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Enjoy an exclusive private Gion tour with your own guide, uncovering Kyoto’s hidden stories and geisha culture.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
There will be a guide holding a sign that says [Local Guide Stars] waiting at the side of Macdonald. As the front of Macdonald gets very busy Google map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/B6x5uJcvaErygMHT9
Your tour concludes in Japan’s most iconic and renowned geisha district.
Itinerary
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1Pontocho District
Discover Pontocho, Kyoto’s famous historic alley filled with traditional charm and local atmosphere.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Shijo Bridge (Pass by)
A local chill-out spot by the Kamogawa River
Admission ticket free -
2Gion Shirakawa
See beautifully preserved Edo-period townhouses along a picturesque historic street
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Yasaka Shrine
Discover Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto’s iconic 1,000-year-old shrine at the heart of the historic Gion district.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Ninenzaka
If you don’t take a photo on this street, it might feel like you haven’t really been to Kyoto. They say if you fall here, you’ll die in two years — but your guide will explain the truth behind this eerie rumor. Plus, there are plenty of great shops along the way!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Hokan-ji Temple
See Hōkan-ji, Kyoto’s iconic five-story pagoda, a symbol of the city’s timeless beauty.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Yasui-Konpiragu
Visit Yasui Konpiragu Shrine, famous for cutting bad ties and welcoming good relationships and new beginnings.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Hanamikoji Street
A street where you might have a chance to see a geisha. Your guide will share the history and hidden stories behind the world of geisha.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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