Kyoto lanes and lanterns at night guided tour

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Place: Kyoto

Duration: up to 3 hours 30 minutes

Language: English

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Guided tour

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Experience Kyoto by night and spot Geiko walking through the old quarter
Visit local spots rarely discovered by tourists such as the Yasui Konpira-gu Shrine
Sample tasty snacks as you soak up the lively local atmosphere
Join a small group of maximum 12 people or choose the private option for a more intimate experience with your friends

What to expect

The true magic of Kyoto comes alive at the end of the day, when past and present blend into the night! Join a local expert and uncover hidden gems while walking through the lantern-lit wooden streets of Kyoto’s famed Geisha district of Gion.

You’ll begin your tour at Gion Corner. Here there's a good chance you’ll see both Geiko and Maiko dressed in their traditional colorful attire. From there, you’ll wander the serene backstreets of Higashiyama stopping by the unique but rarely visited Yasui Konpira Gu Shrine, the marvelous Yasaka Pagoda and colourful Yasaka Shrine. Then, you'll head over to northern Gion walking through the narrow streets lined with smaller and more modern clubs and bars. Passing the Kamo River, you'll cross into Pontocho, a centuries-old entertainment district lit almost entirely by traditional Japanese lanterns of every shape and size. You’ll cross to Teramachi, a traditional Japanese-style arcade strip home to a countless variety of shops and restaurants. After that, you'll head past the Nishiki food market before ending your tour by the Shijo - Karasuma station.

To take your experience to the next level you can choose to have a private guide, just for you and your group! Simply select the option you prefer at checkout.

For the safety of you and other guests, we strongly recommend you bring a mask with you to the tour. Your guide will inform you of the latest government recommendations, and whether a mask is required
Our guides may ask to collect your contact information at the start of the tour, for contact tracing purposes only
The itinerary and routes may be modified to avoid crowds
Please refrain from joining the tour if you are experiencing any symptoms associated with Covid-19
The private tour requires a minimum group size of two travelers. A solo traveler may still book this private experience but will be charged the base rate for two travelers. The maximum number of participants is 12
The tour includes a brief visit to a small shrine. Modest clothing that covers your shoulders and knees is recommended
Travelers under 20 years of age are not permitted to join this tour