Kyoto: Gion Festival Evening Walking Tour with English Guide

Experience the Gion Festival on a guided evening walking tour. Admire the illuminated Yamaboko floats, explore the Nagae Family Residence, and discover the story behind this 1,100-year-old tradition.
Gion Matsuri is Japan's most famous festival that lasts for a month in July. With its history dating back over 1,100 years, it is also designated as UNESCO Cultural Heritage. Enjoy the illuminated Yamaboko floats while strolling and trying out local street foods from various food stalls!

Begin your evening with a shared taxi ride to the Shijo Street area.
Arrive and start your guided walking tour of the Yamaboko display areas. See the floats beautifully illuminated at night and learn about the traditional craftsmanship behind them.

Next, visit the Byobu Matsuri at the Nagae Family Residence, a traditional Kyoto townhouse (Kyomachiya) designated as a Tangible Cultural Property by Kyoto City. Explore the beautifully preserved residence and discover its historical significance within the context of the Gion Festival.

End your tour in the lively Shijo-Karasuma area, where you’re free to continue exploring the festival on your own. The area comes alive at night with festival food stalls offering local street foods such as yakitori, takoyaki, and kakigori - perfect for enjoying the festive atmosphere of Gion Matsuri!

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.