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By Daytur Tourism
Free cancellation available
Price is €53 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
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Overview

    • Gion Historic Walk: Explore Kyoto's famous geisha district.
    • Geisha Culture & Lore: Discover authentic geiko traditions.
    • Hands-on Wagashi Class: Craft seasonal Japanese sweets.
    • Interactive Workshop: Enjoy a 1-hour sweet-making session.
    • Sweet Tasting & Tea: Savour your handmade wagashi with tea.

Activity location

  • Starbucks Coffee - Kyoto Gion Hotel
    • 555番地
    • 605-0074, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Starbucks Coffee - Kyoto Gion Hotel
    • 555番地
    • 605-0074, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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The Art of Gion Geisha District & Sweet Making

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Itinerary:

· Meeting Point: Meet your guide at the assigned meeting point.

· Gion District Tour (2 Hours): Guided walk through the lantern-lit lanes, historic teahouse streets, and cultural highlights of Gion, ending at the sweets workshop venue.

· Sweet-Making Class (1 Hour): Participate in a guided Nerikiri Wagashi sweet-making workshop led by an instructor.

· Tasting & Conclusion: Enjoy your handmade Japanese sweets with tea. The tour concludes at this venue

Important Note: The above itinerary is for reference only. The attractions, tour sequence, and timing may be adjusted on the day of the tour based on weather, crowd conditions, or prayer schedule requirements.

Language options: English
Starting time: 14:00
Price details
€53.34 x 2 Adults€106.68
Total
Price is €106.68

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    2 hours Gion Guided Tour with English Guide
  • Inclusions
    1-hour hands-on Japanese sweet-making workshop (Nerikiri Wagashi) Group class
  • Inclusions
    All sweet-making ingredients, tools, and instructor fees
  • Inclusions
    Japanese tea during the sweet-tasting session
  • Exclusions
    Meals and drinks (unless specified)
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses and shopping
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Exclusions
    Tips

Know before you book

    • Tour is walking based. You must be physicaly fit to get walk
    • Tour is available in English or Japanese professional guide
    • Children below 3 years join free of charge.
    • Wheelchair not accessible
    • Tour is shared with other guests
    • 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

  • Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance and hidden traditions of Kyoto on a 3-hour guided culture and craft tour through Gion. Journey through preserved cobblestone lantern-lit streets, historic wooden machiya townhouses, and sacred shrine grounds while uncovering the fascinating world of Kyoto’s Geiko and Maiko (Geisha culture).

    Led by an expert guide, your walking tour concludes at the renowned culture centre, where you’ll participate in a hands-on Japanese sweet-making workshop (Nerikiri Wagashi). Craft your own traditional edible art and enjoy it alongside a fresh cup of traditional green tea.

    Tour Highlights

    • Historic Gion Walking Tour: Explore Kyoto’s premier Geisha district, famous for tea houses, preserved wooden architecture, and traditional atmosphere.
    • Shrine & District Heritage: Begin near iconic temple and shrine grounds at the edge of Gion, learning about local spiritual traditions and historical landmarks.
    • Geisha Culture & Lore: Discover the authentic history, training, daily life, and art forms of Kyoto's Geiko and Maiko from your local guide.
    • Hands-on Sweet-Making: Sep inside cultural workshop space for an interactive, 1-hour traditional Japanese sweet-making class.
    • Craft Authentic Wagashi: Learn to shape and design seasonal Nerikiri—delicate traditional sweets crafted to reflect nature and seasons.
    • Sweet Tasting & Tea: Savour your handmade creations paired with delicious Japanese tea at the end of the workshop.

Location

Activity location

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    Starbucks Coffee - Kyoto Gion Hotel
    • 555番地
    • 605-0074, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Starbucks Coffee - Kyoto Gion Hotel
    • 555番地
    • 605-0074, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan