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A shrine with a statue, surrounded by autumn leaves and flowers. 1
A traditional Japanese festival float with intricate decorations and figures. 2
A traditional festival with a large, colorful float, spectators, and performers in traditional attire. 3
A stack of tickets with Japanese text and numbers. 4
A display case filled with various traditional Japanese crafts and decorations. 5
By Local Insight Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is €187 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Feel the magic of Kyoto at night as you wander through Gion
    • Discover hidden teahouses and hear timeless stories of geisha traditions
    • Stroll along the Shirakawa Canal, one of the most romantic places in Kyoto
    • Learn about the legends of geiko and maiko, Kyoto’s geisha
    • Capture the beauty of lantern-lit alleys and traditional machiya houses

Activity location

    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 1 Chome-18 Gion, Kisarazu, Chiba 292-0052, Japan
    • Kisarazu, Chiba, Japan

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided evening walk through Gion
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Yasaka Shrine
  • Inclusions
    Stories about geisha traditions
  • Inclusions
    Walk along Shirakawa Canal
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks

What you can expect

  • Begin your evening adventure at Yasaka Shrine, where flickering candles create a mystical atmosphere. Follow your guide through narrow streets lined with traditional machiya houses, pausing at quiet corners and hidden spots for photos.

    As you wander through Gion, the historic geisha district, hear the legends of geiko and maiko, Kyoto’s geisha, and learn how these traditions continue today. Discover the secrets of cobblestone alleys and wooden teahouses that hold centuries of history.

    End your tour near the Shirakawa Canal, one of the most romantic places in Kyoto, where reflections of lanterns shimmer on the water. Perfect for couples, photographers, and anyone who wants to see Kyoto through a more intimate lens.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 1 Chome-18 Gion, Kisarazu, Chiba 292-0052, Japan
    • Kisarazu, Chiba, Japan