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4 hours

English

A National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter accompanies this tour
At Gion Corner, enjoy some of Japan’s traditional performing arts, such as a traditional Kyoto dance, tea ceremony, flower arrangement, koto music, bugaku (court dance and music), kyogen (traditional Japanese comic theater), bunraku (Japanese puppet theatre), or a noh play. Either bunraku or noh, depending on the season
From Gion Corner to Gion Yoshi-Ima, enjoy a stroll while taking in the atmosphere of the town of Gion, beautifully lit by paper lanterns in the evening
This tour offers a special experience of having tea by candlelight in a traditional tea room in the courtyard of the ryokan
Relish a Zen-style dinner focused on vegetarian cuisine

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Kyoto Night Tour: Experience Japan's Traditional Culture

Inclusions

Admission to attractions
English-speaking guide
Dinner

Exclusions

Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Dinnertime drink charges

Additional Info

Children under 7 years of age (ages 0-6) may not participate
Children aged 16+ will be charged the same rate as adults
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
This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible
Good Nature Hotel Kyoto
318-6 Inari-cho, kawaramachidori shijosagaru, 2chome, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 600-8022
Please refer to the map for assistance

From£129.43Per Person

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What's included in Night Tour Experience Japan's Traditional Culture in Kyoto

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[Departure] 17:05, meet up at GOOD NATURE HOTEL 1F in front of the hotel entrance. Please be at the meeting location, GOOD NATURE HOTEL 1F in front of the hotel entrance, at least 10 minutes before departure. Meet at 17:05, Dep. at 17:15..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 some time to appreciate Japan’s traditional arts such as a traditional Kyoto dance, tea ceremony, flower arrangement, koto music, bugaku, kyogen, bunraku, or a noh play.
[Transportation] By walking
[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. The order of the meal and the tea ceremony experience may be switched.
[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 the location. Gion Yoshi-Ima is situated in a convenient location in central Gion district, making it ideal for an evening stroll around Gion after dinner.
The menu might change depending on the season and availability of ingredients

Traditional Kyoto Dance at Gion Corner[Photo for illustrative purposes only]

Kyoto Night Tour: Experience Japan's Traditional Culture

Gion Yoshi-ima Tea Ceremony Room Interior[Photo for illustrative purposes only]

Gion Yoshi-Ima - Dinner[Photo for illustrative purposes only]

Gion Yoshi-ima[Photo for illustrative purposes only]

Kyogen at Gion Corner[Photo for illustrative purposes only]

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Take in the best of traditional Japanese performing arts all on one stage, followed by an authentic dining experience. Accompanied by an informative guide at Gion Corner, customers can watch a dance performance by maiko, the art of flower arrangement, court music, puppet theater, and more. Then enjoy a tea ceremony by candlelight and a Japanese-style dinner. Enjoy personalized attention on this small-group tour.