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Geisya Districts, the Present and the Past (Shimabara)
Shimabara is the another Geisya District, originated from 400 years ago
Simabara Tayu was the highest -rank state-admitted courtesan, who served to nobilities.
Gion is the district of high-class entertainment currently from old days.
Both are the high class entertainment districts, they keep their own
social status, the Present and the Past.
Meeting Point
Hotel pick-up in Kyoto
Shimabara Disrict, Old Wooden entertainment buildings (Big Gate, Sumiya Tea house and Wachigai-ya Tea House)
Gion Miyagawa-cho District (Wooden Tea Houses & Geisha Houses)
Kennin-ji Temple (National Treasure and some important cultural assets and rock garden)
Gion corner (some exhibits about Maiko)
Tatsumi Inari Shrine and Sirakwa (Old wooden houses, lined up by the canal)
Ending Point
at your hotel in Kyoto or teh final destinatin
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
hotel pick-up in Kyoto city
transportation fee (you and guide):
Admission fee: Sumiya： J.Yen1000
Kennin-ji Temple: J.Yen500
lunch (J.Yen1500)
dinner(J.Yen2500)
Tour Important Information
Fortunately you may find real Geisya & Maiko , however it is impossible to take a photo together with them
Because they will entertain their customers only, who invite them.
Until PM18:00, they usually stay in Geisya House, and do a training of dance or playing instrument and so on.
Please put on suitable shoes for walking.
Important message from the guide
See the calendar for availability
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Kyoto Tour Reviews
“Eric was great!”
We thoroughly enjoyed our day with Eric. He showed us some great highlights and was very friendly. Would definitely recommend!
Eric T.
(46 reviews)Hi Ms. Luke ! Thank you very much for your comments to the tour. I am happy with your comments that you enjoyed Uji and lunch with me. If possible, please come to Kyoto ,Osaka, Kobe and Nara. Meeting you again in Japan. Regards Eric Tanaka
“In depth Knowledge of History”
The best tour guide in Japan! Has a very in depth knowledge of the history and relevance of the tour sites
“Fulfilling Stroll in Kyoto”
I work in Kyoto and was fortunate to be able to participate in this tour. I was very satisfied with the tour because it showed me a slightly different Kyoto from the one I usually see. Most of all, I enjoyed walking around Kyoto. There were fewer crowds on this day, so it was a great light exercise before dinner. I would recommend an evening stroll. My sincere thanks to Eric.
Eric T.
(46 reviews)Ms Rumi Thank you for your comments and I am very happy to hear from you that you enjoyed the tour with guide Thanks and regards Eric Tanaka
