T3 Kyoto: Traditional Higashiyama and Gion Walking Tour
Product code 5615577P18
From
From USD 48
Dates
Available from Mar 1, 2026
Start times
9:00 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-2, Child ages 3-15, Adult ages 16-99
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T3 Kyoto: Traditional Higashiyama and Gion Walking Tour
Availability, payment, cancellation, and vouchers are completed on Viator after you leave this page.
Duration
4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Booking, payment, cancellation, and vouchers continue on Viator.
From
From USD 48
T3 Kyoto: Traditional Higashiyama and Gion Walking Tour
Duration
4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
Step into the timeless charm of Kyoto’s Higashiyama and Gion districts on this 6 hour walking tour. Perfect for history lovers, culture seekers, photographers, and food enthusiasts, the route blends sacred shrines, Zen temples, and atmospheric streets with stories from Kyoto’s imperial, religious, and merchant past. Great for both first-time visitors and repeat travelers, this experience captures the essence of old Kyoto while leaving space for discovery and reflection.
Overview
Step into the timeless charm of Kyoto’s Higashiyama and Gion districts on this 6 hour walking tour. Perfect for history lovers, culture seekers, photographers, and food enthusiasts, the route blends sacred shrines, Zen temples, and atmospheric streets with stories from Kyoto’s imperial, religious, and merchant past. Great for both first-time visitors and repeat travelers, this experience captures the essence of old Kyoto while leaving space for discovery and reflection.
What's Included
Included
All admission fees
Not included
Tips (accepted & welcomed)
Lunch
Pickup/drop off service
All personal expenses (e.g. shopping)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Once your booking is confirmed, our staff will reconfirm the tour details and meeting point with you one day before departure. On the tour day, our guide will carry a company logo flag for easy recognition.
Itinerary
Stop 1
15 minutesAdmission included
Stop 1
Begin near this modern cultural space, where the evolution of kanji sets the stage for understanding Japan’s traditions.
Stop 2
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 2
A 1,300 year old Shinto shrine at the gateway to Gion, central to Kyoto’s famous Gion Matsuri.
Stop 3
15 minutesAdmission included
Stop 3
Kyoto’s oldest public park, home to the iconic weeping cherry tree and a seasonal gathering spot.
Stop 4
15 minutes
Stop 4
A quiet stone-paved path named after Nene, wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, connecting temples with elegance.
Stop 5
15 minutesAdmission included
Stop 5
Founded in 1606, known for its Zen gardens, tea houses, and seasonal illuminations.
Stop 6
45 minutes
Stop 6
Historic sloping streets lined with wooden townhouses, sweets shops, and traditional crafts.
Stop 7
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 7
UNESCO World Heritage Site with its iconic wooden hall and panoramic city views.
Stop 8
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 8
A striking symbol of Kyoto’s skyline and a favorite photo spot.
Stop 9
15 minutesAdmission included
Stop 9
Conclude at this shrine of renewal, where visitors pass through a sacred stone to cut bad ties and form good ones.
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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