Ultimate Kyoto Walking Tour: Gion, Kiyomizudera & Highlights
5.0
8 Ratings
Kyoto

Explore Kyoto’s Gion, Pontocho, and Yasaka Shrine at sunset. Uncover secrets with a passionate guide. Book your unforgettable walking tour now.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Pontocho District - Pontocho, a narrow alley in Kyoto, Japan, is renowned for its traditional dining and entertainment. Lined with restaurants, ranging from high-end establishments to small izakayas, it’s a popular spot for experiencing authentic Japanese cuisine. The area, especially picturesque at night with its atmospheric lighting, retains an old-world charm and is also known for occasional geisha sightings.

What's Included
  • Kiyumizudera
  • Geisha sightings (rare)
  • Kenninji Temple
  • Yasaka Shrine
  • Yasaka Pagoda
  • Professional Guide
  • Gion District
  • Hanamikoji
What's Not Included
  • Tips for the guide (appreciated)
  • Pick up service (not available)
  • Dinner
Additional Information

Discover Kyoto’s essence on our exclusive group tour. Stroll through Pontocho, explore Gion’s geisha culture, visit Kiyomizudera, and find peace at Yasaka Shrine. Enjoy insider insights and receive a traditional Japanese gift, making your journey through these iconic neighborhoods truly unforgettable.

Don’t forget to check out our Arashiyama walking tour at Japanify.com

  • Geisha might be seen, though they’re quite rare.
Location
105-1 Hashimotochō
We will meet all in front of McDonald's near Kyoto-Kawaramachi station EXIT 1B. Please arrive 15 MINUTES before the meeting time. To keep in touch easily, please download WHATSAPP app before you come. Can't wait to see you all there!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Fearless536210
Jul 19, 2024
Fabulous Scenic Gion Tour - Aron was an amazing host and tour guide. We had a wonderful 4 hour scenic tour through the Gion district of Kyoto. We saw several temples, shrines and fascinating buildings along the route. Aron was very friendly and had wonderful stories and information to share. He bought water for us and showed concern for our comfort in the hot weather. He took photos of our group and sent them via What's App. We were so happy that we signed up for this tour, given limited time in Kyoto. Highly recommend if you don't mind a lot of walking.
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Y3754tcsimonep
May 8, 2024
An afternoon around Gion - We spent a truly exceptional afternoon with Aron, our very competent and very nice guide. The afternoon passed without realizing the time. Aron took us to many magical places, giving us experiences of Japanese culture. If you come to these parts we highly recommend you try his tour. Thanks and Great Aron
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132giedred
Apr 11, 2024
Night in Gion - Guide proved our theory, that a foreigner is usually a more knowledhable and enterntainable guide. Fun hat, great conversations and amazing Kyoto after sun down!
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Jennifer
Mar 28, 2024
Great Tour - Aron was our tour guide. Great and Informative tour. A lot of walking for sure. We had to leave the tour only because we took the train to Osaka and got there about 12pm and tour was at 4pm so we were super tired and still had to train it back to Osaka. Overall would do the tour again.
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Ilariob845
Mar 6, 2024
Fabulous - It was a fantastic experience, the guide Aron showed us the hidden beauties of Kyoto, starting from the Nishiki market, and then entering the fabulous streets of Gion, which to say I highly recommend this tour to all those who love exploring new places. Special thanks again go to Aron who made us discover and get to know places with such passion and lightness and made us feel at home. 5 stars deserved.
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Francoma1389ka
Feb 6, 2024
Lot’s of laughter and stunning views - I took the chance to visit Kyoto Kawamarachi together with the fantastic tour guide whom i’ve met at my last visit in Japan! We laughed and walked a lot and the views were spectacular. I highly recommend this experience!!
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