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Kyoto: Gion and Higashiyama Walking Tour

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Kyoto: Gion and Higashiyama Walking Tour
Top rated
4.8054056 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.8054056 out of 5 stars
925 reviews

Discover the entertainment district of Gion where the geisha still live, study, and perform on a guided tour. Get introduced to this new world and see locally beloved streets with picturesque views.

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English, French
Private or small groups available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

M
Michelle – United States

We loved this walking tour. We would have never found all the treasures we were shown or learned what we learned with our our great guide. I highly recommend this walking tour.

L
Lien – Germany

We enjoyed the tour guided by (Candian) Kevin a lot and highly recommend it to others.

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    2 starting location options:

    Minamiza Theater, 河松マンション

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    Miyagawa-chō

    Visit, Guided tour (20 minutes)

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    Kenninji Temple

    Visit (15 minutes)

  • Yasui Kompira-Gu Shrine

    Visit (15 minutes)

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    Ninenzaka

    Guided tour (20 minutes)

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    Yasaka Shrine

    Guided tour (20 minutes)

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For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Take a peek into the world of the Geisha, the living legacies of Kyoto
  • Wander through the quiet alleyways and visit a shinto shrine and a Zen temple
  • Get insights into the local culture and customs of the entertainment districts
  • Enjoy a welcome drink at our traveler lounge
  • Get tips and recommendations for other days in Kyoto

Full description

Explore Gion, the centuries-old entertainment district of Kyoto, which is unique throughout the world for it's connection to the geisha. With your guide, learn about their history and customs with the chance of catching a glimpse of a few of the women in full costume. 

Walk through the historic narrow streets , enjoy a night visit to a Shinto shrine, see a beautifully lit pagoda and more. Wander through the grounds of a Zen temple taking in the gentle calm. Learn more about the history and modern culture of the entertainment district from your guide.

We start the tour at our traveler lounge where you can enjoy a welcome drink while we give some background about the world of the geisha. From there we hit the road on a walking tour that takes close to 2hrs. At the end of the tour, we can help make suggestions for places to go for dinner after too!

This is a great tour to do on your first day in Kyoto to get a snapshot of the city and insights into the local culture. We are sure you will have a blast!

Includes

  • Guided walk of the Gion and Higashiyama districts
  • Bilingual guide
  • Food and drinks

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  • People with mobility impairments

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Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

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4.8 /5

based on 925 reviews

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Michelle – United StatesMay 28, 2025 – Verified booking
We loved this walking tour. We would have never found all the treasures we were shown or learned what we learned with our our great guide. I highly recommend this walking tour.
L
Lien – GermanyMay 28, 2025 – Verified booking
We enjoyed the tour guided by (Candian) Kevin a lot and highly recommend it to others.
S
Stephen – United StatesMay 16, 2025 – Verified booking
Great experience, knowledgeable and friendly guide, got to see a lot of great sights and also saw a few Geisha. Recommended!

Product ID: 353511

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