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Kyoto Gion Private Tour: Geisha Culture and Hidden Streets

Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$191.36
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Enjoy an exclusive private Gion tour with your own guide, uncovering Kyoto’s hidden stories and geisha culture.
Kyoto Gion Private Tour: Geisha Culture and Hidden Streets
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

  • Local Guide

Meeting point
There will be a guide holding a sign that says [Local Guide Stars] waiting at the side of Macdonald. As the front of Macdonald gets very busy Google map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/B6x5uJcvaErygMHT9
Return details
Your tour concludes in Japan’s most iconic and renowned geisha district.

  • Pontocho District
    Discover Pontocho, Kyoto’s famous historic alley filled with traditional charm and local atmosphere.
  • A local chill-out spot by the Kamogawa River (pass by)
  • Gion Shirakawa
    See beautifully preserved Edo-period townhouses along a picturesque historic street
  • Yasaka Shrine
    Discover Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto’s iconic 1,000-year-old shrine at the heart of the historic Gion district.
  • If you don’t take a photo on this street, it might feel like you haven’t really been to Kyoto. They say if you fall here, you’ll die in two years — but your guide will explain the truth behind this eerie rumor. Plus, there are plenty of great shops along the way!
  • Hokan-ji Temple
    See Hōkan-ji, Kyoto’s iconic five-story pagoda, a symbol of the city’s timeless beauty.
  • Yasui-Konpiragu
    Visit Yasui Konpiragu Shrine, famous for cutting bad ties and welcoming good relationships and new beginnings.
  • Hanamikoji Street
    A street where you might have a chance to see a geisha. Your guide will share the history and hidden stories behind the world of geisha.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Kyoto Gion Private Tour: Geisha Culture and Hidden Streets

    Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
    $191.36
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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