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Gion Night Walk with a Former History Teacher
Higashiyama Ward
Important Information
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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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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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Experience Kyoto beyond the guidebooks on this small-group evening tour of Gion. Walk through lantern-lit streets, peaceful riverside paths, and historic temple grounds while discovering the stories, traditions, and beliefs that shaped Kyoto. Led by a former history teacher, this interactive tour includes cultural insights, quizzes, and a simple Zen meditation experience.
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
Professional local guide
Simple Zen meditation experience at Kennin-ji
Guided walking tour
Historical and cultural commentary
Meals
Meeting Points
Departure
Yasaka Jinja Nishiromon Gate (Western Tower Gate)
Meet your guide in front of the West Gate (Nishi-Romon) of Yasaka Shrine. This iconic red gate faces Shijo Street in Gion and is easy to find. If arriving by train, it is about a 5-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station. Your guide will be holding an iPad.
Return
Shirakawa Lane
The tour ends at Shirakawa Street, a peaceful canal-side area in Gion. Known for its traditional wooden buildings, stone bridges, and historic atmosphere, it is one of Kyoto’s most charming streets. Restaurants, cafes, and Gion-Shijo Station are within walking distance.
Itinerary
1
Yasaka Shrine
Visit Yasaka Shrine and learn about Shinto beliefs, purification rituals, and traditional ways of worship. Discover the shrine’s history, cultural significance, and its connection to Gion and the famous Gion Festival.
15 minutes
2
Hanamikoji Street
Walk along Hanamikoji Street, Gion’s most famous traditional street. Admire historic wooden teahouses, learn about geisha culture, and discover how this district has preserved its unique atmosphere for centuries.
15 minutes
3
Kennin-ji Temple
Visit Kennin-ji, Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple. Learn about Zen Buddhism, explore its peaceful grounds, and take part in a simple Zen meditation experience.
15 minutes
4
Kamogawa River
Walk along the Kamo River and enjoy a peaceful break from the city. Learn how the river has shaped Kyoto’s history, culture, and daily life for centuries.
15 minutes
5
Shinbashi Dori
Walk along Shinbashi Street, one of Gion’s most beautiful and well-preserved areas. Admire traditional wooden buildings and discover the charm of old Kyoto at night.
15 minutes
6
Gion Shirakawa
Visit Gion Shirakawa, a peaceful canal-side district known for its traditional wooden buildings, stone bridges, and timeless Kyoto atmosphere.
Experience Kyoto beyond the guidebooks on this small-group evening tour of Gion. Walk through lantern-lit streets, peaceful riverside paths, and historic temple grounds while discovering the stories, traditions, and beliefs that shaped Kyoto. Led by a former history teacher, this interactive tour includes cultural insights, quizzes, and a simple Zen meditation experience.
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
Professional local guide
Simple Zen meditation experience at Kennin-ji
Guided walking tour
Historical and cultural commentary
Meals
Meeting Points
Departure
Yasaka Jinja Nishiromon Gate (Western Tower Gate)
Meet your guide in front of the West Gate (Nishi-Romon) of Yasaka Shrine. This iconic red gate faces Shijo Street in Gion and is easy to find. If arriving by train, it is about a 5-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station. Your guide will be holding an iPad.
Return
Shirakawa Lane
The tour ends at Shirakawa Street, a peaceful canal-side area in Gion. Known for its traditional wooden buildings, stone bridges, and historic atmosphere, it is one of Kyoto’s most charming streets. Restaurants, cafes, and Gion-Shijo Station are within walking distance.
