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Hanamikoji Street Kyoto Private Walking Tour

By gotcha
Free cancellation available
Price is £46 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Take a relaxing walk through Gion, Kyoto’s most famous geisha district, and discover its traditional charm. Your guide will share the history of Gion, the culture of maiko and geiko, and the hidden stories of this historic area. Stroll along beautiful stone paths and admire classic wooden townhouses. If you’re lucky, you may even spot a maiko heading to her evening appointment. As night falls, lanterns light up the streets, creating a magical atmosphere perfect for photos.
The tour ends at Yasaka Shrine, a beloved symbol of Kyoto with more than 1,300 years of history. Known for blessings of good fortune and protection, the shrine offers a peaceful moment to make a wish and enjoy the illuminated beauty of its grand gates. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors who want to experience Kyoto’s traditions, culture, and nightlife in one unforgettable evening.

Activity location

  • Yasaka Shrine
    • 625 Giommachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama-ku,
    • 605-0073, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Shijo Police Box
    • 無番地 Kashiwayachō
    • 604-8014, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Hanamikoji Street Kyoto Private Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
£46.40 x 1 Adult£46.40
Total
Price is £46.40
Until Sat, 18 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    English-speaking guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, 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).

Activity itinerary

Yasaka Shrine

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Yasaka Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine founded over 1,300 years ago and best known for the Gion Festival.

先斗町通

  • 10m
Pontocho Street is a narrow historic alley in Kyoto lined with traditional wooden townhouses, restaurants, and teahouses, known for its lively atmosphere and classic Kyoto charm.

Gion Shirakawa

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Shirakawa Lane is a charming path in Kyoto along the Shirakawa Canal, lined with willows and traditional teahouses, known for its quiet, nostalgic atmosphere.

Hanamikoji Street

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Hanamikoji Street is a famous street in Kyoto’s Gion district, lined with traditional wooden buildings, teahouses, and restaurants, where visitors may glimpse geiko and maiko.

Location

Activity location

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    Yasaka Shrine
    • 625 Giommachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama-ku,
    • 605-0073, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Shijo Police Box
    • 無番地 Kashiwayachō
    • 604-8014, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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