highly recommended.
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