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- English
- French
- Spanish
- 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!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
Itinerary
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1Kyoto Kawaramachi Garden
Meet your guide in front of the big black world map in central Kyoto.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Statue of Izumo no Okuni
See the statue of Izumo no Okuni, the woman credited with founding kabuki, near the historic Minamiza Theatre.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Hanamikoji Street
Stroll Gion’s most famous street, lined with wooden teahouses where geiko and maiko entertain guests.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Yasui-Konpiragu
Visit a shrine known for breaking bad ties and creating good ones, home to a stone covered in thousands of paper wishes.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Admire the five-story Yasaka Pagoda, one of Kyoto’s most iconic and photographed landmarks.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Ninenzaka
Walk down a preserved stone-paved slope lined with traditional wooden shops and machiya houses.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Nene-no-Michi
Follow a quiet stone lane named after Nene, the wife of the samurai ruler Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Maruyama Park
Explore Kyoto’s oldest public park, famous for its giant weeping cherry tree.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Yasaka Shrine
See the vermilion gate and the lantern-covered dance hall of Gion’s guardian shrine.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
Wander along a willow-lined canal with traditional teahouses and the charming Tatsumi Bridge.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Pontocho District
Squeeze through a narrow lantern-lit alley packed with restaurants and teahouses beside the Kamo River
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Sanjō Ōhashi Bridge
Finish at a historic bridge over the Kamo River, once the end of the old Tokaido road from Edo (Tokyo)
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
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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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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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