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Kyoto: The Geisha Districts of Kyoto Walking Tour

By Kyoto Fun
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is £28 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Take a peek into the world of the Geisha, the living legacies of Kyoto
  • See an interactive slideshow, and play games that are done by the real geisha!
  • Get insights into the local culture and customs of the entertainment districts
  • Enjoy a welcome drink at our traveller lounge
  • See hundreds of real tea houses as we visit all of the central geisha districts

Activity location

    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Japan, 〒605-0838 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Nishikawarachō, ４７６−１ 河松マンション | Our office is on the second floor so a little tricky to find but there should be a sign on the street with our company name and logo (Kyoto Fun) There is a bar called BB (usually closed till 8pm) which is on the 1st floor. The arched doorway to the left of the bar is a staircase leading to the office/lounge space.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Kyoto: Gion Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
£28.40 x 2 Adults£56.80
Total
Price is £56.80

PRIVATE GION WALK

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Get a private tour for just you and those dear to you.

Starting time: 17:00
Price details
£85.19 x 2 Adults£170.38
Total
Price is £170.38
Until Tue, 4 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided walk of the Gion and Higashiyama districts
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bilingual guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments
  • 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).

What you can expect

Step into Kyoto's fascinating geisha world on this immersive walking tour through Gion and the city's historic entertainment districts.

Join an expert local guide as you explore four of Kyoto's five traditional hanamachi (geisha districts), learning about the history, customs, and daily lives of geisha and maiko. As you wander through lantern-lit streets, preserved wooden townhouses, and hidden alleys, you may even catch a glimpse of geisha or maiko on their way to an engagement.

Unlike most Gion tours, your experience begins in our exclusive traveller lounge in the heart of Miyagawacho, one of Kyoto's most prestigious geisha districts. Enjoy a complimentary welcome drink—from a hot coffee to a cold beer or local sake—while your guide introduces the traditions, etiquette, and hidden world of Kyoto's geisha culture. Through stories, photos, games, and insider insights, you'll gain a deeper understanding of this unique and often misunderstood profession before setting out on foot.

From Miyagawacho, continue through some of Kyoto's most atmospheric areas as you visit four of the city's five hanamachi districts. Along the way, your guide will explain the evolution of geisha culture, the role of traditional tea houses, the training of maiko, and how these centuries-old traditions continue to thrive in modern Kyoto.

This tour is perfect for travellers who want more than a simple walk through Gion. By combining a comfortable indoor introduction with an in-depth guided exploration, you'll gain a richer appreciation of Kyoto's living cultural heritage than is possible from the crowded streets alone.

At the end of the tour, your guide will be happy to provide personalised recommendations for restaurants, bars, and local spots to help you make the most of your evening in Kyoto.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Japan, 〒605-0838 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Nishikawarachō, ４７６−１ 河松マンション | Our office is on the second floor so a little tricky to find but there should be a sign on the street with our company name and logo (Kyoto Fun) There is a bar called BB (usually closed till 8pm) which is on the 1st floor. The arched doorway to the left of the bar is a staircase leading to the office/lounge space.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Japan, 〒605-0838 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Nishikawarachō, ４７６−１ 河松マンション | Our office is on the second floor so a little tricky to find but there should be a sign on the street with our company name and logo (Kyoto Fun) There is a bar called BB (usually closed till 8pm) which is on the 1st floor. The arched doorway to the left of the bar is a staircase leading to the office/lounge space.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan