Kyoto After Dark: Art, Tea and Dinner

EUR 179,-

per person

Available all year 4 hours Starting point Kyoto

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Overview

Immerse in Kyoto’s traditional side with an enchanting evening of tea, culture, and historic streets

Discover Kyoto’s timeless elegance on this immersive evening tour.

Begin with a captivating performance at Gion Corner, where traditional arts like Kyoto dance, tea ceremony, and noh theatre come to life. Wander the lantern-lit streets of Gion, a historic geisha district filled with old-world charm. Conclude the evening with an intimate tea ceremony by candlelight in a historic ryokan, followed by a refined Zen-style vegetarian dinner.

This tour offers an authentic glimpse into Kyoto’s rich cultural heritage in a serene and atmospheric setting.

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17:05

Check into the night tour

Arrive at the meeting point in Kyoto’s Good Nature Hotel, at least 10 minutes before departure, where your guide will be waiting for you.

Walk to Gion Corner

A short walk through Kyoto’s evening streets brings you to Gion Corner, a cultural theatre showcasing traditional Japanese performing arts.

Traditional Arts at Gion Corner (50 min)

Enjoy a rare opportunity to witness Kyoto’s classical art forms, including tea ceremony, flower arrangement, koto music, bugaku (court dance and music), kyogen (traditional comic theater), bunraku (puppet theatre), or a noh play, in a seasonal rotation.

Stroll through Gion’s Historic Preservation District (30 min)

Experience the atmospheric charm of Kyoto’s historic streets, illuminated by soft lantern light. Walk through Hanamikoji-dori and Gion Shimbashi, home to Kyoto’s preserved teahouses and traditional architecture.

Exclusive Candlelit Tea Ceremony & Zen-style Dinner (90 min)

Enter the serene courtyard of Gion Yoshi-Ima, a historic ryokan, for an intimate tea ceremony by candlelight at the Kurenaitei tearoom.

Afterwards, savour a Zen-style vegetable-based dinner, a balanced and flavourful meal rooted in Japanese tradition. On request, a fully vegetarian meal can be served.

21:00

Tour Ends at Gion Yoshi-Ima

Your tour concludes in the heart of Gion, where you can continue exploring Kyoto’s enchanting evening scene at your leisure.

Important information

What is included

National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter
Admission to Gion Corner
Traditional candlelit tea ceremony
Zen-style vegetarian dinner

What is not included

Drinks during dinner
Transportation to/from the meeting point
Personal expenses

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