Gion Walking Tour by Night

4.5
2 hours
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Overview

What's Included

✓ Included

  • Professional, English-speaking guide

✗ Not Included

  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Hotel pickup/drop-off

Itinerary

1
Stop 1
Join one of the most popular walking tours conducted by well-educated English-speaking guides in Japan with approximately 5000 guests a year. You will start exploring the hidden street of the Geisha district during the 2-hour tour. Take a walk down the classic cobblestone streets next to the Shirakawa river, the scenery of which was featured in the novel and movie, "Memoirs of a Geisha." While you walk along this beautiful stream, the guide will also tell you the history of geisha and give you a detailed explanation in regards to their kimono, hairstyle, traditional rules and how their daily life is like. Although there is no guarantee, during the walking tour, guests will often encounter geisha walking in the streets. Get ready to learn everything there is to know about world of the maiko and geiko! You can also choose the small-grourp option as well.

Meeting & End Point

📍
Meeting Point
Reception starts at 5PM. Text the key word "gion omoide museum" in Google Map. It is a small museum, and not familiar among people. If you ask locals about its location, please ask "Izutsu Yatsuhashi Gion Honten" the traditional pastry shop. The museum is in the same building.
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End Point
Reception starts at 5PM. Text the key word "gion omoide museum" in Google Map. It is a small museum, and not familiar among people. If you ask locals about its location, please ask "Izutsu Yatsuhashi Gion Honten" the traditional pastry shop. The museum is in the same building.

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Good to Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not recommended for participants with serious medical conditions
  • This tour has a maximum of 15 passengers per booking. If you require a booking for more than 15 passengers, please create a separate booking.
  • Small-group tour option (less than 12 guests guaranteed) can be chosen for different price
  • Reception starts at 5:00PM and the tour starts at 5:30PM. We can not wait or respond those who are late for the start time.

Known For:

Special Instructions

• Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
• Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions

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