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Private Kyoto Early Bird English Tour: Gion(Geisha) & Higashiyama
(14) Reviews
Higashiyama Ward
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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This tour is designed as a WALKING experience, plenty of time on foot to explore Kyoto.
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If you are late for the meeting time, you will not be able to join the tour or receive a refund.
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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Join us and experience Kyoto at its most peaceful, creating unforgettable memories before the city awakens! Guided by a knowledgeable local, you’ll journey through two of Kyoto’s most iconic areas: Gion, the historic district famed as the home of the geisha, and Higashiyama, where charming streets lead to the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage site of Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Passionate Local English-Speaking Guide
Professional Photos will be Taken During the Tour/Experience!
Admission Fee: Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Food and Drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni
This tour begins at Kyoto's famous meeting place, "Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni." Your guide will be waiting in front of the statue with a board displaying the OTAKU hopper logo.(After booking, we will provide detailed meeting location information with images)
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Private Kyoto Early Bird English Tour: Gion(Geisha) & Higashiyama
(14) Reviews
Higashiyama Ward
About
Join us and experience Kyoto at its most peaceful, creating unforgettable memories before the city awakens! Guided by a knowledgeable local, you’ll journey through two of Kyoto’s most iconic areas: Gion, the historic district famed as the home of the geisha, and Higashiyama, where charming streets lead to the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage site of Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Passionate Local English-Speaking Guide
Professional Photos will be Taken During the Tour/Experience!
Admission Fee: Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Food and Drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni
This tour begins at Kyoto's famous meeting place, "Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni." Your guide will be waiting in front of the statue with a board displaying the OTAKU hopper logo.(After booking, we will provide detailed meeting location information with images)
Return
Itinerary
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Gion
Gion is Kyoto’s most famous geisha district, known for its traditional wooden machiya houses, teahouses, and preserved historic streets. It’s a place where visitors can experience the charm of old Kyoto and sometimes catch a glimpse of a geisha or maiko on their way to an evening engagement.
10 minutes
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Hanamikoji Street
Hanami-koji is a famous street in Kyoto's Gion district where you may have the chance to encounter geisha and maiko. Known for its traditional teahouses, historic ambiance, and wooden machiya houses, it offers a glimpse into Kyoto's elegant past and geisha culture.
15 minutes
3
Yasui-Konpiragu
Yasui Konpira Shrine in Kyoto is known as one of Japan's most powerful shrines for severing bad relationships. Visitors come to the shrine to pray for the end of negative ties and to find new, positive connections.
15 minutes
4
Yasakanoto
Yasaka Pagoda(Hokanji temple) is one of the oldest wooden structures in Japan. Its overwhelming scale makes it hard to believe that it was built without using nails. It is undoubtedly a symbol of Kyoto.
15 minutes
5
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
Sannen-zaka and Ninen-zaka are charming stone-paved streets lined with souvenir shops and restaurants nestled in historic wooden buildings. Strolling through them feels like stepping back in time.
15 minutes
6
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Kiyomizu-dera Temple is the most popular place for tourists and a must visit when in Kyoto. Located on top of a mountain, it commands a panoramic view of Kyoto City. Because of its history and scenery, it is one of the few temples recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
1 hour
7
Yasaka Koshin-Do
Yasaka Koshindo is a mysterious temple of unknown date of construction. The colorful decorations here are astonishing, as many temples are of subdued colors. The beauty of the colors makes it a popular photo spot for young people.
15 minutes
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Yasaka Shrine
Our final destination is Yasaka Shrine, the headquarters of 2,300 related shrines throughout Japan. This historic shrine, dedicated to the gods of prosperity and protection, has been a vital part of Kyoto's cultural heritage for centuries.
