Kyoto Trip Overview
Kyoto is famed for its shrines and temples, which are full of countless unique stories that will astonish you, making you fall in love with and connect yourself to their ancient history. I am deeply fascinated by the tales and traditions hidden among the streets and behind the sliding doors of Gion. The mysterious world of Geisha can seem exclusive and challenging to discover, so on my tour I will reveal the history, rituals, and nuances of the art-form as well as the entertainers who adhere to this traditional lifestyle, while simultaneously providing other interesting facts and a deeper understanding of Kyoto through the secret or small details that are often hard to notice for visitors and locals alike.
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Duration: 120 to 150 minutes
Starts: Kyoto, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kyoto, , Japan
Kyoto is famed for its shrines and temples, which are full of countless unique stories that will astonish you, making you fall in love with and connect yourself to their ancient history. I am deeply fascinated by the tales and traditions hidden among the streets and behind the sliding doors of Gion. The mysterious world of Geisha can seem exclusive and challenging to discover, so on my tour I will reveal the history, rituals, and nuances of the art-form as well as the entertainers who adhere to this traditional lifestyle, while simultaneously providing other interesting facts and a deeper understanding of Kyoto through the secret or small details that are often hard to notice for visitors and locals alike.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni, Kawabatacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0076, Japan
Let’s learn what Kabuki is and the feminine beginning of the theater. You maybe know the current Kabuki is performed just by men but you wouldn’t know the beginning was just by women.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Minamiza : The Kabuki Theater of Kyoto, 198 Nakanomachi, Shijodori Yamatooji Nishiiru, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto 605-0075 Kyoto Prefecture
Look at the actual architecture of the oldest Kabuki theater and hear the story of the impressive corroboration of VR and Kabuki.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Izutsu Yatsuhashi Honpo Kyoto Gion Main Store, Japan, 〒605-0079 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Tokiwachō, 四条上ル 北座
Have you ever done Yatsuhashi? Is a Kyoto traditional cookie has been around over 300 years. We will learn the interesting beginning of the cookie and taste it.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Gion Shirakawa, Higashiyama-ku along Shirakawa River Minamidori, Kyoto 605-0000 Kyoto Prefecture
The largest Geisha district called “Gion”. Gion Shirakawa is the most beautiful part of Gion, old fashioned streets, buildings and traditional theaters on the beautiful riverside. Let’s learn what the mysterious female entertainer “Geisha” is.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Gion Tatsumi-jinja (Tatsumi Daimyojin), 59 Motoyoshichō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0087, Japan
At this Shinto shrine let’s learn what Japanese native religion “Shinto” is. It is said in Japan there are 8 million gods.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Hanamikoji Street, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto Kyoto Prefecture
The main street of Gion. If you are lucky you would be able to see geisha walking around.
Stop At: Yasui-Konpiragu, 70 Benten-cho, Todaijimatsubara, Kyoto 605-0000 Kyoto Prefecture
Let’s visit my favorite shrine! There is the punishment god called Sutoku. What wish do people make in this shrine!? You’ll learn the history and background of the shrine and god that will surprise you, scare you for sure.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Yasaka Koshin-Do, 390 Kinencho, Higashiyama-ku across from Hokan-ji Pagoda, Kyoto 605-0828 Kyoto Prefecture
Welcome to the most instagrammable temple in Kyoto, which is extremely colorfully decorated. Let’s learn what Japanese Buddhism is and hear the unique god’s story.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Yasakanoto, 388 Yasakakamimachi, Higashiyama-Ku Hoka-ji Temple, Kyoto 605-0827 Kyoto Prefecture
The Buddhist tower called Yasaka pagoda holds the oldest history in Japan which is over 1400 years. Let’s take an amazing picture!
Duration: 10 minutes
