Gion Corner, Kyoto · Historical sites

Night Tour Experience Japan's Traditional Culture in Kyoto

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Experience authentic Japanese culture in historic Gion district with this exclusive evening tour. Watch traditional performing arts at Gion Corner including Kyoto dance, tea ceremony, and seasonal bunraku or noh performances. Stroll through atmospheric streets illuminated by paper lanterns in the preserved historical district.

Enjoy a unique candlelit tea ceremony in a traditional ryokan courtyard, followed by authentic Zen-style vegetarian dinner reflecting Buddhist culinary traditions. Your National Government Licensed English Guide provides expert cultural insights throughout this immersive 4-hour experience.

What’s included

  • Admission to attractions

  • English-speaking guide

  • Dinner

Not included

  • Other personal expenses

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Dinner time drink charges

Overview
Duration: Up to 4 hours
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FromHK$1,287/Person
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Eligibility

  • Children under 7 years of age (ages 0-6) may not participate
  • Children aged 16+ will be charged the same rate as adults

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  • The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
  • Experience authentic Japanese arts with traditional dance, tea ceremony, and theatrical performances at historic Gion Corner
  • Stroll through lantern lit Gion district on cobblestone streets
  • Enjoy exclusive candlelit tea ceremony in private traditional courtyard at Gion Yoshi Ima
  • Savor authentic Zen vegetarian dinner
  • Expert licensed English guide provides cultural insights
  • [Departure] 17:05, meet up at GOOD NATURE HOTEL 1F in front of the hotel entrance. Meet your guide holding a JTB Sunrise Tours sign at GOOD NATURE HOTEL 1F in front of the hotel entrance. The hotel is a 2 minute walk from Hankyu Kyoto Line Kyoto Kawaramachi Station, Exit 4.Latecomers or no-shows can’t be refunded Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
  • [Transportation] 17:15 By walking
  • [Attraction/experience] 18:00, 50 min(s), Guided tour, Gion Corner, Take time to appreciate Japan's traditional arts: Kyoto dance, tea ceremony, flower arrangement, koto music, bugaku, kyogen, bunraku, or noh plays
  • [Attraction/experience] 30 min(s), Guided tour, Hanamikoji-dori, Walk from Hanamikoji-dori Street, lined with historic teahouses and restaurants, to Gion Shimbashi, an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings
  • [Attraction/experience] 19:30, 30 min(s), Guided tour, Yoshi-Ima, Enjoy an exclusive private evening tea ceremony with candle light at Gion Yoshi-Ima's tea ceremony room Kurenaitei
  • [Dining] 20:00, 1 hour(s), Dinner, Yoshi-Ima, Dinner will be served in Zen style, a simple but well-balanced dietetic meal. Depending on the number of participants, the order of the meal and the tea ceremony experience may be switched
  • [Return] 21:00, at Gion Yoshi-ima, After dinner, the tour ends at Gion Yoshi-Ima, which is situated in a convenient location in central Gion district, making it ideal for an evening stroll around Gion
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  • The menu might change depending on the season and availability of ingredients

Additional information

  • Gion Corner Programs: Regular Performance (Mar. 15 - Nov. 30), watch a traditional Kyoto dance, tea ceremony, flower arrangement, koto music, bugaku (court dance and music), kyogen (traditional Japanese comic theater), and bunraku (Japanese puppet theatre) or a noh play. Either bunraku or noh will be performed depending on the season. Winter Performance (Dec. 1 - Mar. 14), watch a traditional Kyoto dance, tea ceremony, flower arrangement, koto music, bugaku (court dance and music), and kyogen (traditional Japanese comic theater). Customers can take a commemorative photo with the maiko. *Please note that the content is subject to change
  • Buddhist vegetarian cuisine is served for dinner, welcoming vegetarian participants. However, bonito stock is used in the tempura dipping sauce. Salt can be used as a substitute for the dipping sauce. The tempura ingredients include tofu, namafu (wheat gluten), yuba (tofu skin), and seasonal vegetables such as eggplant, lotus root, ginger, and shiitake mushrooms. Miso soup and rice are also served. *Requests for Muslim-friendly meals, Indian thali meals, and allergy-friendly meals are not accepted.
  • Parental permission in writing is required for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be accompanied by a parent or guardian on the tour Accessibility
  • This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible Address
  • Good Nature Hotel Kyoto
  • 318-6 Inari-cho, kawaramachidori shijosagaru, 2chome, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 600-8022
  • Please refer to the map for assistance

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