Kyoto Miyagawacho & Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - Welcome Drink Included

Start at a Miyagawacho lounge
with an introduction to geisha culture

Begin at a traveler-only lounge in the heart of Miyagawacho, one of Kyoto's best-known geisha districts. Enjoy a welcome drink of hot coffee, cold beer or local sake as your guide introduces the traditions and etiquette of Kyoto's geisha culture.

Through an interactive slideshow, photos and games that real geisha play, gain a deeper understanding of the geisha and maiko profession.

Walk through four of Kyoto's five hanamachi

Set off from Miyagawacho and pass Kenninji Temple, Yasui Konpiragu Shrine, Ninenzaka and Yasaka Shrine as you visit four of Kyoto's five hanamachi. Stroll lantern-lit streets, preserved wooden machiya and hidden lanes lined with hundreds of teahouses.

Hear stories about geisha and maiko today

Along the way, your guide explains how geisha culture has evolved, the role of traditional teahouses, maiko training and how this centuries-old tradition continues in modern Kyoto. With luck, you may spot a geisha or maiko on the way to an appointment.

Finish with tips for your evening

The tour ends in Motoyoshicho, Higashiyama Ward. Your guide will give personalized recommendations for restaurants, bars and local spots so you can make the most of your evening in Kyoto.

※ Seeing geisha or maiko is not guaranteed.
※ The order of visits and itinerary may change depending on local conditions.