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“Great explanations, very kind guide, wonderful walk and night sight seeing”
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.
“Fantastic first evening introduction to Kyoto and the history of the Gion area. Our guide Diana was superb offering great insights and recommendations. Brilliant tour highly recommended”
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.
“Absolutely fantastic! We saw both Geiko and Maiko and were in absolute awe. The tour took us to uncrowded and picturesque locations. Small group tour as well, we saw other tours that had over 30 people. We took 3 kids and 1 in a pram…”
Discover Kyoto’s vibrant night food scene on this guided tour through Gion and Pontocho, with delicious local dishes, sake tastings, and expert insights.
“Hide was an excellent guide. He is very good with conversation and showing and recommending us spots for the rest of our trip in Kyoto”
Discover Kyoto’s Gion district at night on this small group guided walk, exploring hidden streets, temples, and maybe even spotting a geisha.
“The guide was a pleasure. She was knowledgeable and took time to include all tour members in explaining details of the various charms of the Gion district”
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.
“This ghost tour was one of the best things we did in Kyoto! My mother and I go on ghost tours fairly regularly and this one ranked very highly on the spook scale! 100% worth it- we would definitely recommend this tour if you're after…”
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.
“Moeka san did a great job to bring us around for food and drinks. She definitely tried to accommodate our questions and requests. We had good time afterwards as well. Thank you, Moeka san.”
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.
“We had a great time with Lito on our tour. He was personable and funny. Such a great start for our first day in Kyoto!”
Discover Kyoto at night with a guided tour exploring Gion, local dining, and nightlife, including history, food, and cultural insights for an authentic experience.
“This tour went nothing like how I thought. Hugo was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and made us all laugh. Another couple was also on the tour and were so friendly, we hit it off. We started with a walking tour and Hugo showed us all the…”
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.
“Great tour! Learned a lot of the Gion District! Very informative about the life of a Geisha and Maiko.”
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.
“What a fun night to make new friends from other countries snd enjoy the local cuisine offered by a local guided tour! Our guide Shun was wonderful! Great English and a wealth of knowledge about local foods and culture.”
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.
“Almost 3 hours of walking tour, visiting the Gion area mainly, we were lucky to see some Geishas. The guide was knowledgable, we heard good history snd stories, answered many questions.There is a local snack included in the price you pay, max 1000 yen per…”
Discover Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari at night with a small-group walking tour, avoiding daytime crowds to enjoy the glowing gates and cultural insights.
“Wonderful tour! Our tour guide Jem was super friendly and fun! She was very informed about the area and clearly knew what she was doing. Also had a bunch of fun stories about the site which were very interesting and educational! Beautiful site and great…”
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.
“Richard was an amazing tour guide. He gave us some insights to the Japanese culture in regard to kimonos and then delved deep into understanding about the geisha culture. I love how he explained it as a storytelling method along with sRead more”
Discover Kyoto’s Gion at night on this intimate walking tour, exploring hidden gems, learning about geisha culture, and avoiding daytime crowds.
“Awesome tour! Our guide was knowledgeable and engaging, and led us on a route through Gion that we would have definitely not found by ourselves! Would for sure recommend this tour.”
Ten thousand shrine gates, tea poured properly and geisha lanes at dusk.