
Explore Kyoto's most mesmerizing district, see stunning temples, traditional shops, and maybe even the odd geisha hurrying to her next appointment
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
When Kyoto is sleeping, Gion is only just waking up. Begin your evening eating Obanzai or Mishin Soba in a tiny izakaya bar as the sun sets over the Kamo River. As the last light disappears from the sky, Gion’s lanterns cast a glow on intricate wood-built architecture, and the city takes on an ethereal appeal, made even more dreamlike by beautiful geishas floating by.
At Gion Corner, catch a quick show featuring seven of Kyoto’s performing arts, from comedy to dance, or grab a drink at a bar with other salarymen at a popular local haunt. Wind down as you share small plates shared with your host at an intimate izakaya, and take a dreamy stroll down tranquil Shinbashi-dori Street, home to Tatsumi Jinja shrine and centuries-old teahouses.
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What a fantastic tour. We love the personal touch. Great communication building up to the tour. You get to really tailor your tour to what you want to see. Our guide Emi was a fabulous host. Very friendly and knowledgeable. She knew all the short cuts to avoid the crowds and we seen lots of little back streets that we just wouldn't have found on our own. She even helped us get our IC cards from the station at the end of our trip. I highly recommend doing this trip at the start of your holiday. It gets you up close and personal with your surrounding area and gives you the confidence to carry on exploring on your own. Nothing beats a bit of local knowledge. A must do for those of you who prefer small group tours. Big shout out to Emi, we'll done.
Show moreFriendly. Could have a conversation as opposed to a scripted narrative.
Show moreWe really enjoyed our experience for the Gion tour. It was refreshing to receive emails about our preferences for our tour guide and things to help make our experience more enjoyable for our tour and our selected tour guide. Our tour guide Cici for friendly and informative. Cici understood the history and culture of Kyoto. My kids really enjoyed talking to Cici about everything related to Kyoto. Our whole family enjoyed our interactions and Gion walk with Cici. I would highly recommend this tour to others to try.
Show moreHad a lovely evening with Milo. he explained the history of Kyoto beautifully and kept us engaged for 3 hours. the walking speed was easy and we covered a lot of important spots. again, thanks to Milo we feel we learnt a lot in this tour and head back with very fond memories.
Show moreMilo was an excellent guide and explained the history of Japan and Kyoto really well. He was a very engaging story teller. The pace of the tour was just right and we were able to cover a lot of important spots along our tour.
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