Kyoto Kimono Experience and Gion Walking Tour

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Explore Kyoto in style with a unique kimono experience combined with a private walking tour of Gion. Dress in a traditional kimono, complete with accessories and expert hair styling, before embarking on a leisurely stroll through iconic sites like Yasaka Pagoda and the serene Kodai-ji temple. Enjoy the tranquil bamboo grove and charming streets of Gion, where you can continue your exploration in your beautiful kimono attire. This tour is ideal for small groups, ensuring a personal touch and insightful local guidance.

- Dress up in a traditional kimono with accessories and styling.
- Visit Yasaka Pagoda and the peaceful Kodai-ji Zen temple.
- Experience Kyoto's historic Gion district at your own pace.
- Small group sizes (max 12) for an intimate and engaging experience.

What's Included

English-speaking tour guide
Kimono rental and dress up
Personal expenses
Photographer

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at Presented by CHICK Inc. Your tour guide will be holding a TripGuru sign waiting for you.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Travelers choose a kimono, obi, and accessories, and staff dress them and style their hair. The time also covers the short walk to the first stop.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Yasakanoto

    The five-story wooden pagoda stands above the Higashiyama rooftops and is one of Kyoto’s most recognizable landmarks. It is the first photo stop, framed by traditional streets that are best seen before the crowds arrive.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Sannenzaka Ninenzaka

    This stone-paved lane is lined with preserved wooden machiya townhouses, tea houses, and craft shops. Travelers can stroll and take photos in kimono on one of Kyoto’s best-kept historic streets.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Kodai-ji Temple

    This Zen temple was founded by Nene in memory of her husband, the warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Travelers will see its raked-gravel and pond gardens, gold lacquer details in the memorial hall, and a small bamboo grove.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Maruyama Park

    Nene-no-Michi is a quiet stone path named after Kodai-ji’s founder. It leads into Maruyama Park, Kyoto’s oldest public park, which has ponds, greenery, and a famous weeping cherry tree.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Yasaka Shrine

    The shrine’s vermilion gate marks the entrance to Gion. Inside is a dance stage hung with hundreds of glowing lanterns. This shrine is the home of Kyoto’s famous Gion Matsuri festival.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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