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T3 Kyoto: Traditional Higashiyama and Gion Walking Tour
Higashiyama Ward
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Step into the timeless charm of Kyoto’s Higashiyama and Gion districts on this 6 hour walking tour. Perfect for history lovers, culture seekers, photographers, and food enthusiasts, the route blends sacred shrines, Zen temples, and atmospheric streets with stories from Kyoto’s imperial, religious, and merchant past. Great for both first-time visitors and repeat travelers, this experience captures the essence of old Kyoto while leaving space for discovery and reflection.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All admission fees
Tips (accepted & welcomed)
Lunch
Pickup/drop off service
All personal expenses (e.g. shopping)
Meeting Points
Departure
Japan Kanji Museum & Library
Once your booking is confirmed, our staff will reconfirm the tour details and meeting point with you one day before departure. On the tour day, our guide will carry a company logo flag for easy recognition.
Return
Yasui Kompiragū Shrine
T3 Kyoto: Traditional Higashiyama and Gion Walking Tour
Higashiyama Ward
About
Step into the timeless charm of Kyoto’s Higashiyama and Gion districts on this 6 hour walking tour. Perfect for history lovers, culture seekers, photographers, and food enthusiasts, the route blends sacred shrines, Zen temples, and atmospheric streets with stories from Kyoto’s imperial, religious, and merchant past. Great for both first-time visitors and repeat travelers, this experience captures the essence of old Kyoto while leaving space for discovery and reflection.
What's Included
All admission fees
Tips (accepted & welcomed)
Lunch
Pickup/drop off service
All personal expenses (e.g. shopping)
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
Meeting Points
Departure
Japan Kanji Museum & Library
Once your booking is confirmed, our staff will reconfirm the tour details and meeting point with you one day before departure. On the tour day, our guide will carry a company logo flag for easy recognition.
Return
Yasui Kompiragū Shrine
Itinerary
1
Japan Kanji Museum & Library
Begin near this modern cultural space, where the evolution of kanji sets the stage for understanding Japan’s traditions.
15 minutes
2
Yasaka Shrine
A 1,300 year old Shinto shrine at the gateway to Gion, central to Kyoto’s famous Gion Matsuri.
30 minutes
3
Maruyama Park
Kyoto’s oldest public park, home to the iconic weeping cherry tree and a seasonal gathering spot.
15 minutes
4
Nene-no-Michi
A quiet stone-paved path named after Nene, wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, connecting temples with elegance.
15 minutes
5
Kodai-ji Temple
Founded in 1606, known for its Zen gardens, tea houses, and seasonal illuminations.
15 minutes
6
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
Historic sloping streets lined with wooden townhouses, sweets shops, and traditional crafts.
45 minutes
7
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
UNESCO World Heritage Site with its iconic wooden hall and panoramic city views.
30 minutes
8
To-ji Temple Five-Story Pagoda
A striking symbol of Kyoto’s skyline and a favorite photo spot.
30 minutes
9
Yasui-Konpiragu
Conclude at this shrine of renewal, where visitors pass through a sacred stone to cut bad ties and form good ones.
