Guided walking tour · Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto Meet the Geisha Maiko with Gion Walking Tour

A walk through Gion Shirakawa and Hanamikoji Street on the geisha districts, finishing with a meeting with a maiko.

Rating on Viator
4.9 out of 5 from 538 reviews
Duration
3 hours
Guided in
English
Group size
Up to 30 people
Fitness level
Moderate
Run by
Japan Wonder Travel

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Where the tour goes

  1. Gion Shirakawa30 min
  2. Tatsumi Daimyojin Shrine5 min
  3. Tatsumi Bridge
  4. Hanamikoji Street10 min
  5. Gion Corner
  6. Kennin-ji Temple

Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.

What to know before you book

Included

  • Conversation with a maiko and a venue owner
  • Photo session with a maiko
  • We will hand it to you at the tea house
  • Gion walking tour (about 70-80 minutes) ※Excluding Geisha Maiko Show option
  • Local Guide
  • Live performance by Maiko and a former Geiko (1-2 dances)

Not included

  • Meals

Access

  • Public transport nearby

How it compares in Kyoto

  • Reviews: 13 of the other 20 reviewed tours here have more reviews than this one.
  • Group size: up to 30 people. 1 of the other 19 tours with a stated limit allows a larger group.

Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 2.6 km in about 35 minutes of walking, not counting stops.

From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 30 October 2026; prices and review counts change.

Walking in Kyoto

Kyoto was Japan's imperial capital for more than a thousand years. Its temples, shrines, gardens and old wooden streets make it the country's most rewarding city to walk.

Terrain. A flat grid in the centre; hills, steps and stone slopes in the eastern and northern temple districts.

Crowds. Start early. Famous sites are much quieter before 08:00, and Fushimi Inari has no closing time, so it can be walked at any hour.

Read the full Kyoto walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.

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