Kyoto: Gion Hidden Gems & Geisha Culture Tour
[Highlights] ・Chance to Spot a Geisha ・Visit a 1,000-Year-Old Shrine ・See Edo-Period Townhouses ・Explore quiet lanes and hidden gems ・Get Local Tips & Recommendations We begin at Gion Shirakawa, a scenic riverside lined with willow trees, traditional tea houses, and stone-paved paths. After soaking
📍Meeting point: Our guide will be ready to meet you at the side road of McDonald's Shijo Ohashi Store.（As the front of Macdonald gets very busy) They will be holding a sign with our logo “Local Guide Stars”, so it will be easy to find.
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 15 minA historic gourmet street
Stop 2
Pass byA local chill-out spot by the Kamogawa River
Stop 3
⏱ 20 minSee Edo-Period Townhouses
Stop 4
⏱ 20 minVisit a 1,000-Year-Old Shrine
Stop 5
⏱ 15 minIf you don’t take a photo on this street, it might feel like you haven’t really been to Kyoto. They say if you fall here, you’ll die in two years — but your guide will explain the truth behind this eerie rumor. Plus, there are plenty of great shops along the way!
Stop 6
⏱ 20 minThe most photogenic spot in Kyoto
Stop 7
⏱ 15 minExperience Shinto Worship
Stop 8
⏱ 15 minA street where you might have a chance to see a geisha. Your guide will share the history and hidden stories behind the world of geisha.
What’s Included
- ✓Local Guide
What to Bring
- •Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- •Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- •Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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