Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion, located in the Yasaka-dori area of Higashiyama, Kyoto, is offering an exclusive night cherry blossom walking tour — "KYOTO YOZAKURA tour" — for hotel guests during the 2026 spring season. Available from March 28 (Saturday) to April 10 (Friday), 2026, the tour runs daily and is led by English-speaking hotel staff.
Building on last year's successful debut, this year's tour follows a new route: starting at Kennin-ji Temple — just a short walk from the hotel — it continues through the atmospheric Hanamikoji alley of Gion, passes Yasaka Shrine, and concludes at Maruyama Park, famous for its weeping cherry trees.
KYOTO YOZAKURA Tour Overview
After dark, the streets of Gion take on a quiet, atmospheric character quite different from the daytime scene — stone-paved lanes lit by soft lanterns, cherry blossoms gently swaying, and the cool spring air carrying a hint of the season. Hotel staff who know Kyoto's Gion district well serve as English-language guides, sharing the area's history and stories along the way. The tour wraps up at Maruyama Park, where guests are free to continue exploring the cherry blossoms at their own pace.
Guide Language: English
Course: Kennin-ji Temple → Hanamikoji → Yasaka Shrine → Maruyama Park (dispersal on site)
The route covers Kennin-ji Temple and Hanamikoji before heading to Yasaka Shrine, with the tour ending at Maruyama Park, celebrated for its weeping cherry trees.
Tour Dates: March 28 (Saturday) to April 10 (Friday), 2026 — held daily
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (approximately 90 minutes)
Maximum Participants: 6 people
Fee: Free of charge
Eligibility: Hotel guests only ※ Children under 12 must be accompanied by a guardian
Booking Deadline: By 9:00 PM the day before the tour
How to Book: Apply at the hotel front desk
URL: https://www.celestinehotels.jp/kyoto-gion/concierge-tour/
Notes:
- The tour proceeds in rain, but may be cancelled depending on weather or temperature, regardless of whether an official weather warning has been issued.
- This is a walking tour; all guidance is conducted on foot.
A Junior Suite with Views of Higashiyama
The Junior Suite at Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion offers approximately 60 m² of space, making it a comfortable choice for two guests or for special occasions. Designed with Kyoto's subdued color tones and traditional materials, the room features a spacious living area and large windows framing views of the Higashiyama mountains. The changing light throughout the day — from soft morning brightness to the stillness of evening — can be enjoyed from within the room.
In the evening, the on-site restaurant Yasakaendo THE CELESTINE KYOTO GION serves freshly prepared tempura in a setting that reflects the spirit of Gion.
- Room details: https://www.celestinehotels.jp/kyoto-gion/rooms/
