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“Pam was really great; great energy the entire time. We learned so much and felt very well taken care of. Definitely would recommend.”
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.
“Such an amazing tour! Mie-san was a great guide. She was so knowledgeable and knew many of the maiko personally. Even for someone who has lived in Japan, this was a fantastic experience. We got to see so many maiko and geiko in the flesh…”
Discover Kyoto’s vibrant night food scene on this guided tour through Gion and Pontocho, with delicious local dishes, sake tastings, and expert insights.
“This tour was a fantastic way to learn about both Kyoto and Japanese cuisine. Emma was wonderful—knowledgeable, friendly, and full of great recommendations for the rest of our time in the city.”
Discover Kyoto’s Gion district at night on this small group guided walk, exploring hidden streets, temples, and maybe even spotting a geisha.
“Definitely worth it. Our tour guide Jasmine was very polite and professional. She was able to interact with the group and had us really connected. This tour is a must do when in Kyoto!”
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 was such a great experience! Fun lore with entertaining guides. Zowee and Kalle did a wonderful job telling some cool lore and stories. Highly recommend!”
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.
“This tour was so much fun! Our tour guide Josh was hilarious whilst informative and engaging. Food was very good, drinks better albeit dangerous ;) Josh told us a lot about Japan, Japanese people and how they view food and drink, GeikRead more”
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.
“Maya was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. She was happy to answer all our questions. The evening was fun and interesting. The food and drinks were terrific.”
Discover Kyoto at night with a guided tour exploring Gion, local dining, and nightlife, including history, food, and cultural insights for an authentic experience.
“Hugo was our guide for this tour, and he took us to some great places to eat which we would never have found ourselves. The amount of food was definitely enough to satisfy and not full too full. We particular enjoyed the food and viRead…”
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.
“Terrific walking tour, learnt a lot about Japanese culture and Geishas/Maiko’s. We even saw quite a few heading to their parties. Our guide spoke excellent English and was very informative, Would highly recommend this 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.
“This was a delightful tour and a chance to try the local Izakaya cuisine. Our guide Leandra led us through the alleys of Osaka to Little hidden gems we would never have found on our own. The food was excellent and included drinks such as…”
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.
“Jasmine was such a great guide! Fun, knowledgeable and could answer every question we had. Really took what the group wanted into consideration and offered to take photos of us in really nice locations. We had walked the same area the day before but with…”
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.
“This was a fantastic tour with Richard, who is American and Japanese, understands both cultures and explained everything fully in a way we could all clearly understand. We first learned about Geishas and even saw three heading out Read more”
Discover Kyoto’s Gion at night on this intimate walking tour, exploring hidden gems, learning about geisha culture, and avoiding daytime crowds.
“I thought it was one hour, but it was two. Saw a lot and for me we walked a lot, but also stopped here and there.”
Ten thousand shrine gates, tea poured properly and geisha lanes at dusk.