Gion Night Tour: Explore Historic Geisha District

Discover Kyoto’s Gion by night in an intimate, small-group tour. Explore secret paths, enjoy personal guide attention, and immerse in local culture.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gionmachi Minamigawa - One of Kyoto’s most renowned streets. You might spot a Maiko or Geiko if you’re fortunate. If you do, greet them with a smile and say “Konnichiwa.”
  • Yasui-Konpiragu - A shrine that aids in forming new relationships and severing harmful ones. For couples, it strengthens their bond.
  • Sannenzaka Ninenzaka - This path…
What's Included
  • Photography service
Additional Information

In the Gion district, a wealth of traditional attractions can be found within a compact, walkable area.

  • A town steeped in geisha culture with a 300-year history, featuring historic buildings.
  • A wooden pagoda that has stood for over 600 years.
  • Shrines with a history spanning more than 1,000 years.
  • Charming streets paved with stone.
    Our tour…
Location
Minamiza Theater
Come to the front of the theater named Minamiza near Gion-Shijo station. I will be there with a sign "TravelinGood!!".
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Brenda_c
Nov 28, 2024
Best way to experience Gion - Wonderful guide walked us through historic neighborhood that is hub of Kyoto culture and nightlife. We saw Geisha, gorgeous temples, and the city’s famous architecture all while walking and chatting with our knowledgeable and easy going guide.
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Daniel_b
Nov 18, 2024
It was nice to visit Gion... - It was nice to visit Gion district at night and be able to learn about the history while avoiding all the crowds. Sho did a great job with answering all our questions.
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Nicole_b
Nov 17, 2024
Highly recommend this tour! - We greatly enjoyed our tour with Sho on Friday night. We learned so much and he made the tour very fun and interesting. We wouldn’t have found some of these areas on our own, and even if we did, our visit to Gion would not have been as meaningful. The tour was an hour and a half, and we felt was the perfect length. We saw and learned a lot in that time, but also had time for dinner and shopping that evening during our limited time in Kyoto.
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Patti
Nov 13, 2024
Such a beautiful walk. - I would highly recommend this tour. Our guide was lovely and very informative. The streets are so beautiful that you walk through.
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Tour67715421623
Oct 17, 2024
Gion Night walk - Sho is an awesome tour guide. We were able to experience all the touristy spots and they were crowd-free! We also asked him a lot of questions which he answered amicably. He also gave us a glimpse of the everyday life in Kyoto and what it is like to be a local. Thank you so much! ありがとうございます!🫶
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Adrian_s
Oct 16, 2024
Would highly recommend - Sho was excellent! He was knowledgeable, and took us through the quiet streets, and secret spots for great photos
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Rachel_w
Oct 12, 2024
Fun, night tour - Sho was a good tour guide. He was enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the area. I would absolutely recommend this tour!
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Erin_s
Oct 3, 2024
Great night tour - Sho was a great guide very informative and entertaining. We very much enjoyed experiencing the Gion district without the crowds and heat.
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Raymond_t
Sep 29, 2024
Gion is relaxing at night. - This was a very good tour. It's a much more enjoyable experience walking through Gion at night than during the day, as I have done both and the amount of tourists during the daytime is overwhelming. The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the activities that go on in the area, and we saw many different shrines and temples. Would recommend.
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Stefan_p
Oct 12, 2024
Night walk with Sho - Our Guide Sho was an absolute pleasure. What a nice and polite guy. He even offered his umbrella to those who didn't have one.
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