Discover Kyoto Gion: Geisha Culture & History Guided Walking Tour in Kyoto, Netherlands Antilles - A unique experience

Come and discover the magic of Gion! Stroll along willow-lined rivers, explore 1,000-year-old shrines, and wander through secret backstreets. Finish at Hanamikoji Street for a chance to spot a Geisha in the heart of old Kyoto

Things to do Kyoto Gion: Geisha Culture & History Guided Walking Tour

Step back in time and experience the mysterious beauty of Kyoto’s most famous district. As the lanterns begin to glow, join us for an intimate walk through Gion, where history and tradition breathe through every wooden townhouse. This tour is designed to take you beyond the main roads and into the quiet, soulful heart of the "Old Capital." What you will explore on this journey: • Scenic Riverside Beauty: Start at Gion Shirakawa, where willow trees sweep over stone-paved paths. Admire the preserved tea houses that line the water in one of Kyoto’s most picturesque areas. • Ancient Traditions: Visit a 1,000-year-old shrine and learn the spiritual secrets that have protected Gion for centuries. • Hidden Backstreets: Escape the crowds as we walk through narrow lanes filled with Edo-period architecture, revealing the authentic charm of old Japan. • The World of Geisha: Conclude on Hanamikoji Street. While we hope for a glimpse of a Geisha (Geiko) or Maiko, you will discover the reality of their strict training, exquisite kimonos, and the art of their graceful dances.

Included

Tatsumi-jinja Shrine (Tatsumi Dai-myojin)

Yasaka-jinja Shrine

Ninenzaka

Hanamikoji Street

Shirakawa Canal

Meeting point

Macdonald Shijo Ohashi store