Self-Guided Podcast Tour Kyoto Hidden Matriarchy of Gion
Higashiyama-ku, along Shirakawa River Minamidori, Kyoto, Japan
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About this experience
Step beyond the picturesque willow trees and enter the carefully guarded world of Kyoto’s Gion district. This self-guided audio journey reveals how shrines, tea houses, theaters and craft traditions shaped the lives of geiko and maiko. Along the way, discover the social codes, hidden labor and cultural memory behind one of Japan’s most recognizable neighborhoods.
- A 1.2 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 80 minutes
- Ideal for travelers interested in Social Fabric & Everyday Life and History & Memory
- Engaging podcast-style stories from experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation in the app
Location
Higashiyama-ku, along Shirakawa River Minamidori, Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto, Japan
Price
$5.47/ person
Duration1h 20min
Categoryculture