Kyoto Samurai and Geisha Town Private Tour
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From $138.98
Price varies by group size
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Duration: 7 hours
Departs: Kyoto, Kyoto
Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Free cancellation
Overview
Kyoto has been the capital of Japan for over 1,000 years. Meanwhile, not only nobles, including Emperors and royal families, but also samurais, especially Shoguns, used to have a deep relationship with Kyoto. With this tour, you can visit gorgeous castles and temples founded by powerful Shoguns of different eras and learn about Kyoto and Japan’s history.
Kyoto also prospered as a capital, then the traditional and unique culture, including geishas and a row of town houses has very well preserved. By visiting the world-famous Gion, you can experience traditional Japanese heritage. This tour starts a little bit early in the morning, but enables you to enjoy your day comfortably, avoiding crowds.
What's Included
Admission Fees
Guide Fare
Public Transportation
What's Not Included
Food & Drink
Traveler Information
- ADULT: Age: 15 - 120
Additional Info
- Accessible for those with limited mobility
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- Face masks required for travellers in public areas
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Not suitable for pets
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accessible for those with limited eye sight
- Animals or pets allowed
- Face masks provided for travellers
- Infant seats unavailable
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- We have turned all of our tours private, so you can enjoy them safely together with your family or friends.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
What To Expect
Nijo Castle
60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Kinkakuji Temple
60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Gion
Let’s stroll around Gion district where a row of beautiful, old-style houses are still preserved.
If you are lucky enough, you may encounter Geiko or Maiko(apprentices) dressed in gorgeous kimono.
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Kennin-ji Temple
One is its dry garden designed by Kumakichi Kato in 1940 which expresses the wabi-sabi aesthetic sense in Japanese art centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection.
The other is a picture of powerful twin dragons painted on the ceiling of the main hall as can be seen in other zen head temples too. They are believed to protect Buddhism. As the painting was so large, it took the painter Junpei Koizumi almost two years to complete it.
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
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