Gion Walking Tour: Kyoto's Geisha District

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: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Miyagawacho Kaburenjo - We walk through the geisha quarters and explain about the secret lives of these masters of the arts.
  • Kennin-ji Temple - We walk through the grounds of this beautiful temple and give you a brief introduction to Zen Buddhism.
  • Yasakanoto - One of the most remarkable views in Kyoto and simply magical at nightfall….
What's Included
  • Professional tour guide
Additional Information

Discover the enchanting allure of Kyoto’s shrines, shadows, and timeless charm as night falls. The city truly comes alive in the evening, with lanterns illuminating the streets and the bustling crowds giving way to a serene atmosphere. Gion, in particular, transforms into a place of ageless beauty. This leisurely walking tour offers an opportunity to…

Location
Tsuruha Drug Yasaka Shrine Store
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Ladinac2014
Oct 8, 2025
Amazing tour thanks to Karim! - We had an amazing tour with Karim who made a fun yet very educating tour. He even went out of his way to send me special recommendations for certain shops after the tour!
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John
Sep 22, 2025
Great tour with Kevin, couldn’t recommend more highly - Fantastic tour with knowledgeable and engaging guide Kevin, a longtime resident. History along with insights into modern Japanese culture.
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Road435867
Sep 13, 2025
The best tour with Ben! - It exceeded our expectations! Ben our tour guide was very knowledgeable and well prepared! He taught us everything about Japanese history and tied it to the tour of Gion in a flawless way with funny anecdotes and lot’s of room for questions! We thoroughly enjoyed it, highly recommend!
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Sightsee53090824628
Sep 13, 2025
Tour guide Ben: closest thing you'll get to a geisha! - Awesome tour at night with Ben. Super knowledgeable guy and very fun to talk to. Knows a lot about everything and gave us great recommendations for the rest of our trip!! Absolutely would recommend!
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Ritag3279
Jul 25, 2025
Amazing fun and informative tour ❤️ Diana is incredible’ - Amazing tour! Diana is incredible :) we loved it ! So much interesting information and perfect recommendations! I recommend a lot!
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Cmilito
Jul 19, 2025
- We had an awesome night tour of Gion with Canadian Kevin (although he's been there so long he's basically Japanese)! Kevin knew where to take us to avoid the crowds, but still see the main sights and get the photos you want. He was very knowledgable and the cultural information we learned from his personal experiences in Japan were arguably the most informative things we learned from any tour guide while in Japan.
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302xyz
Jul 3, 2025
Night tour in Gion - Highly recommend! I had really great time walking around with our guide Ben, he not only showed us the amazing spots, but also shared lots of stories and history behind.
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Akseenbetter
Jun 24, 2025
Great walking tour at night! - Great walking tour of Gion District at night. Visited many highlights and avoided the crowds. It was great! Really enjoyed talking with the guide as well.
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Zcme
May 29, 2025
A great experience - Ben was incredibly knowledgeable and had answers to all our questions. He took us to some beautiful spots and was generally friendly and entertaining.
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H
Aug 12, 2025
This was not we expected - Unfortunately, our experience with this tour was disappointing. The guide did not seem knowledgeable about the sites we were visiting. When we asked a few questions, she couldn’t explain the historical meaning behind them and didn’t try to engage us by asking what we knew or had heard. Instead, she just stuck to her prepared script, which felt flat and uninteresting. There was little interaction or passion in the delivery, and to be honest, we were relieved when the tour ended.
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).