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2-stündige Tour in Kyoto, mit Ben's Cookies Kyoto Shijo, Pontocho-Gasse und Statue von Izumo-no-Okuni. Durchgeführt von Localized Walking, Bike & Food Tours, direkt gebucht statt über einen Wiederverkäufer.

Wandertour durch das Geisha-Viertel Gion, Geisha-Geschichten: Auf einen Blick

PriceFrom $21 per person
Duration2 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Choose from 3 available options

Kyoto: Gion Geisha District Walking Tour

Meet your guide in front of the Ben's Cookies Kyoto Shijo shop. Your guide will be holding a sign board. Departures: 10...
2 hours
English
$21
Kostenlose Stornierung

Kioto: Tour Nocturno por Gion Historias de Geisha y Maiko

Departures: 6:30 PM, 7:30 PM
2 hours
English
$31
Kostenlose Stornierung

Kyoto: Gion Night Tour in Spanish – Geisha and Maiko Stories

Minimum 2 guests. The price covers the full party. Departures: 6:30 PM, 7:30 PM
2 hours
English
$61
Kostenlose Stornierung

Vollständige Beschreibung

Dies ist ein 2-stündiges Erlebnis in Kyoto, rund um Ben's Cookies Kyoto Shijo, Pontocho-Gasse und Statue von Izumo-no-Okuni. Wir halten Ihren Platz beim Anbieter, bevor wir Ihre Buchung als endgültig behandeln.

Gion ist Kyotos historisches Unterhaltungsviertel, die Straßen mit hölzernen Machiya-Häusern um Hanamikoji, wo die Geiko und Maiko des Gion-Kobu-Bezirks noch arbeiten. Sie sind arbeitende Profis auf dem Weg zu Terminen, keine Straßenkünstler, und Kyoto hat Fotografieren in den privaten Gassen verboten; ein Abendspaziergang mit einem Guide, der das Ochaya-System erklärt, ist die respektvolle Art, es zu sehen. Teezeremonie-Sitzungen in Gion lehren die Grundform der Matcha-Zubereitung in einer Stunde. Kimono-Verleih für einen Tag, mit Anziehen und Frisur, ist ein etabliertes Geschäft im Bezirk und wird begrüßt statt abgelehnt.

Im Preis enthalten sind Rundgang zu Fuß und Guide. Nicht enthalten sind Trinkgelder, diese Kosten kommen hinzu. Alle Leistungen sind auf dieser Seite vollständig aufgeführt; was dort nicht steht, ist nicht im Preis enthalten.

Ben's Cookies Kyoto Shijo. Wir brauchen mindestens einen Tag Vorlauf und bestätigen den Termin, bevor wir Ihre Buchung als endgültig behandeln. Lässt sich der Termin nicht bestätigen, sagen wir Ihnen Bescheid und erstatten den Betrag, statt Sie warten zu lassen.

Ablauf

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Starting location

Ben's Cookies Kyoto Shijo

Ben's Cookies Kyoto Shijo

Guided tour (10 minutes)

Pontocho Alley

Visit, Guided tour (15 minutes)

Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni

Visit, Guided tour (15 minutes)

Gion

Guided tour (30 minutes)

Gion Corner

Visit, Guided tour (10 minutes)

Hanamikoji Street

Visit, Guided tour (25 minutes)

Yasaka Shrine

Visit, Guided tour (15 minutes)

Detaillierter Ablauf

Starting location: Ben's Cookies Kyoto Shijo

Ben's Cookies Kyoto Shijo: Guided tour (10 minutes)

Pontocho Alley: Visit, Guided tour (15 minutes)

Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni: Visit, Guided tour (15 minutes)

Gion: Guided tour (30 minutes)

Gion Corner: Visit, Guided tour (10 minutes)

Hanamikoji Street: Visit, Guided tour (25 minutes)

Yasaka Shrine: Visit, Guided tour (15 minutes)

Inklusive

  • Rundgang zu Fuß
  • Einheimischer Guide

Nicht inklusive

  • Trinkgelder

Wichtige Informationen

Treffpunkt

Ben's Cookies Kyoto Shijo

Gut zu wissen

  • Kostenlose Stornierung bis 24 Stunden vor Beginn der Aktivität

Über diese Aktivität

Kostenlose Stornierung
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 2 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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$21
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Kostenlose Stornierung
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Bewertungen

4.7/5
based on 2374 reviews
Guide
4.8/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Mildred
July 23, 2026

Manuel was great. He gave very good background and info.

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Tiago
July 22, 2026

Our tour guide was Debora she was fantastic. Is a definitely an amazing experience see all the traditions and history of Gueisha couldn’t recommend enough. Me and my son was very happy with it.

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Aristeea
July 21, 2026

Very nice and interesting tour. I did it with my family (hubby and 2 teenagers). Our guide, Yakuri, was very gentle and fun and learned many things about the geiko and maiko lifestyle as well as info about the Gion corner. Many thanks again to Yakuri and I recommend this tour especially in the evening in summer time because it is very hot and humid (July & August).

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Debora
September 5, 2026

Jt was very informative and beautiful. Melanie was friendly and knowledgeable. Anyone who wants to learn the real story about the Geishas, come and do this tour.

5
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Caroline
August 15, 2026

Debrah was an amazing guide! She was so knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. It was such a great tour!

5
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Priya
August 2, 2026

Ayumi was extremely knowledgeable about Maikos and Geikos. We learnt so much and found the tour very interesting.

5
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Kari
July 8, 2026

We had a great tour Deborah. She was very informative and her English was very good.

5
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Peter
July 5, 2026

Great, Sheng was an excellent guide and we learned a lot on the tour Br Peter

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Fotini
June 29, 2026

It was a great tour despite the heat. It was very interesting to learn about Geishas and their way of living and seeing the geisha districts throughout Kyoto. Definitely a highlight of my trip! Amy the tour guide was lovely and explained things really well.

5
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Katherine
June 12, 2026

Our guide Miguel was excellent! We really enjoyed learning about geisha and listening to stories of his experiences with geisha

5
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Kiri
June 9, 2026

We loved all the knowledge and walk around the Gion district

5
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Nicole
July 5, 2026

It was wonderful! We got to see many areas that we wouldn’t have otherwise realized was there! I loved the history about Geisha. Yuki is a great historian! Thank you for a wonderful tour!

Häufige Fragen

Ben's Cookies Kyoto Shijo
The price does not cover tips. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Not in the private lanes of Gion, where Kyoto has banned photography, and not close up anywhere: a maiko on the street is on her way to work. Your guide will say where a photograph is acceptable. Tea ceremony and kimono sessions include photographs as part of the session.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Rundgang zu Fuß, Einheimischer Guide
The duration of the Wandertour durch das Geisha-Viertel Gion, Geisha-Geschichten is typically 2 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Late March to early April for cherry blossom, or mid-to-late November for peak autumn foliage. Kyoto sits in a basin and runs hotter in summer and colder in winter than Tokyo, even at a similar latitude. Full month-by-month figures are in our best time to visit Kyoto guide.
Kyoto never built an extensive subway — just two lines (Karasuma and Tozai) — so the city bus network does most of the work, especially for Higashiyama, Kinkaku-ji and Ginkakuji. Fushimi Inari and Arashiyama are best reached by JR rail instead. See getting around Kyoto.
Three days covers the essentials well: a day for Higashiyama and Gion, a day for Arashiyama and Kinkaku-ji, and a day for Fushimi Inari plus a Nara or Uji day trip. Our 3-day Kyoto itinerary has the full route with timing.
Arrive by 6:30-7am — the shrine is open 24/7 and free, and most visitors only walk the first 20-30 minutes anyway. Past that point the crowds thin out fast. Full hike details in our Fushimi Inari guide.
Yes — it's a public path with no entrance fee and no set hours. The trade-off is that it gets shoulder-to-shoulder by mid-morning; arrive before 8am for a nearly empty walk. See the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest guide.
Kyoto restricts photography on certain private alleys in Gion after complaints about tourists chasing and blocking geiko and maiko, with fines for violators. Public streets like Hanamikoji-dori remain open, but never chase, touch or block a real geiko/maiko anywhere. Full etiquette in our Gion geisha district guide.
Yudofu (simmered tofu, best near Nanzen-ji or Arashiyama), kaiseki and shojin ryori temple cuisine, and Nishiki Market's stalls of tako tamago and fresh yuba. Uji, just south of the city, is one of Japan's top matcha-growing regions. See the Kyoto food guide.
Ab$21Kostenlose Stornierung
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