Kyoto Gion Night Walk: Deep Dive into Japanese Culture with a Small Group Guided Tour

Experience the enchanting Gion district at night with a small group guided tour. Immerse yourself in Japanese culture, visit hidden gems, and maybe spot a geiko or maiko!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Gion - Enjoy the enchanting nightlife of Gion, Kyoto’s historic geisha district. As the sun sets, the streets come to life with beautifully illuminated lanterns, elegant restaurants, charming bars, and traditional teahouses. Wander around the traditional backstreets, visit offbeat temples and shrines, and may even get to catch a glimpse of a geiko or maiko (apprentice geiko) on their way to entertain guests (not guaranteed).
What's Included
  • Drinking water
  • Snack
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Walking tour
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Meals and other drinks
  • Personal expenses
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the enchanting ambience of the Gion district after sundown
Learn more about the rich cultural heritage and customs of Japan, guided by an amiable and well-informed host
Stroll through quaint alleyways, explore unconventional temples and shrines, and you may even spot a geiko or maiko (geiko apprentice)
Reservations can be made at any time – even at the last minute!
Experience the close-knit rapport of a small group tour (limited to a maximum of 9 participants)

Location
Kyoto Kawaramachi Garden
Kyoto Kawaramachi Garden corner, under the Food Hall Edon sign (next to the mall entrance). Your guide will be waiting for you at the meeting point wearing a TripGuru shirt or holding a TripGuru sign.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Ulrika_w
Aug 1, 2024
Great tour of Gion - Jasmine did a great job guiding us around Gion. A fabulous tour- we learned a lot about Gion, Geishas and their culture. Highly recommend!
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Paula_g
Jul 28, 2024
Must do trip… - Zied was very knowledgeable and gave us a great insight to the Gion area. We throughly enjoyed learning about the differences between Shires and Temples in addition to the differences between Shinto and Buddahism. Thank you Zied! Paula Gray
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Karinefab
Jul 28, 2024
A very beautiful discovery - A walk to discover the Gion district with a small group of 9 people We had the chance to see 3 geishas, the view of the city at sunset is very beautiful as well as the temples illuminated with lanterns
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Tmh3354
Jul 26, 2024
Hidden Gems - This experience was so informative and fun. Walk thru the shin district of Kyoto and experience a beautiful walk thru ancient tea houses, hidden shrines, incredible views of pagodas and learn Japanese history through a fun and knowledgeable guide. Anoki was delightful. He made the tour fun and you could tell he really liked his job! It was nice to have an international group together too. We also got to stop for a treat of match ice cream at the top of the hill by the mountain. He then showed us great places to dine on Ponton Street along the river to end the tour. A perfect evening!
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Angelale23ak
Jul 20, 2024
A pleasant walk for Gion in Kyoto - Jasmine was an incredible tour guide! We love all stories and places she took us in! The tour is about 2 hour walking very exciting and enjoyable The best of everything:small group!
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Companion34857390892
Jul 16, 2024
A fantastic experience - This was absolutely a highlight of our time in Kyoto! Gus (our guide) was wonderful! He was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and we learned so much that night. Would highly recommend
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Christinelugarpacia
Jul 12, 2024
Kyoto 101 - Our Guide Zeid is excellent. We learned so much about Gion, Geisha and Meiko, Shinto and buddhism. We love it.
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Adahruj
Jul 12, 2024
Richard was great - This tour was our favorite activity of our 2.5-week Japan trip. Richard knew so much about so much, including random facts about Japan. We learned so much and wished we could have him as a tour guide for our whole trip.
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825kellieh
Jul 12, 2024
Amazing night in Gion! - Our night tour with Ziad was excellent! We learned so much about Kyoto, its history, architecture, culture and Geisha during a few short hours strolling around Gion. Ziad was really knowledgeable and fantastic with all the kids on the tour, putting up with our endless questions. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone - adults, kids and everyone in between! Thanks Ziad. Ps. Ethan saw another Geisha as we came home, so he says he’s technically broken your record!
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Steven_b
Jul 11, 2024
Gion tour with Vincent - Vincent is incredibly knowledgeable and learning about the history of Gion and the Geisha was fascinating.
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