Kyoto Kaiseki & Evening Walking Tour Around Gion and Shirakawa
Overview
This Kyoto evening walking tour around Gion and Shirakawa is a celebration of Japanese traditional culture and kaiseki cuisine — a multi-course, multi-flavored Japanese dinner that flawlessly mixes global and local flavors to produce some of the most delicious dishes on the planet. Bring your walking shoes and an appetite for luxury, and discover the best of Kyoto with a local guide!
Highlights
- Enter Gion, the home of many geisha and traditional tea houses
- Be transported back in time to Japan’s historical past
- Start near the famous Yasaka Shrine and stroll with your guide along the local streets of Gion
- Stroll through the streets amongst the many passersby to fully appreciate and feel the life of the city
- Enjoy the most unforgettable kaiseki meal of your life
Key Information
Description
Kyoto is a magical place. Gion is the city’s most prominent traditional entertainment district and Kyoto’s center of Japanese arts. Gion is a maze of old wooden buildings, teahouses, and exclusive Japanese restaurants, mostly available by invitation only. Your guide will tell you stories about this exquisite part of Kyoto along the way. You will also explore the gorgeous Shirakawa neighborhood. You will have the chance to whet your appetite with a special Kyoto treat as you wander. Learn about the life of Kyoto’s famous geisha (maiko and geiko). This area is simply impossible to describe — an experience you simply must see for yourself. At the end of our walking tour, we will sit down to enjoy a 10-course kaiseki meal, where you will be able to try some of Kyoto’s freshest food. Kaiseki generally means a meal incorporating a combination of seasonal ingredients meticulously prepared so all the flavors blend harmoniously. A visit to Kyoto is never complete without trying a kaiseki meal. Enjoy this three-hour tour, and end it with this very special dinner! We want this moment of your life to be a memory you will never forget — so we will keep the full details for those who join the tour. But rest assured we have organized a truly amazing meal for you!