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“Very interesting and entertaining! I recommend it to everyone!”
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.
“Our guide Karim was fantastic. Very knowledgeable informative friendly and engaging. A great tour to do - particularly in the night when it’s not busy”
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.
“Our guide Mia was knowledgeable and passionate about geiko and meiko culture. She knew exactly where to bring us to see both! We saw beautiful parts of the Gion district.”
Discover Kyoto’s vibrant night food scene on this guided tour through Gion and Pontocho, with delicious local dishes, sake tastings, and expert insights.
“The food was excellent and we went to places that we would never have found ourselves!! It was lovely that Miyabi ate dinner with us as well because it felt less like we were zoo animals being watched and more like a social evening which…”
Discover Kyoto’s Gion district at night on this small group guided walk, exploring hidden streets, temples, and maybe even spotting a geisha.
“This was one of our favorite tours of our trip! Naoki was very nice and shared so much information about Kyoto and the culture. We learned so much!”
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.
“We had an amazing time, Kalle and Zowee were fantastic: knowledgeable, humorous, very receptive and kind. This tour was fun, informative, captivating and thrilling at times! We would 100% do it again on another route.”
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.
“We had an amazing time on our bar hopping tour with Louis! He was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the night so much fun. Louis took us to a great mix of bars/eateries, each with a unique vibe, and introduced us to some fantastic drinks. If…”
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.
“Very informative and educational. The guide knew his stuff. But the portions were very small, more like tapas than a full meal: that’s my only complaint.”
Discover Kyoto at night with a guided tour exploring Gion, local dining, and nightlife, including history, food, and cultural insights for an authentic experience.
“There was a lot of walking! Guide was knowledgeable and enthusiastic! Food was very good! Worth it!!”
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.
“A great night well worth it. Great value, fantastic guide and informative content. Wear comfortable shoes!”
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.
“We had Chikako and her trainee, and it was one of the highlights of our Kyoto trip! We had an amazing experience, and highly, highly recommend this food tour! We never would’ve tried some of the different types of food, sake, and restauraRead more”
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.
“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.
“Guide - Hina - very engaging and knowledgeable with some unique personal / family insights. Very informative and an enjoyable tour”
Ten thousand shrine gates, tea poured properly and geisha lanes at dusk.