What we do

Kyoto through local eyes.

The alleys, bars and views that guidebooks miss, explored in small groups on tours paced like a show.

What we offer

  • Night walks and bar hoppingWander the backstreets of Gion and drop into the places locals actually go.
  • Cultural experiencesFood and drink, cooking, traditional culture: experiences you can only have in Kyoto.
  • Custom tours for companies and groupsFor company trips and VIP guests, tailored to your group’s size and goals.

On the tour

Guests in a night-time alley, looking up where the guide is pointing
A guide speaking under a streetlight
Guests pouring sake into paper cups
The group beneath Yasaka Pagoda at night
A guest crawling through the stone at Yasui Konpira-gu Shrine
Guests laughing over a toast
Guests in kimono whisking matcha
Guests learning to brew coffee

OTAtrip Guide

An English-language guide service, based in Gion since 2024. A professional magician shapes how each tour unfolds — what you see, in what order, and where the pauses fall.

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