Kyoto Gion Night Walk & Geisha District Guided Tour

- Explore the wonderfully atmospheric Gion district, Kyoto’s famous Geisha district, at night - Gain a deeper understanding of Japan’s culture, traditions, and the world of geisha from a friendly and knowledgeable guide - Wander around traditional backstreets, visit offbeat temples and shrines, and you may even catch a glimpse of a geiko or maiko (apprentice geiko) - Book at any time – last-minute bookings are accepted!

1. 1

   Stop 1

   10 min

   Meet your guide in front of the big black world map in central Kyoto.

2. 2

   Statue of Izumo no Okuni

   5 min

   See the statue of Izumo no Okuni, the woman credited with founding kabuki, near the historic Minamiza Theatre.

3. 3

   Hanamikoji Street

   30 min

   Stroll Gion’s most famous street, lined with wooden teahouses where geiko and maiko entertain guests.

4. 4

   Yasui-Konpiragu

   15 min

   Visit a shrine known for breaking bad ties and creating good ones, home to a stone covered in thousands of paper wishes.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   15 min

   Admire the five-story Yasaka Pagoda, one of Kyoto’s most iconic and photographed landmarks.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   15 min

   Walk down a preserved stone-paved slope lined with traditional wooden shops and machiya houses.

7. 7

   Nene-no-Michi

   10 min

   Follow a quiet stone lane named after Nene, the wife of the samurai ruler Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

8. 8

   Maruyama Park

   15 min

   Explore Kyoto’s oldest public park, famous for its giant weeping cherry tree.

9. 9

   Yasaka Shrine

   20 min

   See the vermilion gate and the lantern-covered dance hall of Gion’s guardian shrine.

10. 10

    Stop 10

    20 min

    Wander along a willow-lined canal with traditional teahouses and the charming Tatsumi Bridge.

11. 11

    Pontocho District

    20 min

    Squeeze through a narrow lantern-lit alley packed with restaurants and teahouses beside the Kamo River

12. 12

    Stop 12

    5 min

    Finish at a historic bridge over the Kamo River, once the end of the old Tokaido road from Edo (Tokyo)

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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