Kyoto Gion Historical Walking Tour
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
During the Kyoto day walking tour, you will experience the beauty of Kyoto; its nature, religion, history, and culture. This tour covers everything you'll need to know when you visit Kyoto. If you are looking for a real local experience and perspective, why don’t you stroll this quiet and beautiful neighborhood with our local guide.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Walking tour
Lunch
Gratuity to local guide
Admission Fee
What To Expect
Tatsumi Bridge
We will walk through the Gion shibashi, one of the most beautiful place in Kyoto.
Chion-in Temple Sammon
Chionin Sanmon is a majestic Buddhist temple gate in Kyoto, Japan. It's one of the largest wooden gates in the country, standing as a symbol of the temple's grandeur and spiritual significance. As you approach, its towering presence commands attention, inviting visitors to enter the sacred grounds beyond.
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Kyoto Gion Historical Walking Tour
Reviews
163 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great historical walking tour!
Sidney M,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00My wife and I had a great afternoon tour with Jay yesterday. He was fun, knowledgeable, and enjoyable to be around. He was very familiar with Kyoto and how it fits into general Japanese history. He also seemed at ease answering our questions and giving greater context when needed (likely because of his background studying history). The tour was a nice cross-section of historical Kyoto. There was a fair amount of walking so wear good shoes (it wasn't strenuous). We had an amazing time with Jay and learned so much about this city and its history, we can't thank him enough for the time, energy and knowledge he provided us. Overall I highly recommend this tour if you're interested in history and getting to know the city.
The Best day in Kyoto in the Gion Eastern Hills
Cynthia W,
Jul 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was probably our best tour in Japan. The area is beautiful and the guide was so knowledgeable. It made the day so interesting and enjoyable. The area with all the temples and narrow paths is probably the nicest in Kyoto. I would highly recommend this tour and this tour guide
Super informative
Jennifer S,
Jun 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Jay was a great tour guide. He is so knowledgeable about Japanese history and taught us a ton. This tour took us to spots we would not have known about otherwise.
Jay is a great tour guide...
April L,
Jun 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Jay is a great tour guide with helpful knowledge of local history and folklore. (Ask him about his favorite vending machine in. Kyoto!)
Great guide
Timothy L,
Jun 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00One of the best tours I've had in Japan. It showed a different side of Japan than I had seen which was just what I was after. The guide Jay had studied history and was incredibly informative.
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