- Overview
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- This is a 3 hours walking tour in the historic area of Gion that is well known for preserving the old architecture. In Gion, you can see the traditional houses, tea houses and old streets of Gion.
- What makes this tour unique?
- 1- Within 2 hours, you can experience the historic and cultural essense beauty of of Kyoto historic area of Gion in a private tour.
- 2- This tour is a walking private tour and can be customized based on your request.
- 3- Understanding the culture and life in Japan from a foreign prospective.
- Tour itinerary is planned to cover the top spots of Gion. Itinerary is shown here, however, you can still customize it in arrangement with the guide.
- 17:00 Meeting at the pickup place (or in Gion area).
- 17:30 Izumo no Okuni statue and Kaboki drama explanation
- 18:00 Shinbashi street, Geisha and Maiko explanation, Chionin temple gate
- 18:30 Maruyama Park and Yasaka shrine
- 18:45 Hanamikoji Street, Teahouse, Geisha and Maiko spotting areas
- 19:00 Pontocho and tour finish
- What to expect
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- Map of destination or departure area
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