Kyoto After Dark: Art, Tea and Dinner

Kyoto’s Gion district at dusk Noh performance at night Japanese tea ceremony set Zen-style dinner Shirakawa River at night in Gion
EUR 179,-
per person
Available all year 4 hours Starting point Kyoto
Excursion
Authentic experiences Expert guides Flexible schedules Excellent value
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  • Cuisine
  • Culture
  • History
  • Arts

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.

Suggested itinerary

17:05

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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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