Kyoto Gion Night Walk & Geisha District Guided Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

- Explore the wonderfully atmospheric Gion district, Kyoto’s famous Geisha district, at night - Gain a deeper understanding of Japan’s culture, traditions, and the world of geisha from a friendly and knowledgeable guide - Wander around traditional backstreets, visit offbeat temples and shrines, and you may even catch a glimpse of a geiko or maiko (apprentice geiko) - Book at any time – last-minute bookings are accepted!

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Kyoto Kawaramachi Garden corner, in front of the big black world map. Your guide will be waiting for you at the meeting point wearing a TripGuru shirt or holding a TripGuru sign.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Kyoto Kawaramachi Garden
Meet your guide in front of the big black world map in central Kyoto.
Duration: 10 mins
2. Statue of Izumo no Okuni
See the statue of Izumo no Okuni, the woman credited with founding kabuki, near the historic Minamiza Theatre.
Duration: 5 mins
3. Hanamikoji Street
Stroll Gion’s most famous street, lined with wooden teahouses where geiko and maiko entertain guests.
Duration: 30 mins
4. Yasui-Konpiragu
Visit a shrine known for breaking bad ties and creating good ones, home to a stone covered in thousands of paper wishes.
Duration: 15 mins
5. Yasaka Pagoda (Gojunoto), Hōkan-ji Temple
Admire the five-story Yasaka Pagoda, one of Kyoto’s most iconic and photographed landmarks.
Duration: 15 mins
6. Ninenzaka
Walk down a preserved stone-paved slope lined with traditional wooden shops and machiya houses.
Duration: 15 mins
7. Nene-no-Michi
Follow a quiet stone lane named after Nene, the wife of the samurai ruler Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
Duration: 10 mins
8. Maruyama Park
Explore Kyoto’s oldest public park, famous for its giant weeping cherry tree.
Duration: 15 mins
9. Yasaka Shrine
See the vermilion gate and the lantern-covered dance hall of Gion’s guardian shrine.
Duration: 20 mins
10. Shirakawa-dori
Wander along a willow-lined canal with traditional teahouses and the charming Tatsumi Bridge.
Duration: 20 mins
11. Pontocho District
Squeeze through a narrow lantern-lit alley packed with restaurants and teahouses beside the Kamo River
Duration: 20 mins
12. Sanjō Ōhashi Bridge
Finish at a historic bridge over the Kamo River, once the end of the old Tokaido road from Edo (Tokyo)
Duration: 5 mins

Inclusion

Traditional matcha dessert with your choice of matcha, green tea, or coffee (if option is selected)

Photos during the tour

English-speaking tour guide

Walking tour

Snack (For Premium Group and Private Tour only)

Exclusion

Hotel pick up and drop off

Meals and other drinks

Personal expenses

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

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

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Reviews

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