Kyoto Higashiyama & Old Town Free Walking Tour
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Kiyomizu-dera, Higashiyama, Kyoto, Japan
Higashiyama, Kyoto, Japan
1N (Participation Duration)
Walking (Transportation)
English, Japanese, Chinese, French (Language)
Number of participants 0/25
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Tour description
Wander old Japan on this free walking tour of Kyoto's historic Higashiyama district. With a local guide you'll climb the atmospheric approach to the hillside Kiyomizu-dera temple, stroll the preserved stone lanes of Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka, and admire the iconic Yasaka Pagoda. Visit the lantern-lined Yasaka Shrine, wander the wooden teahouses of the Gion geisha district, and follow the willow-lined Shirakawa canal. Hear about samurai, geisha and centuries of tradition in Japan's former imperial capital, and pick up insider tips on matcha, kaiseki and the best cherry-blossom and maple spots. Free to join — simply tip your guide whatever you feel it was worth at the end. Note: entry inside Kiyomizu-dera has a small fee.
Meeting point:
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Near the Kiyomizu-dera approach (Gojo-zaka bus stop)
Look for your guide holding a yellow "FREE WALKING TOUR" sign. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure. No deposit required.
Detailed itinerary
Stop 1 – Meet on the atmospheric approach to the hillside Kiyomizu-dera temple.
Stop 2 – The preserved stone lanes of Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka.
Stop 3 – The iconic Yasaka (Hokan-ji) Pagoda.
Stop 4 – The lantern-lined Yasaka Shrine.
Stop 5 – The wooden teahouses of the Gion geisha district.
Stop 6 – The willow-lined Shirakawa canal.
Final stop – End with tips on matcha, kaiseki and the best cherry-blossom and maple spots (inside Kiyomizu-dera has a small fee).
Stop 2 – The preserved stone lanes of Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka.
Stop 3 – The iconic Yasaka (Hokan-ji) Pagoda.
Stop 4 – The lantern-lined Yasaka Shrine.
Stop 5 – The wooden teahouses of the Gion geisha district.
Stop 6 – The willow-lined Shirakawa canal.
Final stop – End with tips on matcha, kaiseki and the best cherry-blossom and maple spots (inside Kiyomizu-dera has a small fee).
Tour price includes
• Professional local guide (languages as listed above, subject to availability)\n• Guided walking tour of about 3 hours\n• Local history, culture and hidden-gem commentary\n• Insider tips on food, cafés and what to see next\n• Small, friendly group with plenty of photo stops
Tour price excludes
• Food and drinks\n• Hotel pick-up and drop-off\n• Public transport and entrance fees to monuments or museums\n• Gratuities / tips for the guide (this is a tip-based tour)\n• Personal expenses
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation at any time — this is a free, tip-based walking tour, so there is never a cancellation charge. Please message your guide in advance if your plans change. Tours run rain or shine; in bad weather the guide may adjust the route for comfort.
Other notes
Departs daily with several start times. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water and weather-appropriate clothing. Suitable for all ages.
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