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Gion Night Tour

On this night tour of Gion, we'll discover the historic geisha district of Kyoto as night falls. Description. At the indicated time, we'll meet at the corner of Kawaramachi Garden, in front of the large clock, to begin our night tour of Gion.

  • 3 hours
  • 9Exceptional | 59 reviews

On this night tour of Gion, we'll discover the historic geisha district of Kyoto as night falls.

Description

At the indicated time, we'll meet at the corner of Kawaramachi Garden, in front of the large clock, to begin our night tour of Gion. This unique area is renowned for its typical Japanese lanterns. We will explore the culture and streets of Gion.

We will walk along both the busiest and hidden streets, including the preserved historic Hanamikoji Street. The traditional wooden houses illuminated at night create a captivating atmosphere. We will also visit Yasaka Shrine, an iconic site.

During our tour, we will observe maiko and geikos, the apprentice geishas, and admire their clothing, which is rich in symbolism and colors.

We will conclude our night tour at Sanj? ?hashi Bridge after a duration of approximately 3 hours.

Included

  • English–speaking guide
  • A local snack
  • A bottle of water

Tips

  • Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible.

Location

Activity location

Osaka, Kinki

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