Explore the mystery of Geisha in Gion: An enchanting Kyoto night walk
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69 Ratings
Kyoto
Uncover the secrets of the geisha in Gion, Kyoto's preserved district. Join our enchanting night walk to witness real-life geisha and learn about their mysterious lives.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
What's Included
  • Tour Guide
Additional Information

No trip to Kyoto is complete without a trip to the old preserved district of Gion, and it’s no surprise why it’s such a popular place to visit. It is one of the only places in the world where you can see a real-life ‘geisha’ walking along the beautiful alleyways. Join our Gion Night Walk and we can tell you all about the mysterious lives of the geisha as we walk along these charming cobblestoned streets all lit up with lantern light. Let these places some to life with a fun and friendly guide to tell you what happens behind the closed doors of Gion.

Location
Kyoto Fun
Please look for the "Kyoto Fun" sign and head up to the 2nd floor where we will gather before heading out for the tour.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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931noahk
Jun 1, 2024
Amazing Canadian Kevin - Canadian Kevin was amazing and told me a lot that I really didn’t know. He listened to my ever going lectures on pokemon! Would recommend and request this Kevin!!!
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313sarahwkinard
Jun 1, 2024
Great intro to Kyoto! - Canadian Kevin was great. Very knowledgeable and full of great information. It was a fascinating tour, and a lovely walk. I would absolutely recommend!!
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Safari01461568542
May 24, 2024
Best tour ever! Highly recommend it! - This was by far the best tour I ever did and one of the best experiences ever! The tour was so well organized, informativ and fun. We even got to see some Geikos, which was an absolute highlight. Our tour guide showed us around the city and explained a lot of things about Kyoto and the traditions, the religions and the culture. I can only highly recommend this tour!
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Sandi921
May 20, 2024
Fabulous Evening Activity in Kyoto - A highlight of my brief visit of Kyoto. Nile offers wonderful insights to the world of geikos and maikos. He leads a walking tour of the geisha districts and shares memorable stories and interesting information regarding not only the geisha world, but the culture and practice of Shinto and Buddhist traditions. A must do!
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796wisel
May 11, 2024
Tasteful Experience - Beautiful @ Night - Really great way to learn a little about the Kyoto and Japanese culture. I found it much more enriching than walking through the streets like I normally would! It was especially nice doing the night tour (@8pm) and exoeriencing the Kyoto streets much quiter and beautifully lit with street lanterns. Thanks to Kevin the tour guide for being friendly, open, and a big komokaburi of knowledge!
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N4609vuleahd
May 3, 2024
Excellent night time tour of Kyoto - We wanted an introduction to Kyoto’s Geisha district and history so booked onto this tour. Although it was one of the later starts (8pm) it meant the city was beginning to quieten down and we had many of the sights to ourselves. Our guide Kevin was really knowledgeable about Kyoto and clearly loves the city which made it a really enjoyable experience to do the tour with him. We learnt so much about Shinto, Buddhist and Zen Buddhist traditions, the history of the city and the role of Meikos and Geikos. Kevin also made sure we understood the rules of visiting the Geisha district and we were lucky enough to see a few Meikos and Geikos on the streets. Wonderful tour and fully recommend!
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Isaul_t
May 1, 2024
Awesome tour - Great tour, awesome knowledge and got to actually see a Meiko,Geiko, and even an older Geiko it was a good experience
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Aleksandra_r
Apr 30, 2024
Discover Kyoto's Geisha District of Gyon - We had our tour with Kevin. I have to say that the tour was a highlight of our time in Kyoto. Kevin's knowledge and passion of Geisha culture and entire area of Higashiama district gave us great perspective of Japanese roots. I strongly recommend this tour.
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Getaway593690
Apr 29, 2024
Best tour you can imagine!!! Kevin is from Canada so nice to have the tour in great English. He really knows the area!! - Best tour you can imagine!!! Kevin is from Canada so nice to have the tour in great English. He really knows the area!! Very nice!! Gave us information about many more things to do in Kyoto
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Wanderer44765357743
Apr 27, 2024
One of the best tour in Kyoto - The tour was super nice and interesting! Kevin (our Canadian guide) is really friendly and gave us many good informations, and showed us the best Gion’s streets. I really recommend him and this tour !
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