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The Gion District in Kyoto is one of the most famous and historic areas in Japan, renowned for its traditional wooden machiya houses, geisha culture, and vibrant atmosphere. The Higashiyama District in Kyoto is a beautifully preserved area that embodies the city’s historic charm. It’s known for its narrow streets, traditional wooden buildings, and a wealth of temples and cultural landmarks. A Gion and Higashiyama walking tour is a fantastic way to explore Kyoto's rich cultural heritage. Accessible by train on the Keihan Line or a short walk from Kawaramachi Station, Gion, and Higashiyama can be explored via a self-guided walking tour. This is a sample of what a self-guided tour of Gion and Higashiyma would look like. Key Attractions in Gion: Hanami-koji Street The heart of Gion, this iconic street is lined with traditional tea houses (ochaya) and restaurants. It's one of the best spots to potentially see geishas (called "geiko" in Kyoto) and their apprentices (maiko)....

Japan boasts one of the world's most efficient and reliable public transportation systems. This guide will help you navigate trains, buses, and other options effortlessly. Japan is a train country and is recognized worldwide for its punctuality. You can generally rely on schedules to the minute. During peak hours, trains and buses can be crowded. It's essential to be prepared for this. Japanese public transportation has specific etiquette. Being mindful of others is crucial. In this Guide, I will go over how to use Japan's Public Transit from Airport Transit to Subways, JR and Shinkansen, what passes and Cards you will need, and what apps you should download to make your travels in Japan easy.  Haneda Airport  Tokyo Haneda Airport, officially known as Tokyo International Airport (HND), is one of two major airports serving Tokyo, Japan, the other being Narita International Airport. Haneda is located closer to central Tokyo, making it a preferred choice for domestic flights a...

GetYourGuide helps travelers find the best things to do wherever they’re headed, including skip-the-line tickets to the world’s most iconic attractions, walking tours by top local experts, immersive food and beverage tours, cooking, and craft classes, bucket-list experiences and niche offerings you won’t find anywhere else. Since its founding in 2009, travelers from more than 170 countries have booked over 40 million tours, activities, and attraction tickets through GetYourGuide. Although you can find experiences in 170 countries, the best experiences could be found in Japan, here are some of the best tours to join while in Japan with GetYourGuide.com . Japan seems to be at the top of everyone's list of places to visit now, luckily for you, GetYourGuide can help you get both tickets to attractions and find bucket list tours to all of its top destinations. Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka are the three most popular cities to visit in Japan, here are some of the best tours to join for trips...