Kyoto Gion & Yasaka Pagoda Night Walking Tour with a Glass of Local Sake

Walk through Gion after dark
with a local Japanese guide

This evening walking tour starts at Shijo Kiyamachi and explores Gion and Higashiyama for about 90 minutes. Your local Japanese guide, who speaks English, shares stories about geiko and maiko culture, shrine traditions, local etiquette, and Kyoto's history. With a maximum of 10 people, you can ask questions freely and chat as you stroll at a relaxed pace.

Discover geisha culture on Hanamikoji Street

Walk along Hanamikoji Street, one of Gion's most famous streets, lined with traditional ochaya teahouses. With luck, you may spot a geiko or maiko on her way to an appointment. Next, stop by Yasui Konpiragu, a shrine known for its tradition of cutting bad ties and forming good ones.

Capture Yasaka Pagoda and Ninenzaka at night

See Yasaka Pagoda (Hokan-ji), one of Kyoto's most famous landmarks towering over the historic streets of Higashiyama, then stroll along Ninenzaka, a stone-paved lane lined with traditional wooden buildings. Your guide will find great viewpoints and help you take photos at key spots.

Finish at the lantern-lit Yasaka Shrine

The tour ends at Yasaka Shrine, one of Gion's most important shrines, beautifully lit with lanterns at night. A glass of local sake is included, and feel free to ask your guide about Kyoto's food, nightlife, or what to enjoy next.

※ Sightings of geiko and maiko are not guaranteed.
※ The itinerary and order of visits may change depending on local conditions.