Walking Tours

Gion Guided Walking Tour: Discover the World of Geisha

- Explore Gion in depth, gaining real-world insight into Kyoto's living geisha culture and the traditions that still shape daily life in this district.
- Meet your professional guide in Gion at the designated meeting point, then follow on foot through backstreets as the walking tour unfolds.
- Follow a guided walk through two geisha districts to Yasaka Shrine, learning about Geisha, Geiko, and Maiko roles within Gion's neighborhoods.
- Discover how Yasaka Shrine connects with geisha culture as you move through Gion's streets, staying alert for the possibility of geisha sightings.

Professional guide included
Guided walk of Gion
Learn about Geisha, Geiko and Maiko

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to and from the meeting spot
Food and drinks
Other personal expenses

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Discover the enchanting streets of Gion, Kyoto’s iconic Geisha district, and immerse yourself in its rich culture and history with insights from an expert guide who knows the area like the back of their hand.

On this small-group cultural tour, you will explore two geisha districts in Gion, gaining a sense of Kyoto's rich cultural heritage and traditional charm. Learn about the lifestyle of Geisha and uncover the fascinating history of this renowned geisha district through captivating stories told by a local guide. Delve deeper into the real geisha culture in this iconic district. Geisha are most likely to been during this tour, so if you're lucky, you might even encounter geishas during a tour! Your guide will also share tips on where you can see maiko in action.

What to bring

Footwear: Wear comfortable walking shoes as this guided tour involves walking through Gion and using stairs.

Weather prep: Bring suitable rain gear, as the walking tour will take place rain or shine.

What's not allowed

Pets: Do not bring pets on this tour, as the experience is not suitable for them.

Infants on laps: Infants must not sit on laps during the tour, as separate seating or support is required.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access: This tour is not wheelchair accessible, as the route includes going up and down stairs.

Mobility needs: The tour is not suitable for people with disabilities that make using stairs difficult.

Additional information

Tour type: This is a walking tour through Gion, with public transportation available nearby.

Health note: The tour is not recommended for people with heart conditions due to walking and stairs.

Children: Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the tour.

Infant seats: Infant seats are unavailable for this tour.

Strollers: Strollers or prams are allowed on this tour and can be used along the route.

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