€71.5 hours
Kyoto: gion's lantern-lit alleys, a self-guided walking tour with audio and quizzes
Filippo Anzivino- Audio
- Quizzes
- Multiplayer
- Free eSIM
Kyoto, made for wandering
Explore Kyoto on foot through 1 self-guided tour and 9 local places. Start when you want, pause when you need, and take the city at your own pace.
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Kyoto, one story at a time
Choose a self-guided audio tour and explore Kyoto at your own pace.
Filippo AnzivinoPlaces worth knowing
Landmarks and hidden corners in Kyoto
Find Kyoto’s landmarks on the map, then open the stories behind them.
Gion Corner
Gion Corner stands as a prominent cultural venue in Kyoto's famous Gion district. Housed within the Gion Kobu Kaburenjo Annex Theater, its traditional architectural style offers a…
Hanamikoji Street
Wander down Hanamikoji Street, the iconic stone-paved path lined with traditional wooden machiya and discreet ochaya, where the echoes of geiko culture still resonate. As the…
Kamo River Noryo-Yuka
Overlooking the Kamo River in Kyoto, the Noryo-Yuka platforms are a distinctive feature of the city's summer evenings. This cherished tradition involves temporary wooden decks, or…
Ninenzaka
Ninenzaka, meaning "Two-Year Hill," is a picturesque 150-meter-long, stone-paved pedestrian path in Kyoto's renowned Higashiyama district. Lined with beautifully preserved…
Pontocho Alley
Pontocho Alley is a captivating, narrow pedestrian lane in Kyoto, renowned for its traditional wooden facades, glowing lanterns, and hidden restaurants that evoke the city's…
Shirakawa Canal
The Shirakawa Canal, located in Kyoto's famous Gion district, offers one of the city's most picturesque and traditional streetscapes. Lined with willow trees, traditional wooden…
Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni
A Monument to a Theatrical Pioneer In Kyoto's historic Gion district, by the Kamo River, stands a bronze statue honoring a revolutionary figure in Japanese performance art. The…
The Flower Corridor
Gaze upon Hanamikoji Dori, often called "The Flower Corridor," the most prominent street in Kyoto's Gion district. Lined with traditional wooden facades and softly illuminated by…
Yasaka Shrine
Approaching Yasaka Shrine, its vibrant vermilion gates and expansive grounds welcome visitors to a sacred site steeped in over a millennium of history and home to a renowned…
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People also ask about Kyoto
Are Ciceru’s Kyoto tours self-guided?
Yes. Every Kyoto tour is self-guided audio: start whenever you like, walk at your own pace, with no group and no fixed departure time.
How much does a Kyoto tour cost?
Tours start from €7. You pay once per tour, with no subscription and no hidden fees.
How long is a typical Kyoto tour?
Most tours take between one and three hours. Pause whenever you like and pick up where you left off.
Do I need to download an app?
No. Ciceru tours run directly in your mobile browser. Open the link and start walking.
Can I take a Kyoto tour without a guide or group?
Absolutely. That is the whole idea: just you, your phone, and the city, on your own schedule.
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