Gion Free Walking Tour - Reviews

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9.10 / 10

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Sep / 19 / 2026

Marisa

Alicante, Spain

I travelled by myself

La guía bien informada, comunicaba bien y contaba curiosidades de las gueisas. Pero nada que no se pudiera leer por internet. Me faltó visitar algún sitio El recorrido por 2 o 3 calles se me hizo escaso. Un paseo que cualquiera podía haber dado.

The guide was knowledgeable, communicated well, and shared interesting facts about the geishas. But nothing that couldn't be found online. I wish we had visited some sites. The tour of just two or three streets felt too short. A stroll anyone could have taken.

I travelled by myself

Lamentamos que el recorrido no haya cumplido con tus expectativas. Agradecemos tus comentarios sobre la guía y tomaremos en cuenta tus sugerencias para mejorar la experiencia. Translate this opinion into English.

We're sorry the tour didn't meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback on the guide and will take your suggestions into account to improve the experience. Opinion translated. Show original.

Sep / 09 / 2026

Raül

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Hicimos el tour con Irene y no podria haber sido mejor. Tour imprescindible de Kyoto para conocer el mundo de la Geishas y sus vidas. Irene es una fuente de sabiduría sobre Gion, la cultura japonesa y sobre todo la vida de las Geishas. Durante el tour no conseguimos ver ninguna pero estuvimos paseando un corto rato por las calles donde termina la visita y finalmente conseguimos ver un par de Geishas y Maikos. Translate this opinion into English.

We took the tour with Irene and it couldn't have been better. A must-do tour of Kyoto to learn about the world of geisha and their lives. Irene is a wealth of knowledge about Gion, Japanese culture, and especially the lives of geisha. We didn't see any geisha during the tour itself, but we strolled for a short while through the streets where the tour ends and finally managed to spot a couple of geisha and maiko. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 03 / 2026

María José

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Un tour muy recomendable con la mejor guía posible, Irene. Sabe muchísimo sobre geishas, da mucha información de manera muy amena. Yo no me lo perdería. Se tiene una visión nocturna del Kioto más tradicional. Ah! Y las recomendaciones que manda por WhatsApp luego son de 10! Muchas gracias Irene!! Translate this opinion into English.

A highly recommended tour with the best possible guide, Irene. She knows so much about geisha and presents a wealth of information in a very engaging way. I wouldn't miss it. You get a nighttime glimpse into the most traditional side of Kyoto. Oh! And the recommendations she sends via WhatsApp afterward are fantastic! Thank you so much, Irene!! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

Sep / 01 / 2026

Neomi Adriana Bejar

Israel

I travelled by myself

La guía con César fue muy amena y aprendí cosas interesantes sobre las Geikas y Maikas, su forma de vida, ahora puedo apreciar lo valioso de su arte y como se desarrollo su profesion.. Se sintio un ambiente de respeto en la zona del las Geikas. Muchas gracias, lo recomiendo ampliamente. Translate this opinion into English.

César's tour was very enjoyable, and I learned interesting things about Geikas and Maikas, their way of life. Now I can appreciate the value of their art and how their profession developed. There was a palpable sense of respect in the Geika area. Thank you so much; I highly recommend it. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 29 / 2026

Elena

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Un tour genial con Jordi por el barrio de las geishas. Explicó toda la historia y la cultura del lugar de forma muy interesante, respetuosa y amena. Además, tuvo el detalle de mandarnos muy buenas recomendaciones de restaurantes para el viaje, lo cual nos vino de maravilla. Totalmente recomendable para conocer la zona con alguien que se la sabe al detalle. ¡Gracias por todo, Jordi!" Translate this opinion into English.

A fantastic tour with Jordi through the geisha district. He explained all the history and culture of the area in a very interesting, respectful, and engaging way. He also kindly sent us excellent restaurant recommendations for our trip, which were incredibly helpful. Highly recommended for exploring the area with someone who knows it inside and out. Thanks for everything, Jordi! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 24 / 2026

Anonymous

Logroño, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Me ha encantado el Free Tour por Gion, lo recomiendo encarecidamente en tu visita a Kioto. Se me hizo súper corto y aprendimos muchas cosas. Tuvimos la suerte de ver varias Maykos y Geykos. Gracias a Lina nuestra guía, la experiencia fue sobresaliente. Translate this opinion into English.

I absolutely loved the free walking tour of Gion and highly recommend it when visiting Kyoto. It felt incredibly short, and we learned so much. We were lucky enough to see several Maykos and Geykos. Thanks to Lina, our guide, the experience was outstanding. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 23 / 2026

Valentina

Italy

I travelled with my partner

Abbiamo fatto il free tour del quartiere di Gion con Maina ed è stato molto bello e interessante. Maina è simpatica e disponibile e conosce molto bene la storia del quartiere. Ci ha dato anche molti suggerimenti per la nostra prossima tappa ;) Grazie!! Translate this opinion into English.

We took the free tour of the Gion district with Maina, and it was very nice and interesting. Maina is friendly and helpful, and she knows the history of the neighborhood very well. She also gave us lots of suggestions for our next stop. ;) Thank you! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 12 / 2026

Laura Bergamini

Italy

We loved the tour of Gion and the stories of the geiko. Maina was a wonderful guide: kind, knowledgeable and passionate. She was happy to go deeper into the topics we found most interesting, making Kyoto’s theatrical and entertainment culture truly fascinating. She even kindly waited for us when we arrived late. Highly recommended!

Aug / 12 / 2026

Fernando

Chiclana, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Una experiencia super recomendada, la gran mayoria pensamos o creemos saber lo que es una geisha por lo que nos cuentan los yankees, pero con este tour he aprendido de verdad que son, como se forman, como viven, sus normas y costumbres. Nos gustó tanto este tour que luego contratamos un espectaculo de geishas para poder profundizar mas. Nuestro guia Sime fue una persona super correcta en todo momento, indicando siempre lo que podiamos y no hacer ya que el tour toca muchos lugares sensibles. Translate this opinion into English.

A highly recommended experience! Most of us think we know what a geisha is because of what Americans tell us, but this tour truly taught me who they are, how they train, how they live, their rules, and customs. We enjoyed the tour so much that we later booked a geisha show to delve even deeper. Our guide, Sime, was incredibly professional throughout, always explaining what we could and couldn't do, as the tour touches on some sensitive topics. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 12 / 2026

Oscar

Bologna, Italy

I travelled with small children

Maina è stata una guida eccellente e ha fornito spiegazioni dettagliate sulla vita delle maiko e e delle geika. Molto attenta nell'assicurarsi che tutto il gruppo non avesse altre domande. Alla fine del tour, ci ha fornito un sacco di raccomandazioni su ristoranti e locali di Kyoto. Assolutamente da consigliare! Translate this opinion into English.

Maina was an excellent guide and provided detailed explanations of the maiko and geika lifestyle. She was very attentive in ensuring the entire group had no further questions. At the end of the tour, she provided us with tons of recommendations for restaurants and bars in Kyoto. Highly recommended! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with small children

Aug / 07 / 2026

Carolina Avidano

Italy

I travelled with friends

Tour molto interessante. La nostra guida Kohsuke ci ha spiegato molto bene tutto sulla vita delle geishe e ci ha portato nei luoghi più caratteristici. Ha parlato in un inglese molto chiaro e comprensibile ed è stato disponibile a rispondere a tutte le nostre domande. Super consigliato!! Grazie ancora a Kohsuke Translate this opinion into English.

Very interesting tour. Our guide, Kohsuke, explained everything about the geisha life very well and took us to the most characteristic places. He spoke very clear and understandable English and was available to answer all our questions. Highly recommended!! Thanks again to Kohsuke. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jul / 31 / 2026

Andrea

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Ha sido un tour muy interesante. Además de conocer todo sobre las geishas y las maikos…. Jordi, el guía, lo ha hecho muy ameno, respondiendo todas las preguntas que iban surgiendo a lo largo del recorrido y dándonos recomendaciones. Sin duda, recomendable. Y Jordi un 10. Translate this opinion into English.

It was a very interesting tour. Besides learning all about geishas and maikos… Jordi, the guide, made it very enjoyable, answering all the questions that came up along the way and giving us recommendations. Definitely recommended. And Jordi gets a 10 out of 10. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jul / 31 / 2026

Carolina

South Korea

I travelled with friends

Nos encantó!! Jordi fue súper súper amable y respondió en todo momento nuestras preguntas (que no fueron pocas jajaja). Controlaba muchísimo sobre el tema y nos encantó el tour por la tarde/noche por Gion. Sin duda nos encantaría que fuese nuestro guía en otros tours!!! Translate this opinion into English.

We loved it!! Jordi was incredibly kind and answered all our questions (and there were quite a few, haha). He was extremely knowledgeable about the subject, and we absolutely loved the afternoon/evening tour of Gion. We would definitely love to have him as our guide on other tours! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jul / 23 / 2026

Francisco Abel

Almería, Spain

I travelled with my partner

César hizo la visita súper didáctica y amena. Aprendes muchos datos interesantes y te adentra en el mundo de las geiko desde su entrada en la okiya hasta su “jubilación”. La disfrutamos mucho y se agradeció que fuéramos un grupo pequeño. Muy recomendable. Translate this opinion into English.

César made the tour incredibly informative and enjoyable. You learn lots of interesting facts and he immerses you in the world of geiko, from their entry into the okiya to their "retirement." We thoroughly enjoyed it and appreciated that we were a small group. Highly recommended. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jul / 23 / 2026

Helena Oses Ursúa

Pamploan, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Nos encantó el tour. Nuestra guía nos contó con todo lujo de detalles todo lo referente al curioso mundo de las Geisas y las Maikos (pudimos ver una en un coche) y el tiempo a pesar el calor tremendo que hacía, se nos pasó volando. Super recomendable. Translate this opinion into English.

We loved the tour. Our guide told us all about the fascinating world of Geishas and Maikos in great detail (we even saw one in a car!), and despite the intense heat, the time flew by. Highly recommended. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

Jul / 22 / 2026

Nerea

Spain

I travelled with my partner

El grupo era bastante numeroso, pero el guía estuvo atento y hacía las explicaciones muy amenas e interesantes. Leo tenía muchos conocimientos sobre Japón y en concreto, Kyoto; respondía todas las preguntas y se notaba que entendía del tema. Recomendable para romper mitos sobre las geyshas y aprender un poco más de cultura japonesa. Translate this opinion into English.

The group was quite large, but the guide was attentive and made the explanations very engaging and interesting. Leo had extensive knowledge of Japan, and Kyoto in particular; he answered all the questions and it was clear he understood the subject. Highly recommended for dispelling myths about geishas and learning a bit more about Japanese culture. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jul / 14 / 2026

Juan Cristobal Ruiz Garcia

Valencia, Spain

I travelled by myself

Una auténtica esperiencia, Lina genial, se ve que sabe y entiende, nos contó todo, anécdotas, resolvió dudas e incluso vimos una Meiko acompañando a un cliente... y ya de vuelta, por sorpresa me vi justo al lado de otra, andando al lado mio paralizado me quede... Buenísimo todo, y Lina, sin palabras, de 10 Translate this opinion into English.

A truly wonderful experience! Lina was fantastic; you can tell she knows her stuff. She told us everything, shared anecdotes, answered all our questions, and we even saw a Meiko accompanying a client... and on the way back, I was completely taken aback to find myself walking right next to another one, paralyzed by the sight as she walked beside me... Everything was absolutely amazing, and Lina was simply outstanding, a 10 out of 10! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled by myself

Jun / 23 / 2026

Miguel

Valencia, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Hicimos el tour por Gion con Chiara y nos encantó. Se nota que sabe muchísimo sobre la cultura japonesa y sobre el mundo de las geishas, lo que hizo que la experiencia fuera súper interesante. Nos llevó por los rincones más especiales del barrio, nos dio recomendaciones muy útiles y consiguió que fuera una experiencia de 10. Sin duda, el mejor tour que hemos hecho en todo Japan. ¡Totalmente recomendable! Translate this opinion into English.

We took the Gion tour with Chiara and we loved it. It's clear she knows a lot about Japanese culture and the world of geisha, which made the experience incredibly interesting. She took us to the most special corners of the neighborhood, gave us very useful recommendations, and made it a perfect experience. Without a doubt, the best tour we've done in all of Japan. Highly recommended! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 23 / 2026

María Núñez Gualda

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with small children

El Gion más auténtico de la mano de la mejor guía: Irene, que nos ha contagiado su entusiasmo y nos ha mostrado con rigor y respeto la verdadera historia de las geishas y las maikos. Nos ha dado un montón de recomendaciones y hemos disfrutado del paseo nocturno. Muy recomendable, casi sin gente por la calle, una delicia Translate this opinion into English.

The most authentic Gion with the best guide: Irene, who has shared her enthusiasm with us and has shown us the true history of geishas and maikos with rigor and respect. She gave us a ton of recommendations and we enjoyed the night walk. Highly recommended, almost no people on the street, a delight. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with small children

Jun / 22 / 2026

Sebastián

Spain

Tour interesante y por la noche en el barrio más famoso de Kyoto, q le da un toque especial con la iluminación de las farolillos de las calles. Y si te toca de guía a Irene, aún más ya que cuenta con profundidad la historia de las geishas y maikos. Muchas gracias por la experiencia. Translate this opinion into English.

Interesting tour at night in the most famous neighborhood of Kyoto, which adds a special touch with the lighting of the street lanterns. And if you get Irene as your guide, even better, as she shares in-depth the history of geishas and maikos. Thank you very much for the experience. Opinion translated. Show original.