Kyoto Private Night Tour: An Authentic After-Dark Experience
Join one of our hosts to explore Kyoto after dark. Amble through the wooden alleyways of historic Gion and see the picturesque streets of old Pontocho. Discover sacred shrines hidden in cosmopolitan shopping areas and share small dishes and beers with your host in a traditional izakaya or tachinomiya (standing bar). Kyoto after dark is more a feeling than a place, and with your host by your side, you’ll tap right into that.
Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
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Kyoto Private Night Tour: An Authentic After-Dark Experience
Pickup included
What's included in Kyoto Private Night Tour: An Authentic After-Dark Experience
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Yasaka ShrinePass-by Only
Founded over 1350 years ago, Yasaka is the guardian shrine of the Gion entertainment district in Kyoto. It is well known for its summer festival, the Gion Matsuri (July), arguably the most famous festival in the whole country. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
GionPass-by Only
Kyoto’s most famous Geisha’s district (however, if you spot them, please act respectfully). Make sure to pay a visit to Hanami-koji street and then cross Tatsumi Bridge to reach Shimbashi, the most picturesque part Gion, with elegant traditional wooden houses of Kyoto housing high-class restaurants, cafés, and tea-houses. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Hanamikoji StreetPass-by Only
Hanamikoji Street is the main hanamachi street of Gion-Kōbu in Kyoto. The machiya (traditional Kyoto’s houses) lning proudly along this small cobbled road are wonderfully preserved treasures. And passing by at dusk, may get you the chance to catch the glimpse of a geisha leaving a tea house (ochaya). An appearance as magical as it is furtive. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Inclusions
- 4 hours with a host
- Private walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport options)
- Two drinks (local beer or non-alcoholic beverage)
- Hotel meet-up for central locations.
- Food and any additional drinks
- Tickets to any attractions
- Transportation costs
- Gratuities (optional)
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We’ll be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personality, tastes and interests so we can assign a like-minded Local who can create a bespoke experience for you.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
Please note that a private vehicle is not provided. This private walking tour is designed for exploring Kyoto on foot, offering a flexible and immersive experience. Public transport can be used for longer distances if needed, with additional costs settled on the day.
Meeting / End Points
- Your host will be waiting in front of the shop, under the roof-covered area. This private walking tour is designed for exploring Kyoto on foot, offering a flexible and immersive experience. Public transport can be used for longer distances if needed, with additional costs settled on the day.
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We’ll be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personality and interests so we can assign a like-minded local who will create a bespoke experience for you.