Kyoto Gion · Geisha & Maiko Arts
¥14,900/ person · tax included
Price shown includes tax. Please check the booking calendar for the applicable price on your selected date.
An encounter with Kyoto’s living traditions
Spend time with a Kyoto maiko or geisha in a historic setting near Gion and Kiyomizu-dera. Watch her artistry, learn about tea, and ask the questions that bring this tradition closer.
Your geisha or maiko experience
Tea ceremony + matcha preparation + Japanese sweets + dance + conversation & photos
Meet a Kyoto maiko, an apprentice artist, or a geisha, known locally as a geiko. Through the ceremony and performance, discover the care and practice behind this tradition. An English-speaking interpreter helps you follow the experience and ask questions.
Included · Maiko or geisha encounter & English interpretation
Watch your host demonstrate the graceful movements of the tea ceremony. Learn about the utensils and meaning behind each step, then prepare matcha yourself and enjoy a Japanese sweet alongside your tea. The experience is welcoming to first-time guests.
Included · Tea demonstration, matcha preparation & Japanese sweets
Enjoy a short traditional dance in a tatami room. Your interpreter introduces the clothing, movements, and symbolism, helping you appreciate the details. Afterwards, take the opportunity to talk with your host and capture commemorative photos.
Included · Dance performance, conversation & photo opportunityGion Kiyomizu venue
Kyoto Geisha Show & Experience GION MAIKOYA
100 Rokurocho, Matsubara-dori Yamatooji Higashi-iru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
京都市東山区松原通大和大路東入轆轤町100
The venue is a registered Tangible Cultural Property in Japan. MAIKOYA has multiple branches; please confirm the address before your visit. Arriving at a different branch may shorten your time with the performer.
Before your visit
The approximately 45-minute experience includes a tea ceremony with a maiko or geisha, matcha preparation, a Japanese sweet, a short traditional dance, English interpretation, and time for conversation and commemorative photos. Kimono rental is a separate optional booking.
Yes. The displayed price of ¥14,900 per person includes tax. Check the booking calendar for the applicable price on your selected date. Optional kimono rental is charged separately.
A maiko usually hosts the experience. On some dates, a geisha may appear depending on availability. A geisha, called a geiko in Kyoto, is a professional artist trained in traditional arts and hospitality; a maiko is an apprentice.
No. If you would like to wear a kimono, please book the kimono rental add-on separately for a time at least one hour before your geisha experience. The rental plan includes dressing and essential accessories.
Yes. An English-speaking interpreter explains the experience and helps you ask your host about geisha culture and the arts.
There is an opportunity for commemorative photos after the ceremony and performance. Please do not film the full ceremony or dance. Short personal videos may be possible during designated photo time; ask permission first and follow your host’s guidance.
Guests aged 7 and older may participate. Children under 7 cannot enter the tea ceremony venue.
Chairs and tables can be provided on request. Please contact us in advance if you need seating arrangements or special assistance.
Yes. Advance reservations are required; walk-in participation is not available. Check the booking calendar for available sessions.
Please contact us in advance with your dietary requirements or food allergies so we can confirm whether the sweets served for your visit are suitable.
Geisha events have a special cancellation policy. Please review the applicable conditions before booking. If an emergency involving the performer requires cancellation by the venue, you will be notified by email and receive a full refund.
Experience the enchanting world of geishas in Kyoto at Geisha Show & Experience GION MAIKOYA, located in the heart of Gion, just steps from Hanamikoji Street. Our historic, government-protected teahouse, complete with a beautiful Japanese garden, offers authentic geisha encounters reminiscent of the 1800s, providing a unique glimpse into this captivating tradition. Maikoya offers a variety of immersive cultural experiences, including captivating geisha shows, elegant geisha tea ceremonies, unforgettable geisha dinner shows, and insightful private Gion tours exploring the history of geiko and maiko. Conveniently located near popular Higashiyama attractions like Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Yasaka Shrine, and Sannenzaka, Maikoya is the perfect destination for those seeking an enriching cultural experience. Whether you're looking for geisha tickets, want to learn more about geisha in Kyoto, or simply wish to experience the atmosphere of a traditional geisha tea house in Gion, Maikoya provides an unparalleled opportunity to connect with Japanese culture.
ADDRESS ( google map ): 100, Rokurocho, Matsubara-dori Yamatooji Higashiiru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
email: gion@maikoya.com
