T3 Kyoto: Traditional Higashiyama and Gion Walking Tour
Step into the timeless charm of Kyoto’s Higashiyama and Gion districts on this 6 hour walking tour. Perfect for history lovers, culture seekers, photographers, and food enthusiasts, the route blends sacred shrines, Zen temples, and atmospheric streets with stories from Kyoto’s imperial, religious, a
📍Meeting point: Once your booking is confirmed, our staff will reconfirm the tour details and meeting point with you one day before departure. On the tour day, our guide will carry a company logo flag for easy recognition.
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 15 minAdmission includedBegin near this modern cultural space, where the evolution of kanji sets the stage for understanding Japan’s traditions.
Stop 2
⏱ 30 minAdmission includedA 1,300 year old Shinto shrine at the gateway to Gion, central to Kyoto’s famous Gion Matsuri.
Stop 3
⏱ 15 minAdmission includedKyoto’s oldest public park, home to the iconic weeping cherry tree and a seasonal gathering spot.
Stop 4
⏱ 15 minA quiet stone-paved path named after Nene, wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, connecting temples with elegance.
Stop 5
⏱ 15 minAdmission includedFounded in 1606, known for its Zen gardens, tea houses, and seasonal illuminations.
Stop 6
⏱ 45 minHistoric sloping streets lined with wooden townhouses, sweets shops, and traditional crafts.
Stop 7
⏱ 30 minAdmission includedUNESCO World Heritage Site with its iconic wooden hall and panoramic city views.
Stop 8
⏱ 30 minAdmission includedA striking symbol of Kyoto’s skyline and a favorite photo spot.
Stop 9
⏱ 15 minAdmission includedConclude at this shrine of renewal, where visitors pass through a sacred stone to cut bad ties and form good ones.
What’s Included
- ✓Admission fees
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Tips (accepted & welcomed)
- ✗Lunch
- ✗Pickup/drop off service
- ✗All personal expenses (e.g. shopping)
What to Bring
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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