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Experience outline
- As dusk falls, experience the best of Gion’s nightlife scene with a local insider to guide you
- Explore the areas that make the district famous, like Gion Corner and Hanamikoji-dori street
- See the side of Gion reserved for locals – like sunset viewing Kamo River, just before the lanterns are lit
- Let your local host answer any questions you have about the elusive lives of geishas
Photos taken by our hosts and guests
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Reviews
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We had a great time with Ai today on our tour of Gion. She taught us a lot about the history of the area and was flexible with us stopping for various reasons, mostly, to let our 7 year old daughter shop. We give Ai 5 stars and highly recommend the tour. Jason Given
July 2024
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I had a private tour of the geisha or geiko district in Kyoto with Mi. She created a wonderful learning experience for me that was so interesting and full of information. Mi has perfect English and a deep understanding of the culture. Marvelous experience.
July 2024
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Our tour with MIKI was AMAZING. She is a true local with a deep knowledge and love for Kyoto. Her communication leading up to our tour was great and so thoughtful - she really wanted to know our wish list and checked in via WhatsApp, as well as during our actual tour on what she recommended next and always asked "does it sound good?" She planned the most stunning tour for us, she knew all of the secret spots - every single moment was breathtaking. Look at the photos! She also knew a secret for bypassing what had to be an hour long line of a special Sakura show - we could not believe our luck and of course, all credit to Miki! This was 1 of 4 tours during our time in Kyoto and Tokyo and our two teenage sons shared how much they really enjoyed Miki and her tour. She is so friendly with a wonderful energy that she made the mostly walking tour SO fun for them and us! She helped us make memories for our family forever. We are recommending Miki to all of our friends who are now planning their trip for Sakura Season 2025. Plan now, because she will book up fast!
July 2024
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Me and my daughter had a private tour with Afifa and she was absolutely lovely! she explained so much to us and took us all over the geisha district. it was perfect!
June 2024
Things to know
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Private experience, tailored to you
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3 hours
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Matched to your ideal host
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Walking tour (may use public transport)
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Hosted in English (On request: Arabic, Cantonese, Catalan, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish)
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The host will be waiting in front of Starbucks Coffee - Kyoto Sanjo-ohashi Bridge