Free tour

Gion & Higashiyama Small Group Walking Tour

4.75

Good(4)

Kyoto

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Sho

Registered on 4 March 2025

I was born and raised in Japan. I would like to share my knowledge with travelers and help make their trip to Kyoto a wonderful experience. I love watching European football. I would be happy to hear your advice about your country as I would like to travel to different countries someday.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Our tour, with over 600 reviews and an average rating of 4.9/5 on world-renowned booking sites, is finally available on GuruWalk!

This tour is limited to a small number of people, so it is easy to ask questions to the guide, and you will have a comfortable time.

Starting from the landmark Minamiza Theater in Gion, we will first head to a geisha district.
In this area, you will not only enjoy the traditional streets, but also learn the mysterious rules and trivia of geisha culture from your guide.

Next, you will also have a chance to see a shrine for matchmaking and a beautiful Buddhist pagoda.
Your guide will take your picture there if you want.
You will then continue to explore hidden spots and pathways, and end the tour with a visit to a shrine that is over 1000 years old.

This tour is a great way to gain a better understanding of Kyoto's traditional streets and local culture.
Let us help you make wonderful memories in Kyoto!

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

京都市東山区四条大橋東詰, Nakanochō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0075, Japan

Your guide will be in front of the Minamiza Theater with a board that says “TravelinGood”.

Outside visit

Minamiza Theater

This is the meeting place. The tour will start from this theater.

Outside visit

Gion Corner

You do not have to be a local to see a geisha or maiko show at this theater.

Free entry

Yasui Kompira-gū Shrine

There is a god of matchmaking here.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).