Kyoto: 2-Hour Gion Geisha District Tour
ID: GYG353511-632646
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Join a guided walking of the Gion district of Kyoto and learn bout the mysterious lives of the Geisha. Explore charming lantern-lit cobblestoned streets in a historic district of the city.
Explore Gion, the centuries-old entertainment district of Kyoto, which truly comes alive at night. With your guide, learn about the customs of the geisha and the apprentice maiko. You may catch a glimpse of a few of the women in full costume.
Walk through the narrow streets with the lanterns flickering on the wooden buildings. Enjoy a night visit to a Shinto shrine, with a beautifully lit pagoda. Wander through the grounds of a Zen temple in the tranquil calm of the night. Learn more about the modern history of the entertainment district from your guide.
Highlights
- Take a peek into the world of the Geisha, the living legacies of Kyoto
- Wander through the quiet alleyways and visit a shinto shrine and a Zen temple
- Get insights into the local culture and customs of the entertainment districts, both traditional and modern
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Arrive 15 minutes before the activity starts.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
