Explore "Hidden Kyoto" with a Private Walking Tour of Gion

We’ve teamed up with local Kyoto experts to show you the ins and out of the city,
and answer everything you have ever wondered about the rich and unique history of the Gion area.
Book our ‘Gion Morning Walking Tour’, an experience offered exclusively to our Kyoto guests, during your stay with MACHIYA RESIDENCE INN.

During this 1-hour private walking tour, our expert local guides will lead you through the stone-paved streets of Gion,
revealing secrets that even seasoned Japan travelers often miss.
You'll stop by the historical Kenninji Temple, Ebisu Shrine, and more to showcase a side of this city that you would never find in any guidebook.
Explore hidden alleyways where maiko girls (apprentice geisha) and geiko women (geisha) walk,
and uncover the fascinating history behind Kyoto's traditional machiya townhouses.
Whether you're a first-time visitor or returning to explore more of Kyoto's wonders,
this Gion Morning Walking Tour will leave you with a deeper appreciation of this captivating city.

Exclusive Private Gion ToursBook Now! Due to the limited number of daily tours, your requested tour date may not be available.
Reservations are available on a first come, first served basis.

1 ~ 4 Guests: 16,000 yen / per group (tax included)
5 Guests: 20,000 yen / per group (tax included)
6 Guests: 24,000 yen / per group (tax included)

After tour Drink Ticket included!
Each guest will receive a 1 Free drink ticket after the tour has concluded.(The drink ticket can be exchanged for 1 cup of: coffee, juice, and more at a designated local cafe)

If you would like to book a private tour with more than 7 guests, please inquire directly at:
info@machiya-inn-japan.com.

All guests who stay with MACHIYA RESIDENCE INN Kyoto are eligible to participate in our Gion Morning Walking Tour.
However, depending on your reserved machiya house, the meeting point (location) & finishing point (location) of the tour will differ.
Please take a look at the details below for more information.

For guests staying at the following MACHIYA RESIDENCE INN machiya homes located in the Higashiyama Area:	‘Masarigusa’ Machiya Holiday Homes、‘Nadeshiko Shirakawa’ Machiya Holiday Homes、‘Umenoki-an’ Machiya Holiday Homes、‘Hatoba-an’ Machiya Holiday Homes、‘Gion Shirakawa Kouki’ Machiya Holiday Homes、‘Azuki-an’ Machiya Holiday Homes、‘Gion Koyu-an’ Machiya Holiday Homes、‘Gion-Minami Banka’ Machiya Holiday Homes、‘Bonbori-an’ Machiya Holiday Homes、‘Choya Chawanzaka’ Machiya Holiday Homes、‘Rikyu-an’ Machiya Holiday Homes、‘Sumitsugu’ Machiya Holiday Homes、‘Suigetsu’ Machiya Holiday Homes、‘Hanatoki’ Machiya Holiday Homes、‘Tsukikusa-an’ Machiya Holiday Homes、‘Hinaya Gojo Ichi’ Machiya Holiday Homes、‘Hinaya Gojo Ni’ Machiya Holiday Homes、THE MACHIYA VILLA、‘Yorozuha’ Machiya Holiday Homes、‘Meika’ Machiya Holiday Homes、‘Yuzunoe’ Machiya Holiday Homes
Meeting Point (Location)	Your reserved machiya house
Finishing Point (Location)	Your reserved machiya house
Start Time	7:00 AM
Reservation Deadline	Reservations must be made by 10:00AM the day before your requested tour date.

For guests who have reserved a machiya house not located in the Gion/Higashiyama Area:

Guests staying machiya homes NOT located in the Higashiyama Area:	Machiya homes other than those listed above
Meeting Point (Location)	Keihan “Gion-Shijo” Station - Exit 4 & 5 In front of the “Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni” (Google Map)
Start Time	7:00 AM
Reservation Deadline	Reservations must be made by 10:00AM the day before your requested tour date.

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