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Overview

To truly experience a city, you must deep dive into its culture, and there's no better cultural tradition to explore in Kyoto than through geishas and their traditions. On this private tour, get a cultural awakening as you learn more about geishas and the traditions and why this is such a unique part of the city's character. Learn from its history to the present influence that still lingers in Kyoto as you visit the Minamiza Theatre, Maruyama park and more. Thanks to this cultural experience, you'll be able to see Kyoto from a different perspective - the way the locals live it every day! Withlocals Treasures of Kyoto Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and preventing over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The host will meet you in front of the statue of Izumo no Okuni.

End Point

End point

Yasaka no To temple

Language Offered

Japanese-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Statue of Izumo no Okuni
Okuni was the originator of kabuki theater
Duration: 20 mins
2. Minamiza Theater
The roots of Minamiza go back to the early Edo period (1596-1615).
Duration: 20 mins
3. Gion
The area of Gion Shinbashi is designated as a traditional business preservation area and the area south of Shijo Street as a historical scenery preservation area.
Duration: 10 mins
4. Tatsumi Daimyojin Shrine
Hear more about Japanese religion here, it is a mixture of Shinto and Buddhism.
Duration: 20 mins
5. Shinbashi Dori
Stand outside the traditional banquet buildings where the geisha would have entertained customers and learn more in-depth about the geisha and the culture.
Duration: 10 mins
6. Chion-in Temple
Walk up the steps to get a better view of the temple and see the garden area.
Duration: 10 mins
7. Maruyama Park
Walk from the temple towards the park area.
Duration: 20 mins
8. Yasaka Shrine
According to the legend of the shrine, its history may go back as far as 150 years before the Heian era, AC656 (the second year of the reign of Emperor Seimei).
Duration: 10 mins
9. Shijo Dori
Walk on the Shijō Street, that literally means Fourth Avenue of Heian-kyō, the ancient capital
Duration: 10 mins
10. Nene-no-Michi
Kodaiji Temple was built in 1605 at the behest of Nene, for whom the street was later named
Duration: 10 mins
11. Yasaka Shrine
Picturesque 5-story Buddhist pagoda temple, offering sweeping views from the top. Finish the tour in a local cafe nearby.
Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

Private Tour

Local Guide

This tour is carbon neutral

Exclusion

Hotel pick-up and drop off

Food & beverages not listed as inclusions

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

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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