Kyoto
Kyoto after the day-trippers leave: lantern-lit Gion walks, foodie crawls through Pontocho alley and ghost stories in lanes that have earned them. The city is a different temperature at night, in every sense.
Discover Kyoto’s Gion district at night with this small-group walking tour, led by knowledgeable guides, offering cultural insights and rare glimpses of Geishas—all for just $25.
Most Popular“Sho was an absolute delight! Showed us pictures and videos of differences between geishas and maikos! Took some wonderful pics along the way! Thank you sho!”
Experience Kyoto’s historic Gion district at night on a guided walking tour for only $30. Discover lantern-lit streets, geisha glimpses, and local culture.
“We had a great evening tour where we learned a lot. The guide was very helpful and she could answer all our questions. Would absolutely recommend others to take this tour!!”
Discover Kyoto’s Gion district on a 2-hour night walk led by knowledgeable guides. See Geisha, learn their traditions, and enjoy authentic cultural insights.
“Chaco was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable. I will never get to see nor know about the geisha area on my own. We saw 3 geikos walking and a couple in a taxi. I wish we could take pictures of them! It was something…”
Discover Kyoto’s vibrant night food scene on this guided tour through Gion and Pontocho, with delicious local dishes, sake tastings, and expert insights.
“Emma was a great guide, very informative, personable, learned a ton about Japanese food, cocktails and sake and Kyoto and everything we ate was delicious.”
Discover Kyoto’s Gion district at night on this small group guided walk, exploring hidden streets, temples, and maybe even spotting a geisha.
“Not sure what Gion is like during the daytime but overnight lights are quite remarkable. Only hard part with family was the timing of the tour right over dinner hours so we were starving by the end of the tour. And cold because it is…”
Explore Kyoto’s iconic bamboo forest after dark on this spooky ghost tour. Enjoy eerie stories, stunning night views, and a small, intimate group experience.
“It is light hearted and fun but just creepy enough to be memorable. My son and I loved it It was also very cool to get some background and see the forest when it’s less busy”
Experience Kyoto's nightlife on a 3-hour guided bar hop through local izakayas and hidden backstreets, with food and drinks included for authentic fun.
“Loved our bar hopping tour , went to some great restaurants and met some wonderful people , Great way to see some of the back streets 🍷”
Discover Kyoto's Gion district after dark with this all-inclusive night tour, featuring authentic eats, historic sights, and local insights for a memorable experience.
“Laura our Guide was great. Excellent knowledge of the Geisha area and Culture. Lots of walking meant we saw many interesting things, Shinto and Buddhist. The Temple area was beautiful with so much tradition and deep beliefs, all explained really well by Laura. The 2…”
Discover Kyoto at night with a guided tour exploring Gion, local dining, and nightlife, including history, food, and cultural insights for an authentic experience.
“We had a great time in Kyoto ! Great food and great experience ! Loved Kyoto as a whole and our guide was awesome. Super knowledgeable guy and you can tell he really loves Kyoto ! Would highly recommend”
Discover Kyoto’s Gion district at night with a knowledgeable guide, exploring hidden alleys, geisha spots, and cultural stories in a 2-hour walking tour for $21.45.
“Joyful knowledge and entertaining. The lady know the history and background of Geiko-San. Very pleasant tour.”
Experience Kyoto’s culinary delights on this small-group evening tour. Enjoy local market snacks, izakaya dishes, sake, and cultural insights in 3.5 hours.
“Leandra was the best foodie tour guide!! She showed us super cool izakayas, explained the history behind Kyoto’s Nishiki market, and took us for the best tempura in the Pontocho district!! Come hungry and leave happy!! Super filling, I wasn’t sure how much food it…”
Discover Kyoto’s Gion district at night on a guided walk exploring lantern-lit streets, temples, and the chance to see geisha, all for just $14.
“Best tour I had in Kyoto Our guide Alex was the best”
Discover Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari at night with a small-group walking tour, avoiding daytime crowds to enjoy the glowing gates and cultural insights.
“Great experience. Tammy is a talented tour guide who has a good knowledge of the history of the shrine. She is happy and keen to share that knowledge too. The tour is an excellent way to see the shrine and get an understanding of its…”
Discover Kyoto’s authentic **geisha districts** after dark on this small-group walking tour, combining cultural insights with stunning night views and a local snack.
“We decided to take this tour during the first night of our stay in Kyoto and we are glad we did! Richard was excellent in providing us not only interesting facts about the geishas but also about Japan history, architecture, and culture. This helped provide…”
Discover Kyoto’s Gion at night on this intimate walking tour, exploring hidden gems, learning about geisha culture, and avoiding daytime crowds.
“Fun, interesting, good vibes ✨ The tour guide … she was very good in explaining things and leading the group through some magical places”
Ten thousand shrine gates, tea poured properly and geisha lanes at dusk.