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Kyoto Short Walk: Hidden Streets & Culture in 90 Minutes
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Duration
1h 30min
Meeting point
Edion - Kyoto Kawaramachi Main Store
Languages
English
From €0
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Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
Discover Kyoto’s historic streets, cultural landmarks, and local atmosphere in just 90 minutes.
Explore Gion and Higashiyama with a local Japanese guide on a smart and engaging walking tour.
Perfect for travelers who want to experience Kyoto in an enjoyable and authentic way.
Whether it’s your first visit to Kyoto or you are returning for a deeper experience, this tour offers a great introduction to Kyoto’s culture, history, and everyday life.
Your guide, Kazu, is a local Japanese guide from the Kansai region with extensive experience guiding international visitors.
He shares easy-to-understand explanations about Japanese culture, history, religion, and daily life, helping you discover Kyoto beyond typical sightseeing spots.
Along the way, you will explore:
• Shijo Bridge and the Kamo River
• Gion district and Hanamikoji Street
• Yasaka Shrine
• Maruyama Park
• Chion-in San-mon Gate
• Gion Shirakawa area
This tour is ideal for:
First-time visitors to Kyoto
Travelers looking for a smart and efficient walking tour
Travelers interested in Japanese culture and local stories
Visitors with limited time who still want an authentic Kyoto experience
Explore Gion and Higashiyama with a local Japanese guide on a smart and engaging walking tour.
Perfect for travelers who want to experience Kyoto in an enjoyable and authentic way.
Whether it’s your first visit to Kyoto or you are returning for a deeper experience, this tour offers a great introduction to Kyoto’s culture, history, and everyday life.
Your guide, Kazu, is a local Japanese guide from the Kansai region with extensive experience guiding international visitors.
He shares easy-to-understand explanations about Japanese culture, history, religion, and daily life, helping you discover Kyoto beyond typical sightseeing spots.
Along the way, you will explore:
• Shijo Bridge and the Kamo River
• Gion district and Hanamikoji Street
• Yasaka Shrine
• Maruyama Park
• Chion-in San-mon Gate
• Gion Shirakawa area
This tour is ideal for:
First-time visitors to Kyoto
Travelers looking for a smart and efficient walking tour
Travelers interested in Japanese culture and local stories
Visitors with limited time who still want an authentic Kyoto experience
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Not allowed
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This activity includes:
- Hanamikoji Street
- Minamiza Theater
- Maruyama Park
- Yasaka-jinja Shrine
- Gion Shinbashi Bridge
- Edion - Kyoto Kawaramachi Main Store
- Chionin Sanmon Gate
- Tatsumi-jinja Shrine (Tatsumi Dai-myojin)
- English Speaking Guide
Our Guides
Kazu Ashida
On arrival
Meeting Point:
Hankyu Railway Kyoto Kawaramachi Station – Exit 2-B.
The exit is located on the southeast corner of Shijo-dori and Kawaramachi-dori, in front of the EDION electronics store.
Your guide will be waiting outside the exit, holding a red cloth.
(Opposite Takashimaya Department Store)
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You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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