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Kyoto: Gion Hidden Gems & Geisha Culture Tour
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Duration
2 hours
Meeting point
Macdonald Shijo Ohashi store
Languages
English
From €22.00
Per person
Free Cancellation. No Booking Fees.
Cancel for free up to 24 hours. We price match.
Overview
Step back in time and experience the mysterious beauty of Kyoto’s most famous district. As the lanterns begin to glow, join us for an intimate walk through Gion, where history and tradition breathe through every wooden townhouse. This tour is designed to take you beyond the main roads and into the quiet, soulful heart of the "Old Capital."
What you will explore on this journey:
• Scenic Riverside Beauty: Start at Gion Shirakawa, where willow trees sweep over stone-paved paths. Admire the preserved tea houses that line the water in one of Kyoto’s most picturesque areas.
• Ancient Traditions: Visit a 1,000-year-old shrine and learn the spiritual secrets that have protected Gion for centuries.
• Hidden Backstreets: Escape the crowds as we walk through narrow lanes filled with Edo-period architecture, revealing the authentic charm of old Japan.
• The World of Geisha: Conclude on Hanamikoji Street. While we hope for a glimpse of a Geisha (Geiko) or Maiko, you will discover the reality of their strict training, exquisite kimonos, and the art of their graceful dances.
What you will explore on this journey:
• Scenic Riverside Beauty: Start at Gion Shirakawa, where willow trees sweep over stone-paved paths. Admire the preserved tea houses that line the water in one of Kyoto’s most picturesque areas.
• Ancient Traditions: Visit a 1,000-year-old shrine and learn the spiritual secrets that have protected Gion for centuries.
• Hidden Backstreets: Escape the crowds as we walk through narrow lanes filled with Edo-period architecture, revealing the authentic charm of old Japan.
• The World of Geisha: Conclude on Hanamikoji Street. While we hope for a glimpse of a Geisha (Geiko) or Maiko, you will discover the reality of their strict training, exquisite kimonos, and the art of their graceful dances.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible
Pets
Not allowed
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This activity includes:
- Tatsumi-jinja Shrine (Tatsumi Dai-myojin)
- Yasaka-jinja Shrine
- Ninenzaka
- Hanamikoji Street
- Shirakawa Canal
On arrival
Our guide will be ready to meet you at the side road of McDonald's Shijo Ohashi Store.（As the front of Macdonald gets very busy)
Things to note
・Wear comfortable walking shoes
・Bring water and sunscreen for the walk
・Photography is allowed, but flash photography is not permitted inside temples
・The tour will take place even in the rain. Please bring an umbrella or a raincoat.
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.
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