Kyoto: Gion Festival Evening Walking Tour with English Guide
ID: GYG1031349-1600615
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Land: Myanmar
Duur:
03:00 uren
Beschrijving
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!
Hoogtepunten
- Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Gion Festival
- Admire the beautifully illuminated Yamaboko floats in the evening
- Learn about the traditional craftsmanship behind the floats
- Explore the Nagae Family Residence, a traditional Kyoto townhouse
- Enjoy a shared taxi ride to the Shijo Street area
Talen
BELANGRIJKE INFORMATIE
Minimum number of participants is 2 people
(This is not a private tour)
The tour ends on-site; participants will return individually
Cash is needed to buy food & drinks from the food stalls (optional)
MK Travel Office. To the left from Ibis Style Hotel
INCLUDED
- English-speaking staff
- Guided tour of the Yamaboko display areas
- Visit to Byobu Matsuri at the Nagae Family Residence
- Taxi ride to the Shijo Street area
NIET INBEGREPEN.
- Return transportation to Kyoto Station
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