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A narrow street at night with traditional buildings and a pagoda. 1
A narrow street at night with traditional buildings on either side, illuminated by street lamps. 2
A narrow street at night with traditional buildings, a person taking a photo, and another person standing nearby. 3
A nighttime street with traditional buildings, a curved structure, and street lamps. 4
A person taking a photo of a traditional wooden structure with a fence in front. 5
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Free cancellation available
The previous price was €86 and current price is €60 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Wander Kyoto’s atmospheric, lantern-lit streets after dusk with a local guide.
    • Explore Gion’s historic wooden facades and quiet alleyways.
    • Visit the softly illuminated Yasaka Shrine and feel its spiritual presence.
    • Walk through timeless stone paths like Sanneizaka in peaceful night glow.
    • Conclude near Kiyomizu Temple’s Nio-mon Gate under the night sky.

Activity location

    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 日本、〒605-0074 京都府京都市東山区祇園町南側570−2 | The tour begins in front of Gion Kobu Kaburenjo Theater, the heart of Kyoto’s traditional performing arts. Your guide will be waiting for you with a yellow sign. For exact location details, please refer to the map provided.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Group Tour

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 20:00
Price details
€65.42
€62.15 x 1 Adult€62.15
Total
The previous price was €65.42 and current price is €62.15
5% off

Private Tour

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Price details
€85.33
€59.73 x 1 Adult€59.73
Total
The previous price was €85.33 and current price is €59.73
30% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided night walking tour of Kyoto's Gion area
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Yasaka Shrine
  • Inclusions
    Walk through old alleyways
  • Inclusions
    View of Kiyomizu-dera at night
  • Exclusions
    food and drinks

Know before you book

    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Experience the enchanting atmosphere of Kyoto at night on this guided walking tour through the historic Gion and Higashiyama districts. As daylight fades and lanterns begin to glow, your knowledgeable local guide will lead you through the narrow, winding lanes of Gion, where traditional wooden facades reflect soft light and the crowds of daytime visitors disappear. You’ll learn about Kyoto’s thousand-year-old culture and uncover hidden tales as you walk past lantern-lit Yasaka Shrine, its spiritual aura magnified in the quiet darkness. Continue through atmospheric alleyways and stone paths towards three-ninen-zaka and the Nio-mon Gate of Kiyomizu Temple, both bathed in a serene nocturnal glow. Along the way, feel the history of Kyoto come alive, from the graceful silhouettes of ancient structures to the whispers of stories embedded in every corner. This peaceful night stroll offers an authentic and unforgettable way to see a different side of one of Japan’s most beloved cities.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 日本、〒605-0074 京都府京都市東山区祇園町南側570−2 | The tour begins in front of Gion Kobu Kaburenjo Theater, the heart of Kyoto’s traditional performing arts. Your guide will be waiting for you with a yellow sign. For exact location details, please refer to the map provided.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan