Gion Night Walk: Kyoto's Geisha District

Visit Gion, Kyoto’s most traditional area, where the geisha culture is still alive and well.

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Tour overview

 Night Walk in Japan, visit Gion, Kyoto’s most traditional area, where the geisha culture is still alive and well. As you tour this gorgeous region, your local guide will describe the history and lives of the geisha. Discover the kimono, the geisha hairdo, and much more.

Night Walk in Japan
Night Walk in Japan
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Tour itinerary

Experience one of Kyoto’s most popular walking tours, which attracts approximately 5,000 visitors each year. This 100-minute guided stroll around nocturnal Gion is conducted by a professional English-speaking guide.

The journey starts with the Gion Omoide Museum, which is next to a traditional pastry store.

Walk through the famous cobblestoned streets along the Shirakawa River, admiring the beauty portrayed in the novel and film Memoirs of a Geisha.

The guide will educate you about the history of geisha and offer you a full description of their kimono, hairdo, ancient regulations, and everyday living while you stroll alongside this gorgeous stream.

Although it is not guaranteed, tourists on the walking tour frequently come across geisha wandering along the street.

Includes:

  • English-speaking professional guide

Excludes:

  • Transportation to and from the attractions.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.

Testimonials

Both the tour route and the tour guide were fantastic - the route covered ample land, and the guide was knowledgeable, even bringing old images to teach us along the way! It was a terrific way to start our first day in Kyoto. The only thing that could be done better is to reduce the group size. I'd say there were 30-35 people, which is a lot in and of itself, but especially in the little streets with vehicles rushing by, it was difficult to hear anything and challenging to maneuver that many people neatly. this  Night Walk in Japan was amazing.

Fernandes

Jessika

We learned a lot about the Geiko and Maiko, tea establishments, and the Gion District throughout the visit. The guide was really educated and friendly. The only drawback was that the group was fairly large. The guide, on the other hand, had a microphone, so we could hear her clearly. The trip provided excellent value for money when considering the pricing. It comes highly recommended by me. this  Night Walk in Japan was amazing.

Rayan

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Tour highlights

  • A night walk around Gion will introduce you to the world of geisha.
  • Get exclusive information from a local guide.
  • On a walking tour of the district, discover the local streets.

Important details

Not appropriate for:

  • People with limited mobility.

Point of convergence:

  • In front of the Gion Omoide Museum (which is linked to the Izutsu Yatsuhashi pastry store).

Not permitted:

  • Video recording

Before you go, be aware of the following:

  • To receive the child discount, a valid ID must be presented
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