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Kyoto Gion Night Tour: Experience Japan's Traditional Culture
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$348.94
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Overview
The Gion district, steeped in rich Japanese heritage, invites you to immerse yourself in its enchanting evening atmosphere. Delight in traditional performing arts and savor authentic Zen-style cuisine during this exclusive 4-hour cultural journey.
- 🏷️ Exclusive Evening Tour: This package includes a captivating evening filled with traditional performances at Gion Corner, showcasing Kyoto dance, tea ceremonies, and seasonal bunraku or noh plays.
- 🕔 5:05 PM Departure: Begin your adventure with a prompt departure, ensuring you maximize your time in this historic district.
- 🌟 Your National Government Licensed English Guide will provide expert insights, enriching your understanding of Japan's cultural heritage throughout the tour.
- 🏯 Stroll through the atmospheric streets of Gion, illuminated by charming paper lanterns, and visit the historic Tatsumi Shrine, a sacred place for maiko artists.
- 🧘♂️ Enjoy a unique candlelit tea ceremony in a traditional ryokan courtyard, where tranquility and tradition blend seamlessly.
- 🍽️ Savor a meticulously prepared Zen-style vegetarian dinner, featuring seasonal ingredients that reflect Buddhist culinary traditions.
- 📸 Capture memorable moments with the opportunity to take photos with maiko, adding a personal touch to your experience.
- 🚶♂️ Suitable for all fitness levels, this tour is designed to be accessible while providing a deep dive into the cultural essence of Kyoto.
- 🗺️ Conveniently located near public transportation, making it easy to reach the meeting point and explore the area further.
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5:05 PM Departure
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours
- Japanese-style dinner
- National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter
- Other admission fees included in the tour
- Gratuities
- Dinner time drink charges
Meeting point
Meet your guide holding a JTB Sunrise Tours sign at GOOD NATURE HOTEL 1F in front of the hotel entrance. The hotel is a 2 minute walk from Hankyu Kyoto Line Kyoto Kawaramachi Station, Exit 4.
Return details
After dinner, the tour ends at the location. Gion Yoshi-Ima is situated in a convenient location in central Gion district, making it ideal for an evening stroll around Gion after dinner.
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Gion CornerTake some time to appreciate Japan’s traditional arts such as a traditional Kyoto dance, tea ceremony, flower arrangement, koto music, bugaku (court dance and music), kyogen (traditional Japanese comic theater), bunraku (Japanese puppet theatre), or a noh play. Each performance is organized into a 5-10 minute show, so it can be enjoyed casually.
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Hanamikoji StreetWalk from Hanamikoji-dori Street, lined with historic teahouses and restaurants, to Gion Shimbashi, an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. Partway through, enjoy the atmosphere of an evening in Gion illuminated by paper lanterns that vary by area, and visit the Tatsumi Shrine, also known as Gion's Inari Shrine, where maiko pray for improvement in their art.
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Enjoy an exclusive private evening tea ceremony with candle light at Gion Yoshi-Ima's tea ceremony room Kurenaitei. Dinner will be served in Zen style, a simple but well-balanced dietetic meal now attracting global attention. Gion Yoshi-Ima is a traditional Kyoto townhouse featuring a long, narrow-fronted style called "unagi no nedoko," which means a bed for an eel. Look forward to its interesting structure including a courtyard that's not visible from the outside.
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Kyoto Gion Night Tour: Experience Japan's Traditional Culture
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$348.94
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!