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Three-Hour Private Guided Tour to Gion in Kyoto

Kyoto, Japan · 3h · 1–8 people

Runs in French English Japanese

  • Moderate
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for strollers and prams
  • Service animals welcome
  • Public transport nearby

This is a private tour. When you book a date, your group has the tour to itself. Nobody else can join.

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Nara Guide

Kyoto, Japan · Agency

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Visit of Gion, Kyoto traditionnal district

Highlights

  • Kamo River : Enjoy a walk along this riverside, a popular spot among Kyoto locals.
  • Shirakawa Street : Discover this picturesque street lined with traditional houses and charming canals.
  • Yasaka Shrine : Visit this Shinto shrine, whose origins date back to the 7th century.
  • Hanamikoji Street : Stroll through the heart of Gion, surrounded by traditional machiya houses and the timeless atmosphere of old Kyoto.
Come with us on foot to visit the historic streets of Gion, Kyoto, for three hours! We start with a walk along the Kamo River, popular among the locals. Then we discover Shirakawa Street, which marks the entrance to the traditional town. We visit the Yasaka Shinto Shrine, a sacred site dating from the 7th century. We walk through the old town via Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka, where traditional Kyoto awaits us. We then pass through Maruyama Park. This park is ideal for enjoying nature. Especially when flowering cherry trees in spring or autumn leaves! Finally, we end our visit with a stroll down Hanamikoji Street, where the kyomachiya, traditional houses of Kyoto, transport us back in time. After this midday, you will learn more about the history and culture of Gion, and Japan. You will also be full of memories with this traditional cityscape! Are you coming? We are waiting for you!

What's included

  • Guide Fees

Know before you go

  • Pets are welcome
  • Wheelchair accessible

Meeting point: Starbucks Coffee - Kyoto Sanjo-ohashi Bridge

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Cancellation policy: Flexible: Full refund up to 24h before

Cancel within that window and you get your full deposit back. After it, you do not get your deposit back. If the guide cancels, you always get your deposit back.

Map of this tour's route, with 8 marked stops

What you'll do

  1. 1
    Kamogawa River
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    3-Hour Private Guided Tour to Gion in Kyoto

    Iconic river of Kyoto with its long promenade where citizens like to meet and have a good time

  2. 2
    Shirakawa street
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    Shirakawa Street, bordered by Shirakawa river, a good introduction to discovering Gion

  3. 3
    Yasaka Shrine
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    3-Hour Private Guided Tour to Gion in Kyoto

    Shinto shrine from the mid-7th century and at the origin of this district

  4. 4
    Sannenzaka
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    Visit of this part of old Kyoto, passing through Hokanji and Sannenzaka

  5. 5
    Ninenzaka
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    We go back to the north of Gion and continue your visit.

  6. 6
    Maruyama Park
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    Park full of greenery, sakura in spring and maple leaves in autumn.

  7. 7
    Hanamikoji Street
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    3-Hour Private Guided Tour to Gion in Kyoto

    Another part of the traditional Gion district, with its Kyoto Machiya, cafes, restaurants and tea houses

  8. 8
    Kennen-ji Temple area
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    We will walk in this famous temple, where was introduced zen and tea in Japan. Then, we come back to our starting point.

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33600 JPY / group · party of 2
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