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[A tour of modern architecture in Rakuchu, Kyoto]
Gion Strolling in Meiji-Taisho Romantic Gion, Kyoto
Plan Details
This walking tour takes you around the buildings and people involved in the modernisation of Kyoto. While touring Kyoto's modern architecture, visitors will learn about its history and characteristics. Modern architecture refers to buildings from the Meiji era (1868-1912) to the early Showa era (1926-1989), which incorporated Western architectural styles or used a blend of Japanese and Western ingenuity. In Kyoto, there are many works by famous architects. This tour takes visitors on a tour of some of the most representative buildings in the Gion area. You will hear about the highlights of each building and the stories behind them, and get a taste of the fascination of modern architecture.
Reservation period
Accepted at any time
Fee
Please contact us.
What's included
Materials distributed on the day and guide fee
Course Content
Kyoto Okura Villa (now Daiun-in Temple) Gionkaku = walk = Chorakukan (former Kyoto Villa of Murai Yoshibei) = walk = Murai Bank Gion Branch (now CANDY SHOW TIME Kyoto Gion Branch) = walk = Kouya Gion Main Branch = walk = Minamiza = walk = Restaurant Kikusui (former Kikusui-kan) = walk = Yaomasa Restaurant (now Touka-saikan) = walk = Francois Cafe Ends at 12:00 or 14:00
The start time is either 10am or 1pm.
The minimum number of participants is 5 and the maximum is 15.
Meeting point
Kyoto Okura Villa (currently Daiun-in Temple) Gionkaku 594-1 Minami-gawa Gion-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 605-0074
Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time.
Travel time
Duration 2 hours
Minimum number of receptionists
1 person
Minimum number of participants
5 people
Maximum number of applicants
15 people
Application Deadline
By 6:00 p.m. 14 days prior
Language Support
Japanese
Interpretation available with advance reservation (please check schedule)
English, Korean, Chinese, and other languages are available upon request.
Reservation requirements
(1) Implementation date
(2) Preferred time
(3) Name of participant
(4) Contact details
■ Cancellation policy
In addition, if you cancel your reservation after it has been confirmed, the following cancellation fees will be charged:
Up to 21 days prior (inclusive): 30%
20-8 days ago. 50%
7 to 3 days ago. 70%
2 days before - on the day (before the start time): 100%
No notice cancellation / 100% after start
*A reservation is considered confirmed when we contact you (in writing or by email, etc.) to confirm your reservation after you have made a formal application.
*Cancellations will only be handled on the same day if received during business hours .
* The customer will be responsible for any bank transfer fees incurred during refunds.
Other (Notes, etc.)
- Please be careful not to cause trouble to other pedestrians by spreading out too far apart.
・The event will be held rain or shine. If a warning or advisory is issued, the event will be canceled. If the event is canceled, you will be notified by 8:00 p.m. the night before the start time.
・Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
・There is no parking lot. Please come by public transportation.
For tour applications or questions, please contact us using the inquiry form .
PhotoPhoto Gallery
#1 Gionkaku, Okura Villa (now Daiun-in Temple), Kyoto
The Gionkaku building of the Okura Villa in Kyoto (now Daiun-in Temple) was built in the Meiji era by Okura Kihachiro, the founder of the Okura zaibatsu conglomerate. The eye-catching 36-meter-tall Gionkaku tower is modeled after a float used in the Gion Festival.
#2 Chorakukan (former Kyoto villa of Yoshibei Murai)
Chorakukan (former Kyoto Villa of Murai Kichibei) was built in 1909 (Meiji 42) by businessman Murai Kichibei, known as the "Tobacco King," as a guest house to entertain distinguished guests from Japan and abroad. It was designed by American architect James MacDonald Gardiner.
#3 Murai Bank Gion Branch (Currently CANDY SHOW TIME Kyoto Gion Branch)
Murai Bank Gion Branch (currently CANDY SHOW TIME Kyoto Gion Branch) is a retro building built in the early Showa period and currently operates as a candy specialty store. Murai Bank Gion Branch is characterized by its brick exterior and dome-shaped roof.
#4 Koya Gion Main Branch
Koya Gion Main Store is a long-established handbag store in Gion with over 130 years of history.
#5 Minamiza Theatre
Minamiza is a four-story building with one basement that incorporates Momoyama-style design into modern architecture and is a registered tangible cultural property of the country.
#6 Restaurant Kikusui (formerly Kikusuikan)
Restaurant Kikusui (formerly Kikusui-kan) was built in 1926. It is still in use as a restaurant today and is designated as a nationally registered tangible cultural property.
#7 Yaomasa Restaurant (now Touka Saikan)
Yaomasa Restaurant (now Touka Saikan) was built in 1926. It was designed by the Vories Architectural Office, led by American architect William Merrell Vories. It is the only restaurant building he designed.
#8 [Francois Coffee House]
[Francois Cafe] is a coffee shop that was founded in 1934, the 9th year of the Showa era. It was the first coffee shop to be designated as a national registered tangible cultural property. As freedom was being restricted in preparation for the war, people were looking for a place to gather and talk. As he was involved in the socialist movement, he opened the coffee shop as a salon to discuss ideas and art. He named it "Francois Cafe" after the French painter Jean-Francois Millet.
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