Kyoto Gion Night Tour: Hidden Geisha Stories & Sake Experience

1 hour and 15 minutes

Moderate

Walking tour in Gion and Yasaka with Sake
See Kyoto at its most magical, quiet, glowing, and full of hidden stories.
As the evening lights up the streets of Gion, join our friendly English-speaking guide for a relaxing walk through Kyoto’s most atmospheric area.

You will visit Yasaka Pagoda, Yasaka Shrine, and Yasui Konpiragu Shrine, an important spot in Kyoto’s geisha district.
Here, your guide will introduce the fascinating world of Shinto culture, showing you how locals pray and what each ritual means.
As you explore the area filled with temples and shrines, you will also learn how Buddhism and Shinto harmoniously coexist in Japanese daily life, a key part of Kyoto’s spiritual heart.

As we walk, you can enjoy plenty of Kin-Kame, a beloved local sake often served at Kyoto’s best izakaya but rarely found outside Japan.
Feel free to sip and refill your cup while strolling through the softly lit streets. It is a fun and authentic way to experience Kyoto’s night atmosphere like a local.
What's included?
    60 to 90 minutes of walking tour with a guide in the Gion and Yasaka area
    Adults (20 years old or older) only. Please enjoy responsibly and be mindful not to be too noisy at night.
    Exclusions
    • Food & drinks
    The food we provide will be limited to snacks. However, you are welcome to bring your own food.
    Gratuities
    Please note
    • Public transportation nearby
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not stroller accessible
    • Not suitable for pets
    • Infants must not sit on laps
    • Infant seats unavailable
    • Not recommended for people with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
    • Participants must be 20 years old or older.
    • This tour includes the provision of alcohol, so please drink responsibly.
    • This tour involves a lot of walking. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
    • Since we will be walking through residential areas at night, please enjoy yourselves with respect for the local residents by keeping your voices down.
    What to bring