Gion Walking Tour by Night | 2 hours

405 Reviews | Kyoto
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Group Walking Tour: In-person group walking tour conducted by a professional guide.

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Professional, English-speaking guide
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Hotel pickup/drop-off

Overview

One of the most popular walking tours in Japan. As the pioneer of such walking tours, it has long been loved by people since 2007, and more than 100,000 guests have joined since then. Gion is Kyoto’s most traditional district where the culture of Kagai, the world of Maiko-san and Geiko-san is still alive. Though many tourists come to Gion, it can be difficult to grasp the magnitude and beauty of Gion completely. Your guide will explain the history of Kagai, the lives of Maiko-san and Geiko-san and even take you to the backstreets of Gion. Walk with a well-experienced knowledgeable, licensed English-speaking guide and discover the depths of the Old Capital, Kyoto.

Meeting points

178 Tokiwachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0079, Japan

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Reception starts at 5:30PM. Text the key word "gion omoide museum" in Google Map. It is small museum, and not familiar among people. If you ask locals about its location, please ask "Izutsu Yatsuhashi Gion Honten" the traditional pastry shop. The museum is located in the same building.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Gion

    Join one of the most popular walking tours conducted by well-educated English-speaking guides in Japan with approximately 5000 guests a year. You will start exploring the hidden street of the Geisha district during the 2-hour tour. Take a walk down the classic cobblestone streets next to the Shirakawa river, the scenery of which was featured in the novel and movie, "Memoirs of a Geisha." While you walk along this beautiful stream, the guide will also tell you the history of geisha and give you a detailed explanation in regards to their kimono, hairstyle, traditional rules and how their daily life is like. Although there is no guarantee, during the walking tour, guests will often encounter geisha walking in the streets. Get ready to learn everything there is to know about world of the maiko and geiko! You can also choose the small-grourp option as well.

    2 hours

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Additional Info

  • 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
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not recommended for participants with serious medical conditions
  • This tour has a maximum of 15 passengers per booking. If you require a booking for more than 15 passengers, please create a separate booking.
  • Small-group tour option (less than 12 guests guaranteed) can be chosen for different price
  • Reception starts at 5:00PM and the tour starts at 5:30PM. We can not wait or respond those who are late for the start time.

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund
February 06No refund

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  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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405 reviews

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    288
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    59
  • 3 stars
    24
  • 2 stars
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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 288 reviews with 5 stars

A great experience

Published on Nov, 2024

The tour guide was wonderful and guided the small group through the gion well with great stories and history of the area.

Excellent, informative easy walk

Published on Nov, 2024

Really enjoyable and informative tour around the quieter streets of Gion. Our guide was excellent and well informed answering our many questions. We completed the tour very happy to walked some very atmospheric streets, caught glimpses of geiko and maiko and feeling a lot more informed

Great tour!

Published on Oct, 2024

Great tour! Learned a lot of the Gion District! Very informative about the life of a Geisha and Maiko.

Gion Geiko district night tour

Published on Oct, 2024

Chaka was a fantastic tour guide very informative and we were lucky enough to see 5 Geiko-San / Maiko-San. I would definitely recommend this tour and guide

Not-to-be missed fun and educational tour

Published on Oct, 2024

Mia was a terrific guide and taught us to respect the culture of the geiko-san and maiko-san. We saw many women on the tour who Mia knew by name. You will learn about the house mothers, the education the women receive, how a tea house operates and much more. It was one of the best tours we have ever done, and we have done dozens.

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