Let's walk around Nishiki Market and Gion District, including Yasaka Shrine & Kenninji Temple.
Nishiki Market is 6 block long and offers you dellcious food in Kyto, and at Gion District,you realize traditional wooden houses of Geisha houses, restaurants.
Yasaka is Guardian Shrine of Gion and Kenninji temple offers several beautiful gardens and cultural assets.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
at your hotel in Kyoto
Nishi Market (Food Court in Kyoto) and please try to taste some food.
Gion district, including Hanamikoji St.. Shirakawa South St., Shinbashi St. & Tatsumi Shrine
Yasaka Shrine, where Gion Festival is originated, and is the guardian deity of Gion District.
Kenninji Temple, where you enjoy 3 kinds of Japanese gardens, and national treasure and cultural assets.
Ending Point
at your hotel in Kyoto or final destination
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Guide Free
Pick-up at Hotel in Kyoto
Transportation charge (you & guide)
Entrance charge: Kenninji (J.yen500)
Lunch
Since this is walking tour, please put on suitable shoes.
In the Gion area, you may have a chance of meeting real Geisha of Maiko,
Stop please be advised that regulations in Gion has changed.
Accordingly, at Hanamikoji street, it is not allowed to take photos and to enter narrow paths.
At Shirakawa Area, it is possible to take photos.
a guest for them.
AT the Kenninji Temple, you are requested to take off shoes.
At the Nishiki Market, you are requested not to touch food direcly.
Trough this tour, the areas are sight-seeing places, and then please do not smoke.
See the calendar for availability
Hallow ! This is Eric Tanaka.
I was born in Kyoto, and I have been living in Kyoto.
I am sure that Kyoto is one of the best city for sightseeing and living.
I wish if I can introduce some nice places for you by walking around city streets.
Also, in suburbs, there are a lot of nice sightseeing places such as Bamboo forest, Monkey park, Fushimi shrine, Zen practice temples and so on.
Let's enjoy Kyoto town and Kyoto food.with me.
Lisa T.
“Great Day with Eric ”
Eric met us promptly at our hotel as arranged , It was a very wet day and he quickly adjusted our plan to accommodate this . he showed us some very touristy sites but give us so much additional information and knew shortcuts to get in and out easily . we thoroughly enjoyed our day with Eric
Eric T.
Ms Lisa I am very happy to hear from you and it Is my pleasure that you enjoyed a time in Kyoto I wish if you will come to Kyoto again TKS n regards Eric Tanaka
Miriam C.
“It was an eye opening four hour tour”
Eric is a very knowledgable and kind tour guide. He very nice and willing to spend a lot of time to answer my questions. He is also very friendly and gentle. The tour has aroused my interest in Japanese history. Thank you Eric! ありがとうございます
Eric T.
Hi Ms Miriam ! I am very happy to receive your comments for the tour and I had a good time with you I wish if you will come to Kyoto again Regards Eric Tanaka
Stephanie C.
“Wonderful Tour!”
Mr. Eric T. Did a great job hitting the highlights of Kyoto. We had a whirlwind of sights to see as we only had one day in Kyoto and Mr. Eric did not disappoint. We did take a taxi to some places to pack it all in and a great stop for food at a market street. Thank you!
Eric T.
Hi Ms Stephany ! Thank you very much for your comments for the tour and I actually enjoyed Nishiki market with you I wish if we can meet you again , and enjoy another tour with you Regards Eric Tanaka
$176/ per group