Published meeting locations
| Listing | Starting landmark | Finish stated in listing | Practical check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gion Hidden Gems & Geisha Culture Tour | McDonald’s at Shijo-ohashi Bridge; the guide says to meet on the side road beside the store because the front is busy | Returns to the meeting point | Confirm the side-road location and guide sign in the latest message |
| Gion Magical Night Walking Tour | In front of Minamiza Theater near Gion-Shijo Station | 625 Gionmachi Kitagawa | Confirm the theater entrance and current end-point pin |
| Gion Early Morning Walking Tour | Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni, next to Exit 4 of Keihan Gion-Shijo Station | Returns to the meeting point | Confirm the exit, start time and guide’s contact instructions |
These are supplier descriptions checked on 15 October 2026. The exact point can change, and map pins or meeting instructions sent after booking take precedence. Arrive with enough time to identify the correct exit and street-side meeting point; do not assume nearby landmarks mean the groups meet at the same place.
Plan around the finish
A tour that returns to its start is easier to place around a train journey than one that ends elsewhere, but you still need to check your next destination. The night tour itinerary includes Yasaka Shrine, while the listing gives its end-point address as 625 Gionmachi Kitagawa. The other two listings say they return to their starting point.
Kyoto’s official transport guide recommends combining trains and buses and points visitors to a route planner that accounts for road congestion. For Gion, the guide describes traveling from Kyoto Station on the JR Nara Line to Tofukuji and transferring to the Keihan Line, with several stops near tourist destinations. Confirm the best current route for your own start and end points.
Before you leave your hotel
Open the latest booking confirmation, save the provider’s map pin, check the station exit and allow time for the walk between the exit and the landmark. For early tours, verify the start time directly; the listing’s title alone does not confirm a departure time for your date. If you cannot locate the group, use the provider’s listed contact method instead of joining another tour.
Common questions
Do the three Gion tours use the same meeting point?
No. Their listed landmarks are McDonald's at Shijo-ohashi Bridge, Minamiza Theater, and the Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni beside Exit 4 of Keihan Gion-Shijo Station. Save the current provider pin for the tour you booked.
Where does the night tour finish?
Yasaka Shrine is a stop on its route; the listing gives the end-point address as 625 Gionmachi Kitagawa. Confirm the current pin with the provider. The other two listings say they return to their starting point.