Gion Free Walking Tour

While in Kyoto, don't miss out on this free walking tour of the Gion neighborhood, and join us as we uncover the origins behind the iconic Geishas of Japan!

Gion Free Walking Tour

On the day of the activity, we'll meet on the shores of the Kamo River to kick off our free tour of the Gion district. We'll explore the famous geisha district of Kyoto.

As we stroll through the streets, we'll discuss the history of the artists whose traditional wooden houses line the neighborhood.

Next, we'll visit an okiya, a traditional geisha house, and delve into a geisha's journey. We will introduce you to important aspects, including the apprenticeship phase for maikos.

Throughout the tour, we'll pass by various osha-ya, or tea houses, while learning about the traditional music and dance studies geishas undergo during their training.

To conclude our tour, we'll visit the Yasaka Shrine, one of the oldest and most iconic temples in Japan, where geishas play a vital role during the festivals.

After 2 hours immersed in the world of geishas, we'll end the tour at this last site.

Itinerary Changes

Please note that, due to organizational reasons, the order of the visits may change.

Group Size

This free tour does not allow bookings for more than 6 people, even if booked separately.