Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Take a relaxing walk through Gion, Kyoto’s most famous geisha district, and discover its traditional charm. Your guide will share the history of Gion, the culture of maiko and geiko, and the hidden stories of this historic area. Stroll along beautiful stone paths and admire classic wooden townhouses. If you’re lucky, you may even spot a maiko heading to her evening appointment. As night falls, lanterns light up the streets, creating a magical atmosphere perfect for photos. The tour ends at Yasaka Shrine, a beloved symbol of Kyoto with more than 1,300 years of history. Known for blessings of good fortune and protection, the shrine offers a peaceful moment to make a wish and enjoy the illumina...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English-speaking guide
Gratuity
Meeting Points
Departure
Shijo Police Box
In front of Shijo Police Box, Chukyo Police Station.
Return
Hanamikoji Street Kyoto Private Walking Tour
Kyoto
About
Take a relaxing walk through Gion, Kyoto’s most famous geisha district, and discover its traditional charm. Your guide will share the history of Gion, the culture of maiko and geiko, and the hidden stories of this historic area. Stroll along beautiful stone paths and admire classic wooden townhouses. If you’re lucky, you may even spot a maiko heading to her evening appointment. As night falls, lanterns light up the streets, creating a magical atmosphere perfect for photos. The tour ends at Yasaka Shrine, a beloved symbol of Kyoto with more than 1,300 years of history. Known for blessings of good fortune and protection, the shrine offers a peaceful moment to make a wish and enjoy the illumina...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English-speaking guide
Gratuity
Meeting Points
Departure
Shijo Police Box
In front of Shijo Police Box, Chukyo Police Station.
Return
Items | Hanamikoji Street Kyoto Private Walking Tour
Itinerary
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Yasaka Shrine
Yasaka Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine founded over 1,300 years ago and best known for the Gion Festival.
20 minutes
2
先斗町通
Pontocho Street is a narrow historic alley in Kyoto lined with traditional wooden townhouses, restaurants, and teahouses, known for its lively atmosphere and classic Kyoto charm.
10 minutes
3
Gion Shirakawa
Shirakawa Lane is a charming path in Kyoto along the Shirakawa Canal, lined with willows and traditional teahouses, known for its quiet, nostalgic atmosphere.
20 minutes
4
Hanamikoji Street
Hanamikoji Street is a famous street in Kyoto’s Gion district, lined with traditional wooden buildings, teahouses, and restaurants, where visitors may glimpse geiko and maiko.
