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

Explore the timeless allure of Gion, Kyoto’s famous entertainment district, celebrated for its ties to the enigmatic world of geisha. Stroll through charming backstreets that appear untouched by time as your guide shares intriguing stories. With just two hours in Kyoto, this tour is an ideal choice!
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Location
河松マンション
Our office is located on the 2nd floor. It is a little tricky to find, but look for the KYOTO FUN signs and take the stairs to the 2nd floor.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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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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Cibbueno
May 12, 2025
Great evening walking around Gion - Great tour with Diana, we learned a lot about Gion, Geishas/Geikos/Maikos, Japanese culture, shrines and Kyoto itself. Super recommend to do this when you arrive in Kyoto so you can get familiar with the city.
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Lance_r
May 1, 2025
Excellent tour that I... - Excellent tour that I would highly recommend. Guide was very knowledgable and helpful in answering questions.
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Sophie_z
Apr 30, 2025
Karim our guide was... - Karim our guide was knowledgeable and very personable. The tour was beautiful walking through historic districts!
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576dimitrap
Apr 24, 2025
Amazing experience highly recommen! - Ben was the best! The tour was informative and fun! Lovely night! We had an amazing stroll around gion and learned about the temples and traditions! At the end we even saw 4 geishas or ginko!
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Lorrainet596
Apr 18, 2025
Night owl walking tour of Gion area of Kyoto - Diana - from Ecuador was a great tour guide. She gave us a great explanation of what we were seeing, very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. She went into detail about Japanese culture, history, Geisha and much much more. Highly recommend
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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).