Gion Night Tour: Geisha District Exploration

Discover Kyoto’s Gion by night in an intimate, small-group tour. Explore secret paths, enjoy personal guide attention, and immerse in local culture.

Duration: 1 hour, 40 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gionmachi Minamigawa - One of Kyoto’s most renowned streets. You might spot a Maiko or Geiko if you’re fortunate. If you do, greet them with a smile and say “Konnichiwa.”
  • Yasui-Konpiragu - A shrine that aids in forming new relationships and severing harmful ones. For couples, it strengthens their bond.
  • Sannenzaka Ninenzaka - This path…
What's Included
  • Photography service
Additional Information

Experience the tranquil nighttime ambiance of Gion, offering a stark contrast to its daytime vibe.
Beginning at the iconic Minamiza Theater in Gion, the journey will lead to Hanamikoji, renowned as the geisha district. Here, participants can not only appreciate the traditional streets but also gain insights into the unique customs and fascinating trivia…

Location
Minamiza Theater
Come to the front of the theater named Minamiza near Gion-Shijo station. I will be there with a sign "TravelinGood!!".
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jennifer_t
Apr 19, 2025
Our guide Shu was... - Our guide Shu was wonderful. He competently guided the group around the Gion district always ensuring everyone kept together and could hear his explanations. Very worthwhile tour. Great to see this area without the crowds and see it lit up at night.
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Jon
Apr 15, 2025
Great tour in a town rich with culture - It was so insightful to learn about the gion area and culture so when we explored on our own we knew what we were seeing and doing. This is a must do tour for anyone going to Kyoto and want to learn about the gion area.
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Samanthagodfrey84
Apr 10, 2025
Wonderful evening walk through a tourist free Kyoto - The Gion & Geisha walk was a wonderful experience. We saw a number of Geisha and Maiko in the Gion district and saw beautiful parts of Kyoto without the crowds of the daytime. Our guide, Sho, was very knowledgeable and funny and made sure we had a great tour. Not a tour for those with mobility issues as there were a lot of steps.
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Jenniferai1676hc
Apr 8, 2025
What a lovely and beautiful tour. - What a lovely and beautiful tour. Likey (sp?) was so knowledgable and friendly. I had done another tour two days earlier with someone else, and it was not good, I went to this with some trepidation. I could not have been happier with the experience. Such a a lovely surprise. We had our two younger children (10 & 8 yrs old) with us and our tour guide answered every question they had. I would say that we all enjoyed this immensely. It was beautiful to see these gorgeous locations in the evening without the crowds. Stunning.
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754kimberleyt
Mar 30, 2025
A great way to spend the night in Kyoto - Sho was so friendly and funny, and we all learned so much. Such a great tour, even for our kids to keep up. Thank you for a fun night Sho!!
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Monica_g
Mar 27, 2025
I had this tour back in... - I had this tour back in July 2024 and I felt very safe! I learned a lot of new facts, and I got to see a festival/ceremony that night! I went solo and I’d definitely recommend it to a friend! Unfortunately, I can’t remember my tour guides name but he wore glasses !
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Robertbp6896lu
Mar 15, 2025
Excellent Night - It was so beautiful to see the city and shrines at night. We even saw a Geisha leaving her cab. The guide was very knowledgeable and personable. It was worth the cost to walk around and listen to him. The only thing to know is that it’s a lot of walking, so be ready.
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Frank_p
Mar 12, 2025
Loved seeing Gion At night - Great tour. Our guide was very informative and took us to a lot of places for this short tour. Recommend seeing this area in the evening as it was such a different experience.
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Tour41107246945
Apr 5, 2025
Learning more about geisha’s lifestyle away from the crowds - The information provided on maiko and geiko life makes a big difference on how we experienced the Gion neighborhood. Doing the walk in the evening made it a lot more enjoyable then during the day where the streets are (extremely) crowded during the peak cherry blossom period. The guide also took us to good photo spots
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Rapidrogglamgill
Mar 21, 2025
Bad weather but great night photos! - Our guide Sho was informative but it was freezing and raining, so he was battling against the weather! It was great that Sho took us to some great sights to take night photos as well.
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up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).