Kyoto 'Gion Summer Festival' and Arashiyama 1-day self guided tour

Kyoto

【Meeting place】 It will be annoucned two weeks in advanced. (Around Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station or Karasuma Oike Station)

【Meeting Time】 9:00 AM.

【Guide】 Self Guided Tour *English Speaking Assistant will hand over all tickets at the meeting place.

【Itinerary】 ・9:00am: meet English speaking assistant to receive the tickets for the tour ・9:30am: enjoy Gion Summer Festival from spectator seat (180-min) ・1:00pm: Lunch Buffet of Kyoto’s home-cooking ‘obanzai’ (60-min) ・2:00pm: transfer to Arashiyama by streetcar from Shijo-Omiya station ・3:00pm: Stroll at Arashiyama (120-min) ・5:00pm: end of the tour

【Information on spectator seating at the Gion Summer Festival】 ・Crowding is expected on the day of the festival. Please arrive with plenty of time to spare or you may not make it to the event in time. (Please note that no refunds will be made.) ・Using parasols and umbrellas and smoking are not permitted. When taking photographs, please do not disturb other visitors. Please take care of your physical condition by bringing a hat and drinking plenty of water. ・The festival will take place even if it rains. Umbrellas are not available as they are a nuisance to those around you. Please use a raincoat.

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