Kyoto Gion Festival, Historic Canals and Outlet Shopping Bus Tour

English guide

Highlights

  • Visit famous Kyoto Imperial Palace
  • Including Gion Matsuri Festival Procession Viewing Seat Tickets
  • Take a nostalgic stroll through Omihachiman’s beautiful historic canals (For the Full-Day Plan)
  • Enjoy nature and sweets at La Collina Omihachiman (For the Full-Day Plan)
  • Shopping at MITSUI OUTLET PARK SHIGA RYUO (For the Full-Day Plan)

What to expect

Witness the grand Gion Matsuri festival and enjoy a premium shopping spree in Shiga. From historic canals to trendy sweets at La Collina, explore it all with our friendly English-speaking guide. A perfect mix of culture and shopping!

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Gion Matsuri Festival Procession Viewing Seat Tickets
  • Bus fare
  • English-speaking guide

Packages (2)

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Restrictions

  • If less than 20 participants are booked, the activity may not operate.
  • This tour involves a lot of walking. If you have trouble walking, we advise you not to book this tour.

Additional notes

  • The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
  • Due to traffic or other reasons, the duration of visits at each destination may be shortened, and arrival times may be delayed.
  • Refunds will not be provided if you fail to arrive at the meeting location on time (no show).
  • In the event of a natural disaster, such as a typhoon, the tour will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued.
  • Wearing your seatbelt is mandatory while the bus is in motion due to legal regulations.
  • Please personally take responsibility for your valuables.
  • This tour will be conducted by a Japanese guide in English. Japanese guests are welcome to participate, but the tour will be primarily conducted in English.
  • Please note that the use of umbrellas is prohibited at the Gion Matsuri. In case of rain, we will provide you with a raincoat.
  • The duration of the Gion Festival is 60 minutes. Please note that you will leave during the festival (Full Day Plan).
  • [Trip Conditions]
    Departure/Return: Kyoto
    Length of Trip: Day Trip
    Operating Bus Company: Ginga Kotsu Co.,Ltd
    Meal Requirements: 0 Breakfasts, 0Lunch, 0 Dinner
    Accommodation: Not included
    Minimum Number of Participants: 20
    Tour Guide: Included
  • [Tour Planning & Implementation]
    H.I.S. Co., Ltd.
    Registered Travel Agency No. 724 with the Commissioner of the Japan Tourism Agency; Full Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
    Kamiyacho Trust Tower, 4F, 4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-6904
  • [Consignment Sales]
    VELTRA Corporation
    Nippon Life Insurance Nihonbashi Building, 5th Floor, 13-12 Nihonbashi 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0027 (Reception on 4th Floor)
    Tokyo Metropolitan Government Registered Travel Agency No. 2-5555
    Full Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents

Other requirements

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H.I.S. Co., Ltd.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation until your booking is confirmed.

  • 7-10 business days before (local time): 20%
  • 1-7 business days before (local time): 30%
  • The day before (local time): 40%
  • On the activity day / No-show: 100%

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