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.

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Frances_h
Jan 31, 2025
This might tour is highly... - This might tour is highly recommended! Our tour guide is very knowledgeable and gave us so much insight about this heritage area and geisha’s culture. It was a wonderful walk covering a lot of main landmarks. However it is a bit long and cold for me and my kid.
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Jason_p
Jan 26, 2025
Excellent introduction to Kyoto Gion - This was was a very good tour. Sho took us places that we wouldn’t have found ourselves. This is the perfect tour to acclimate to Kyoto’s Gion District and understand some of its history. Sho was very friendly.
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Ralexander1
Jan 7, 2025
Lots of fun, Kyoto is beautiful at night - We had a great time exploring Kyoto at night with our guide, Sho! We visited some great sights that were beautiful to see in the evening when things were calm, versus going during really busy/crowded times. It gave us a different perspective into what the city is like and we were able to appreciate more of its beauty. Thank you, Sho!
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Lalzirliani_c
Dec 11, 2024
So glad I did this tour!! - This tour was the one of the best decision I made. The meeting place was easy to find, Sho (the tour guide) was wonderful, he was friendly, kept us on track and on time. He took us on paths that I otherwise would not have known to take, and showed us great picture spots! I did the later tour (8:30 pm) and this provided a quieter walk and less people in the area which was a nice added bonus, we even saw a few Geisha’s coming out of a private tea room! Great value for money, I already have recommended this tour to my friends visiting next year and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a quick and informative tour with a wonderful tour guide.
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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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Nicole_m
Dec 31, 2024
Kyoto lowdown by night - Great insights into the Gion district from a local and fantastic photo spots. Tour guide very informative about the current culture of Kyoto.
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