Geisha Streets & "Real Kyoto" Magical Night (w/Kyoto Snack)
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Two Times Available: 12:00noon DAY or 5:20pm NIGHT Tour
Let's explore the Gion District geisha streets and take a deep dive into the "real Kyoto" in this magical, night walking tour. The expert guide will share with you all the hidden details of the closed world of geishas and mysterious Shinto shrines.
This is a walking tour going through several geisha districts, shrines, and beautifully preserved historic districts of Kyoto's Higashiyama area. The tour is about 3hr 30m.
The guide is an expert, speaking very clear & easy to understand, native English. The guide is extremely knowledgeable and will be able to answer all your questions in detail.
The guide will select a refreshing Kyoto snack during the break. (a small snack, not a full meal...will make every effort to cater to dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan as well)
You will get deep insight into the Japanese way-of thinking, culture, and traditions that can't be experienced on other tours.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For strollers, there are some steps and unpaved rocky paths which have to be manoeuvred during the tour
The 3.5 hour walking tour is not suitable for anyone having walking issues
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Expert guide speaking clear, native English
Walking tour
a refreshing Kyoto snack during our short break
Personal Expenses
Gratuities/Tips: never an obligation, but always appreciated (if you had a good time))
What To Expect
Minamiza Theater
We will make a stop by the Kabuki theater while guide will explain interesting details of this traditional Japanese entertainment.
Hanamikoji Street
We will explore the Gion District geisha streets (Hanamikoji) and alleys while the expert guide will explain the geisha arts & traditions in detail. We will pass by geisha living quarters and working geisha houses where the wealthy are entertained.
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Geisha Streets & "Real Kyoto" Magical Night (w/Kyoto Snack)
Reviews
122 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour. Richard is wonderful.
Luke E,
Aug 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Richard is a great tour guide with a straightforward and informative style. He’s clearly passionate about Kyoto history and equally as passionate about sharing his knowledge. My wife and 2 sons (16 and 14) thoroughly enjoyed our 4 hour evening tour and learned a ton. Be sure to have a decent snack prior to going because it is a lot of walking and right might be at dinner time for people. There’s a delicious snack about 80% of the way through the tour that allows you to chill and recharge. We stumbled upon a great sushi spot (called “Sushi and bar spot”) right near the end of the tour that was still open and was really fun. We highly recommend Richard and his tour around Gion.
Gion, its geisha and its district
Martine C,
Aug 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00We were lucky enough to have a private tour as we were the only ones with Richard. Richard was exceptional, sharing his knowledge, passion DE geisha and the Gion neighborhood. It takes us to more typical places and shares a ton of information. He's super generous. If you want to spend a truly magical evening in the DE Gion neighborhood, look no further!
Totally worth it!
Somalika D,
Jul 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was so pleasing experience to explore Kyoto with Richard. The stories of the city and it's culture and the less explored streets is the take aways from this trip. Richard is a nice guy and we loved the stories he has to tell about Kyoto and it's history. Overall, it's a must go.
Gion tour
Alison P,
Jul 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00A very interesting tour of Gion with much information about Kyoto as well. Richard was a wonderful guide!
Best tour we've had in Japan!
vanessa w,
Jul 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Walking tour, learning the history and culture of the geisha arts and gion district. We saw beautiful shrines and had a delicious matcha treat also. Richard was our guide and was absolutely incredible - he helped us map out the rest of our time in Kyoto and his food recommendations were incredible
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