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Paid Walking Tours > Gion Geisha Night Walking Tour
Gion Geisha Night Walking Tour
During the Gion Kyoto night walking tour, you will experience the beauty and tradition of Kyoto. This tour covers everything you'll need to know about the Kyoto's Geisha culture. If you are looking for a real local experience and perspective, why don’t you stroll this quiet and beautiful neighborhood with our local guide. Admission fee not included.
Tour Details
Tour Type: Night Tour
Schedule: Please Check Tour Schedule
Duration: 2 Hours
Participants: 1-15
Meeting: In front of Ben's Cookies Shijo
Tour End: Statue of Izumono Okuni
Price: ¥3,500 PP. Under 10's go free (with ID). Admission fee not included
Footwear: Comfortable
Language: English
Booking Required
Tour Highlights
Meeting Point
In front of Ben's Cookies Kyoto Shijo
Have A Question?
Tour FAQS
How long does the tour last and where does it finish?
Tour will take 2 hours and finish at the Statue of Izumono Okuni.
Where does the Walking Tour go?
You will walk around the Gion area.
How much does the tour cost per person?
Adult 3,500 JPY - Under 10 Years old go Free (ID check required)
How should I pay the tour fee?
Please pay with the credit card from our website when you book this tour. Our cancel and refund policy is below.
What is included and not included?
Tour guide fee is included. Food, drinks, transportation expenses, hotel pickup and drop-off, under 10 years old admission fee, and gratuities are not included.
What should I bring?
Comfortable shoes, sunscreen, hat/cap, water and a lot of questions – we love those! An umbrella or raincoat during the rainy season. Also cash, if you want to try local food and drinks.
How many participants are in the tour?
The number of participants is 1 – 15 per tour. A minimum number of participants is 1.
Can a solo traveler join this tour?
Yes. Please book the tour from our website. But if you are the only participant at 72 hours before the tour starts, the tour will be canceled and we will let you know by email.
Because Japan is not a tipping culture, is tipping the guide rude?
All our local guides work very hard to provide the best experiences to you. We appreciate your respect and gratuities to our local guides.
Can I show up without booking?
No. We try to manage group in an ideal size of guests. So please book the tour. Also, in some case, we send you email when we cancel the tour due to the weather condition.
Do you offer tours in Spanish, German or French?
All of our tours are 100% in English.
Paid Tour: Terms & Conditions
Paid Tours
Your booking confirmation will be sent to you automatically by email upon successful completion of your order. If you do not receive this mail for any reason, you are asked to contact us by email: info@kyotolocalized.com, as it may mean that your order has not been successfully processed. Please check your junk or spam folder first. Children under 15 years old can participate on the tours for free. You need to present a valid photo ID before the start of your tour. If you are unable to prove your age, you may be asked to pay the regular price. Your tour price includes your guide fee. Others such as transportation costs, food, beverages and so on are not included.
Booking Amendments
If you want to reschedule your tour, please contact us by email: with your booking name, the name of the tour and the new date to join the tour. Any amendment you wish to make to your booking must be requested at least 72 hours before the tour departure time. We are not able to accept any booking amendments within 72 hours before the tour departure time.
Cancellations - Our Fault
We work very hard to ensure that all tours run as scheduled. When a tour cancels and it is our fault, we will refund the full price.
Cancellations - Your Request
If you are not be able to attend your tour and need to cancel the booking, please let us know at least 72 hours before the tour departure time. Please contact us at with your booking name, the name of the tour. We will cancel your booking and refund the full price. If you let us know your cancellation 24-72 hours before the tour departure time, we will cancel your booking and refund the half price. If you don’t show up or you cancel the tour within 24 hours before the departure time, we will not refund you.
Cancellations - Others (Natural disasters and Interruption of transportation system)
Should we be unable to offer a tour due to natural disasters (such as earthquakes, tsunami, typhoons, heavy rains, extreme weather and so on), we will let you know by e-mail as soon as possible and refund the full price. Should we be unable to offer a tour due to interruption of transportation system (such as suspension of a train and cancelation of a flight), we will refund the full price. Similarly, should you be unable to arrive at a meeting point on time due to interruption of transportation system. Please let us know by e-mail with a picture or screen shot that you can prove it as soon as possible, we will refund the full price.
Late Policy
Your tour guide is booked specifically for the length of time mentioned on the service description and we don’t want to waste of time of other guests who arrive at a meeting point on time. If you arrive more than 10 minutes late, you will be considered as a “no-show” and your booking will be canceled without a refund.
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