How are Miyagawacho and Gion different?

Miyagawacho is known for highly skilled geisha, especially in traditional Japanese dance. Gion is Kyoto's most famous geisha district, with teahouses, boarding residences, and historic entertainment houses along its streets.

What will my guide explain about geisha life?

Your guide covers how geisha train, what their daily life looks like, and the many misconceptions that surround the profession, along with the history of Gojo Rakuen, Kyoto's former red-light district.

Which admission is included?

Admission to one temple or shrine on the route is included. Transportation fees are not, so plan for your own fare to and from the meeting point.

Why does the tour visit Kennin-ji Temple?

Kennin-ji is Kyoto's oldest Zen temple and is known as the birthplace of Japanese green tea, so it adds a quieter, historic stop to your walk through the geisha districts.

What is Tatsumi Inari Shrine known for?

The shrine is dedicated to aspiring geisha, and geisha and celebrities have inscribed their names on its red gates.

Private Geisha District Walking Tour in Gion, Kyoto - Trip To Japan

Kyoto

Private Kyoto Geisha Districts Walking Tour

English

3 hours

Walk through Kyoto's geisha districts of Miyagawacho and Gion with a local English-speaking guide on this private tour. Learn how geisha train and live, stroll past historic teahouses, and visit Kennin-ji Temple and a shrine linked to aspiring geisha.