🏨 Private Evening in Kyoto: Lanes & Lanterns Culture Tour Activity

Private Evening in Kyoto: Lanes & Lanterns Culture Tour

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 3 hours

Departs: Kyoto, Kyoto

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

The true magic of Kyoto comes alive at the end of the day, when past and present blend into the night! Take to the streets on a private tour as dusk falls and see how argon lights mix with paper lanterns, age-old shrines squeeze into busy shopping streets, and aged wood is decorated with modern street art.

What's Included

Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay

Join the Local English-speaking guide

Jump through history, from the wooden walls and lanterns of Yasaka

Sample tasty snacks and drink as you soak up the lively local atmosphere

See Kyoto transition from a daytime haven of shrines and temples to a magical nighttime town

Visit local spots rarely discovered by tourists such as the Yasui Konpira-gu Shrine

Wander the back streets of Gion and see if you can spot a few Geiko walking through the old quarter

What's Not Included

Additional food and drink

Tips/gratuities for your guide

Transportation to and from the meeting point

Traveler Information

ADULT: Age: 20 - 99

Additional Info

COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is priced for a minimum group size of two travellers. A solo traveller may still book this private experience but will be charged the base rate for two travellers.
While we strongly recommend that all travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19 to reduce the risk of transmission and avoid putting undue strain on healthcare services, vaccinations are not a requirement to join an Intrepid Urban Adventures tour.

All tours follow the latest local health authority advice, including mask usage and social distancing. Intrepid Urban Adventures has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which recognises companies that have adopted health an
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Public transportation options are available nearby
Some food allergies can be accommodated for but please check beforehand with us at info@kyotourbanadventures.com.
The tour includes a brief visit to a small shrine. As such, modest dress is highly recommended. We recommend having your shoulders covered and wearing pants or a skirt that covers the knees.
Travellers under 20 years of age are not permitted to join this tour.

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.

What To Expect

Gion

One of the most famous spots in Kyoto and the heart of unique Maiko and Geisha culture. The streets are filled with shops, restaurants and ochaya where Maiko and Geisha perform. Gion is beautiful at night when lanterns are lit.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Yasui-Konpiragu

The Yasui Kompira-gu is popular amongst young women who want to break off a bad relationship.
The very unique ritual of crawling through a hole in the paper covered stone is performed here.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ninenzaka is a charming sloped street filled with shops, cafes and restaurants housed in traditional buildings.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Yasaka Shrine

Founded over 1350 years ago, Yasaka shrine is one of the most famous shrines in Kyoto. Hundreds of lanterns are lit in the evenings.
The famous festival, Gion Matsuri is held there in July every year.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pontocho District

Pontocho alley is filled with a variety of restaurants and bars, ranging from inexpensive to gourmet cuisine. It is the most atmospheric dining street in Kyoto.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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