Kyoto’s Best Sake-in-Hand Evening Walk Tour in Gion and Yasaka
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Explore Kyoto’s most famous sights and experience the city at night with a local guide.
This walking tour takes you from the lively downtown area to the quiet, traditional streets of Gion — Kyoto’s most iconic district known for its shrines, temples, and geisha culture.
What to Expect:
- Visit historic temples and shrines while learning how Shinto and Buddhism coexist in daily life
- Walk through Gion’s geiko and maiko district, hear stories of Kyoto’s geisha culture, and you might even spot a maiko
- Enjoy unlimited local sake as you stroll through lantern-lit streets
- Small-group tour (up to 10 people) — relaxed and easy to connect with others
A calm, friendly evening filled with Kyoto’s beauty, traditions, and warm conversation.
Starting from the city center and passing through many of Kyoto’s best-known landmarks, this tour is the perfect way to spend your night in Kyoto.
It's an Experience Kyoto at night with a cup of local sake — a style of tour you won’t find anywhere else.
Thông tin khác
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Participants must be 20 years old or older.
This tour includes the provision of alcohol, so please drink responsibly.
This tour involves a lot of walking. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
Since we will be walking through residential areas at night, please enjoy yourselves with respect for the local residents by keeping your voices down.
Chính sách hủy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Bao gồm
All-you-can-drink local sake
About 80 minutes of walking tour with a Japanese guide in the Gion and Yasaka area
The food we provide will be limited to snacks. However, you are welcome to bring your own food.
Cần Quan Tâm
Kamogawa River
The Kamo River, running through the heart of Kyoto, is a picturesque and tranquil waterway renowned for its scenic beauty and historical significance. The riverbanks are lined with cherry blossom trees, making it a popular spot for hanami (flower viewing) in the spring. Walking along the Kamo River, you can enjoy stunning views of traditional Japanese houses, modern cafes, and the beautiful blend of nature and urban life. It's an ideal place to relax, take a leisurely stroll, and immerse yourself in Kyoto's serene atmosphere.
Gion
Gion is Kyoto's most famous geisha district, known for its traditional wooden machiya houses, teahouses, and vibrant atmosphere. Walking through the narrow streets, you'll feel as though you've stepped back in time, surrounded by the elegance of old Japan. The area is bustling with visitors hoping to catch a glimpse of a geisha or maiko (apprentice geisha) as they make their way to evening engagements.
Tùy chọn
Group Tour with Sake
Free tour
Tip based tour
Midnight Tour without Sake
No sake
Đánh giá
26 đánh giá
Tổng số đánh giá và xếp hạng từ Viator & TripAdvisor
Fun touring all the...
Elaine D,
30 thg 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun touring all the backstreets of Gion. Guide was very knowledgeable. And great to enjoy local sake along the way. Excellent trip great value.
Tour 2025 September
Louis C,
1 thg 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Mune was a great tour guide who was very friendly and very informative about the area. The sake was also very good!
Relaxing, interesting and fun
W8544FBandreasl,
10 thg 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great tour with Shunpei, learned a lot of interesting facts and trivia about the area. Had expected there to be much more people even at night, but it's a very peaceful walk through the beautiful streets at night. And the sake was very nice, and close to unlimited. He also gave a great recommendation for having a drink afterwards in his favourite local bar, and even ended up joining us. So a very nice evening all in all.
Great way to experience Gion
Gene D,
17 thg 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shunpei was an excellent guide, friendly and well spoken when explaining the history and culture of the locations we visited in the Gion area. Due to being winter with less tourists the tour was just myself and Shunpei, which meant I could ask every question that came into my head, and he was happy to answer each and every question thoughtfully and with detail. Highly recommended as a way of seeing these great locations at a time when there are no crowds, and with important cultural history explained to you.
Disappointing
Audebra L,
28 thg 10, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00A lot of walking with little interaction with the guide. Expected it to be fun and interesting so our group was disappointed.
Atmospheric and friendly
Tara M,
9 thg 10, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour! Shumpei is a super guide and makes the experience friendly and fun. There was only the two of us and Shumpei, probably due to the rain but that just made Gion look even more atmospheric. Highly recommend this. Loved it, loved the rainy night, loved the sake!
Beautiful Scenery
82jacquea,
20 thg 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide, Shumpei, was incredibly nice and took us through the most beautiful streets/shrines and temples. I would highly recommend going on this tour!
Amazing Tour - a must do for cultural experience
jennahf2024,
8 thg 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great time with Shumai! He was friendly, very knowledgable about the area, and was able to answer all questions asked. He was helpful as well, taking pictures for me. The spots chosen were unique, places that other tours did not go, and experiencial. The sake was delicious as well. A night tour is perfect in this weather, we beat the heat as well as the crowds. Overall, a great experience!
Late evening sake tour
223stevey,
2 thg 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I enjoyed the late evening guided tour of Eastern Kyoto with Shumpei. He is an excellent host with great sake, and answered all of our questions about Kyoto. Lots of information about the local culture and customs. 5 of 5 all day long!
Kyoto tour
Cindy W,
19 thg 7, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We will always remember our nighttime tour of Kyoto. Thanks so much, Shumpei! We loved learning about Kyoto and visiting the shrines and temples.
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