Treasures of Kyoto: Geishas & Traditions Private Tour
To truly experience a city, you must deep dive into its culture, and there's no better cultural tradition to explore in Kyoto than through geishas and their traditions.
On this private tour, get a cultural awakening as you learn more about geishas and the traditions and why this is such a unique part of the city's character. Learn from its history to the present influence that still lingers in Kyoto as you visit the Minamiza Theatre, Maruyama park and more. Thanks to this cultural experience, you'll be able to see Kyoto from a different perspective - the way the locals live it every day!
Withlocals Treasures of Kyoto Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and preventing over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Statue of Izumo no Okuni, Kawabatacho, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto 605-0076 Kyoto Prefecture
Okuni was the originator of kabuki theater
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Minamiza : The Kabuki Theater of Kyoto, 198 Nakanomachi, Shijodori Yamatooji Nishiiru, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto 605-0075 Kyoto Prefecture
The roots of Minamiza go back to the early Edo period (1596-1615).
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Gion, Kyoto 605-0074 Kyoto Prefecture
The area of Gion Shinbashi is designated as a traditional business preservation area and the area south of Shijo Street as a historical scenery preservation area.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tatsumi Daimyojin Shrine, Motoyoshicho Shimbashi Hanamikoji Nishiiru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0087 Kyoto Prefecture
Hear more about Japanese religion here, it is a mixture of Shinto and Buddhism.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Shinbashi Dori, Gion, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto Kyoto Prefecture
Stand outside the traditional banquet buildings where the geisha would have entertained customers and learn more in-depth about the geisha and the culture.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Chion-in Temple, 400 Rinkacho, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto 605-8686 Kyoto Prefecture
Walk up the steps to get a better view of the temple and see the garden area.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Maruyama Park, 473 Maruyamacho, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto 605-0071 Kyoto Prefecture
Walk from the temple towards the park area.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Yasaka Shrine, 625 Giommachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0073 Kyoto Prefecture
According to the legend of the shrine, its history may go back as far as 150 years before the Heian era, AC656 (the second year of the reign of Emperor Seimei).
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Shijo Dori, Kyoto Kyoto Prefecture
Walk on the Shijō Street, that literally means Fourth Avenue of Heian-kyō, the ancient capital
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Nene-no-Michi, Shimokawaracho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0825 Kyoto Prefecture
Kodaiji Temple was built in 1605 at the behest of Nene, for whom the street was later named
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Yasaka Shrine, 1-2-9 Higashi, Toride 302-0005 Ibaraki Prefecture
Picturesque 5-story Buddhist pagoda temple, offering sweeping views from the top. Finish the tour in a local cafe nearby.
Duration: 10 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duração: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Ponto de partida: Kawabatacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0076, Japan
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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