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
176 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour
michal b,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Michel was knowledgeable, very nice, and accommodating. He gave us many recommendations for the next day of our trip. Highly recommend this tour.
Great tour with Michael !!
KeltMerr,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolutely great time discovering Kyoto and Gion with Michael. The tour was of excellent quality, and we learned so much through his funny anecdotes and historical stories. Michael really took the time to share many insights and recommendations with us. We truly loved the experience and highly recommend this tour!
Great Tour in Kyoto with Ayumi
Q9679CObrunog,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ayumi was great! The tour is perfect for an intro into Japanese culture and Kyoto! We loved how energetic, nice and knowledgeable the guide was. We enjoy the walk from the center to the pagoda, where she went across most of the things we wanted to know, and address all our questions!
Tommy was a great guide...
Darlene T,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tommy was a great guide for our first trip to Kyoto. He answered all of our questions and has a great sense of humor
Insightful, enjoyable and efficient!
TomMelb,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour of Kyoto with Ayumi! Very knowledgeable and shared great insights in our 3 hour tour. Just what we were after. Tom & Chris - Australia.
This was a great and...
Jonathan K,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great and informative tour. Aiyumi was wonderful. Would highly recommend it for a background on Kyoto history, the shrines/temples, and the Gion district.
Exceptional Guide
timhT8274IS,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We’ve taken more than 40 free walking tours all around the world and Caroline was exceptional and the best guide we’ve ever had. A three hour tour of Gion may seem long but Caroline kept us riveted for the whole tour, with two short breaks to maintain her clients’ energy. I thoroughly recommend this tour to get a good grounding in the history of Kyoto, Japan and Japanese religion.
Great intro into Kyoto's amazing history
Pekka01,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ayumi was a great guide on our tour that turned out to be a private one. She knew a huge amount of details and linked them into amazing stories adjusted for us. I recommend!
Ayumi's tour
Camper48637271001,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went around with Ayumi. That was excellent. It is filled with knowledge and anecdotes about the places it presents. She answered all our questions and even took the time to warn an older couple that the next party was in the hill so they could make the decision to proceed or stop. She is very proficient in her subject and her English is excellent.
Fun way to learn history and get an overview of Gion area.
Sylvia G,
Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This 3 hour walking tour was very informative and interesting. We covered a lot of different elements of history including theater, temples and geisha. We walked to major history sites and tourist areas. Our guide, Aiyumi, was very knowledgeable and very fun! She had great recommendations for us too.
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