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Personalized Gion Half day Food Tour with Local Expert
Product code 100234P28
From
From USD 228
Dates
Available from Jan 25, 2025
Start times
3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 1:00 PM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-5, Child ages 6-12, Adult ages 13-90
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Personalized Gion Half day Food Tour with Local Expert
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Duration
4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Japanese
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From
From USD 228
Personalized Gion Half day Food Tour with Local Expert
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Duration
4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Japanese
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
Explore Kyoto’s famed Gion district alongside a guide who knows these streets like the back of his hand. Kyoto, once the imperial capital of Japan, radiates an air of refinement and cultural significance. Gion, a district within Kyoto, transports visitors to a world steeped in geisha culture and traditional elegance. It’s here, during this experience, that you’ll be transported into the world of these skilled artists. Their dances, often accompanied by traditional instruments, tell stories of history and mythology.
Overview
Explore Kyoto’s famed Gion district alongside a guide who knows these streets like the back of his hand. Kyoto, once the imperial capital of Japan, radiates an air of refinement and cultural significance. Gion, a district within Kyoto, transports visitors to a world steeped in geisha culture and traditional elegance. It’s here, during this experience, that you’ll be transported into the world of these skilled artists. Their dances, often accompanied by traditional instruments, tell stories of history and mythology.
What's Included
Included
Variety of local delicious Kyoto Dishes
4 Hours of Gion District Walking tour and local Guide
Soft Drinks & water
Taxes & Services
Snacks & Desserts
Not included
Gratuities
Alcoholic Drinks ( Available to purchase) Minimum 18 years old
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
In front of Yasaka Shrine’s main entrance (Torii Gate) once you book you will get full access to how to get the address easily
End point
In front of Yasaka Shrine’s main entrance (Torii Gate) once you book you will get full access to how to get the address easily
Itinerary
Stop 1
45 minutes
Stop 1
In the heart of Gion, Hanamikoji Street runs for just over a kilometer between Sanjo Avenue and Kennin-ji Temple. The machiya lining proudly along this small cobbled road are wonderfully preserved treasures. Behind the facades, protected from outside gazes by kimusuko (wooden trellises) and from the weather by inuyarai (curved bamboo barriers), hide ochaya (tea houses) and high-end restaurants
Stop 2
45 minutes
Stop 2
Yasaka Shrine (八坂神社, Yasaka Jinja), also known as Gion Shrine, is one of the most famous shrines in Kyoto. Founded over 1350 years ago, the shrine is located between the popular Gion and Higashiyama districts and is often visited by tourists walking between the two.
Stop 3
30 minutes
Stop 3
Shirakawa Canal
Stop 4
30 minutes
Stop 4
Gion Corner, Kyoto, Japan
Stop 5
30 minutes
Stop 5
Kennin-ji Temple, Kyoto, Japan
Stop 6
30 minutes
Stop 6
Maruyama Park, Kyoto, Japan
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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