This is an ultimate walking tour where you can enjoy the beautiful Geiko (Geisha) and Maiko dance performance and stroll through the Gion area including Yasaka Pagoda with KTIC Friends.
The tour will start with watching magnificint performance of Geisha and Maiko at Gion Odori.
The Gion Odori is an annual dance performance presented by the geiko and maiko of the Gion Higashi district—one of Kyoto's five geisha districts—held for 10 days starting November 1st at the Gion Kaikan.
Each performance features an original script comprising a medley of nagauta and kiyomoto dances performed by the geiko and maiko of Gion Higashi. The show concludes with a grand finale featuring the "Gion Higashi Kouta," a song celebrating the four seasons of the Gion Higashi neighborhood, performed by all the geiko and maiko.
As the only dance performance among the five hanamachi held in the autumn, it has become a cherished annual event that colors the beautiful autumn season of Kyoto, attracting many visitors from both Japan and overseas.
Later assistant will take you to walk through the Gion area including Yasaka Shrine, Maruyama Park, Nene-no-Michi, Ryozen Kannon (observe from the outside), Ninen-zaka, Yasaka Pagoda (Illuminated exterior view only), Yasui Konpiragu Shrine, Hanami-koji street and more.
Please wear comfortable shoes and come prepared for any weather.
KTIC Friends is a staff from Kyoto Tourist Information Center. This is a Non-licensed assisted walking tour.
===================================================== Information about tour Place of departure and destination:From Starbucks Coffee - Kyoto Gion Hotel go Gion Higashi Kaburenjyo-Gion area. Number of days of travel:1Day Means of transportation:Walking Name of bus company: Meal(s):0 Minimum number of passengers to operate. 2 Number of GUIDE:1
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