Gion Night Walk

Discover the Historic Geisha District of Gion on a Night Walk

No trip to Kyoto is complete without a trip to the old preserved district of Gion, and it's no surprise why it's such a popular place to visit. It is one of the only places in the world where you can see a real life "geisha" walking along the beautiful alleyways. Join our Gion Night Walk and we can tell you all about the mysterious lives of the geisha as we walk along these charming cobblestoned streets all lit up with lantern light. Let these places some to life with a fun and friendly guide to teach you what happens behind the closed doors of Gion.

Learn all about the secret world of the geisha

We take you to the geisha quarters and teach you all about that hidden world
We know where to go to have a great chance to see the girls as they head out for their appointments
We can show you how to respectfully admire these treasures of Japanese culture

Walk through the beautiful backstreets

We show you our favorite alleys and some great places renowned for night photography
Enjoy the charm of the cobble stone streets without the crowds
See the beautiful Yasaka Pagoda all lit up at night
Be entertained by your guide as you walk through the historic Higashiyama district

Learn all about Shinto and Buddhism

We make a night visit to the Kenninji zen temple grounds and two shinto shrines
Learn about the origin of these two faiths and their place in Japanese custom and culture
Make a shinto prayer for success at the famous Yasaka Shrine

Enjoy the buzz of Gion's nightlife

See how the well heeled crowd of Kyoto enjoy a night out on the town
Walk past the many bars, tea houses and clubs and learn a bit about contemporary life
Get some tips on great restaurants and bars to check out after the tour

Enjoy a visit to a local "izakaya" pub

Share a meal and a couple of drinks at the conclusion of the tour
Choose from a big menu of tapas and tasty drinks at a local establishment (veggie options always available)
Or choose a private tour and we can help book a special restaurant based on exactly what you are looking for including family friendly options
For a real once in a lifetime Kyoto experience we can even arrange a geisha audience with our partners at Kyoto VIP

Note: We split the bill at the izakaya and the cost is generally 3,000 yen a person for two drinks and lots of tapas to share. There is an option to prepay that amount by credit card in advance or in cash on the day. Be aware that there is also a risk of some exposure to second hand smoke at the "izakaya".

For private tours, we will send out a list of options to choose from. You can also decide to invite your guide to join you for the evening meal or conclude the tour when you arrive at the restaurant.

daily tours at 5:30pm
*private tours can start as late as 7pm

Small group tour: 4,500 yen / person minimum age 16 years

max of eight guests for a more intimate experience

MAKE IT A PRIVATE TOUR and choose from many options for dinner and/or entertainment

Private tour: adults 7,500 yen
kids (5-15 years old) 3,500 yen
10% off groups of 4+ & 15% off groups of 6+

We meet you at McDonalds near Shijo Ohashi Bridge or at your hotel in case of private tours

We are a small company and we book up quickly.

So, book today to guarantee your place and enjoy an experience you'll never forget!

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