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Kyoto Highlights Private Walking Tour - Gion and Fushimi Inari Shrine with Licensed Guide

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Meet Location

Tatsumi Daimyojin Shrine

Included

Licensed local guide
Customizable tour of your choice

Excluded

Private vehicle
Transportation fee
Entrance fee
Meal

Overview

Explore Gion’s Geisha history and the stunning Fushimi Inari Shrine.

Explore Kyoto's iconic Gion district and Fushimi Inari Shrine on a guided tour, uncovering the city's rich cultural heritage. Stroll through the historic streets of Gion, learn about the geisha culture, and admire the thousands of vermilion torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine.

Why this tour?

Walk through Kyoto’s most famous geisha district, known for its historic architecture and vibrant culture
Experience the iconic vermilion torii gates that lead through the sacred Mount Inari
Gain insights into the fascinating world of geisha, their rituals, and lifestyle
Enjoy a personalized tour with a licensed guide to ensure a deeper understanding of Kyoto’s history
Choose from several must-see attractions, such as Yasaka Shrine and Gion Shirakawa, to customize the experience

[Suggested Attractions]
You can visit 2~3 sites from the attractions listed below, based on your choice.

▲ Fushimi Inari Shrine
A famous Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto, known for its thousands of vermilion torii gates and trails leading through the sacred Mount Inari forest.

▲ Gion
Kyoto’s iconic geisha district, featuring traditional wooden machiya houses, shops, restaurants, and teahouses where geiko and maiko perform.

▲ Gion Shirakawa
A tranquil area along the Shirakawa Canal with willow trees, upscale restaurants, and ochaya. A quieter spot to catch glimpses of geiko or maiko.

▲ Yasaka Shrine
A historic shrine connecting Gion and Higashiyama, famous for its lantern-lit dance stage, Gion Matsuri festival, and cherry blossoms in Maruyama Park.

▲ Tatsumi Daimyojin Shrine
A small shrine in Gion, near Shira-kawa, with ties to geisha culture and local folklore involving a mischievous tanuki.

▲ Kiyomizudera Temple
An ancient temple on Mt. Otowa, dedicated to Kannon, the deity of compassion, and a significant pilgrimage site in Kyoto.

Price

Price	Included	Included
Adult (12 yrs~) 1 2 3 4 5~10	- Licensed local guide - Customizable tour of your choice

Entrance fees are not included in the price. You will need to pay the entrance fees separately.
Only entrance fees for the guide are covered for sights listed under "Suggested Attractions".
This is a walking tour and does not include a private vehicle. Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your guide after the reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen available for transportation expenses.

Itinerary

7:00am~1:00pm (30-min interval)

Meet the guide at Tatsumi Daimyojin Shrine

6 hours

*You can visit 2~3 places among the following destinations.

- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Gion
- Gion Shirakawa
- Yasaka Shrine
- Tatsumi Daimyojin Shrine
- Kiyomizudera Temple

1:00pm~7:00pm

End of tour

The itinerary is subject to change depending on local/traffic/weather conditions.

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Cancellation policy

All times are based on Korea Standard Time (KST) (GMT + 9 hours)
2 days before the reserved date: 100% refund
1 day before the reserved date or less: Non-refundable