Geisha (Maiko) Show & Ozashiki asobi experience in Kyoto Gion Kiyomizu

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Meeting point

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

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*This building is a registered tangible cultural property in Japan.

*Children under 7 can not enter this venue.

*We kindly request that you contact us in advance regarding the participation of special needs.

*MAIKOYA has multiple branches. Please double-check the address you should visit. If you visit the wrong branch, you will need to relocate, resulting in a shorter meeting time with the geisha.

Your experience includes

A professional English speaking guide who will escort you all the way
Answering any questions you may have about the geisha or Japanese culture & history
Geisha or apprentice geisha (maiko) dance performance
Interaction with the geisha after the show
Opportunities to take a picture with the geisha or photograph her dance show
Friendly and relaxing atmosphere

REGULAR PRICE

¥13,000 JPY / person (+tax)

Book now with the coupon code to get discounts! *This experience cannot be canceled or changed from 15 days before the event date.
*If the show is cancelled in case of emergency you get a full refund. If the walking tour is cancelled because of rain or emergency, there is no refund but you are allowed to join the tour on the following day.

Geisha Performance

The geisha performance lasts around 45 minutes.
The geisha performance takes place at the traditional Japanese style room of Maikoya Tea House conveniently located in the heart of Kyoto.
The geisha, sometimes apprentice geisha (called maiko), performs her traditional dance in a room.
After the dance you get to ask geisha questions and you can take a picture with the geisha.
Some audience members get to play simple traditional games with the geisha (e.g. ozashiki asobi)
There is an MC hosting the performance who would also explain meaning and symbolism regarding the outfit and dance of the geisha

About Us

We are Maikoya Teahouse. All of our guides speak fluent English and know how to make you feel at ease by always being patient and smiling constantly. We also provide handouts in different languages in case you have limited language skills. By participating in this tour you will have a local “friend” showing you around rather than being dragged to routine places by a stranger.

We know that travelers neither want a history lecture nor a fast facts trivia. They just want to feel like a local and learn the Japanese view of Geisha and Gion and history. Our guests also often ask us about the souvenir shops, restrooms, hidden gems, transportation to their next stop and local favorite restaurants. So we prepared the perfect package tour with the best price that will make your trip to Japan extra rewarding.

Included

Geisha Dance Performance

Not Included

Transportation from the show place to the walking tour place

Kyoto Geisha Show & Experience GION MAIKOYA

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