Gion, one of the most iconic neighborhoods in Kyoto, is home to immense tradition and culture. It is an area where you will find interesting shops and remarkable shrines. Gion is particularly well known for its maiko, who in the evenings can be spotted in their elegant kimono and make-up. Take a guided tour of this area, with a Kyoto Visitors Host, one of the City of Kyoto’s Certified Guides and get an inside look at this culturally-rich neighborhood. Your guide will bring you to places like nowhere else in the world – narrow back-alleys, traditional craft studios, a famous geisha district, and more. Join us on this tour and see beyond the surface.