Treasures of Kyoto: Geishas & Traditions Private Tour
To truly experience a city, you must deep dive into its culture, and there's no better cultural tradition to explore in Kyoto than through geishas and their traditions.
On this private tour, get a cultural awakening as you learn more about geishas and the traditions and why this is such a unique part of the city's character. Learn from its history to the present influence that still lingers in Kyoto as you visit the Minamiza Theatre, Maruyama park and more. Thanks to this cultural experience, you'll be able to see Kyoto from a different perspective - the way the locals live it every day!
Withlocals Treasures of Kyoto Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and preventing over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
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Geisha Private Tour
Short Description: On this tour, you will get to understand the way of life and the role in the society of Geishas
What's included in Treasures of Kyoto: Geishas & Traditions Private Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Statue of Izumo no Okuni
Okuni was the originator of kabuki theater
Minamiza Theater
The roots of Minamiza go back to the early Edo period (1596-1615).
Gion
The area of Gion Shinbashi is designated as a traditional business preservation area and the area south of Shijo Street as a historical scenery preservation area.
Inclusions
- Private Tour
- Local Guide
- This tour is carbon neutral
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Food & beverages not listed as inclusions
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The host will meet you in front of the statue of Izumo no Okuni.
End Points
- Yasaka no To temple
