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“Learned a lot about Japanese culture and geisha! Not too much walking, even for an old guy like me. It was beautiful; and because we went at night time there were no crowds.”
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.
“Kevin B. from France made for a great walking tour. His knowledge over many topics led to a valuable experience. 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.
“The trip was very interesting, thanks to our guide Mia, who shared many insights about Maiko and Geiko. We were lucky to see four Maiko and one Geiko along the way.”
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.
“My tour guide blew it out of the park. I'm a huge fan of japanese history and of course of samurai history. And Naoki-san was the teacher I didn't knew I needed. From taking me to the remnants of a battle of the shinsengumi to…”
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.
“Aaron was a wonderful tour guide! We had so much fun it may be the highlight of our trip so far! A must do!”
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! Nami was a wonderful guide, and we had such a great time with her, and we learned so much about Kyoto and Japanese language and culture! The food and drinks were delicious and the company was so much fun…”
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.
“Our guide Joshua provided a very personal and detailed explanation of all aspects of our food tour. The two tiny restaurants were off the tourist circuit, and the food was obscure, local and delicious.”
Discover Kyoto at night with a guided tour exploring Gion, local dining, and nightlife, including history, food, and cultural insights for an authentic experience.
“Well paced, the 3 hours flew by. Joshua knew the area very well and his descriptions kept us attentive. The dining was excellent. I wish they would start the tour a bit earlier so we can see the area just before it gets dark and…”
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.
“Excellent tour. Got to know a lot about the history and culture of Geisha and Gion area. 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.
“We so enjoyed our evening with Moe learning the culture and food of Kyoto. Each restaurant we went to was fantastic, so was the food - and there is a lot of it so come hungry. Strongly suggest booking your tour with Moe!”
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.
“Jem was a fantastic guide and really encapsulated the essence, history, and significance of the shrine, in its entirety.”
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 hosted us on an insightful and thoughtful walking history tour through the Geisha district, Gion and Higashiyama. It was absolutely magical at night. He taught us about ancient and modern day Geisha training and culture and took us dRead more”
Discover Kyoto’s Gion at night on this intimate walking tour, exploring hidden gems, learning about geisha culture, and avoiding daytime crowds.
“A good way to get to understand the local religious traditions and culture. A bit of walking up hill but well worth it. Karen was an excellent host and was keen to answer any questions.”
Ten thousand shrine gates, tea poured properly and geisha lanes at dusk.