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Meet your maiko or geisha
Meet your host with English interpretation. A maiko usually hosts; a geisha may appear on some dates.
Kyoto · Gion Kiyomizu · MAIKOYA
Tea, traditional dance and conversation in a historic Kyoto setting.
Meet your host with English interpretation. A maiko usually hosts; a geisha may appear on some dates.
Watch the tea ceremony, prepare your own matcha and enjoy a Japanese sweet.
Enjoy a traditional dance, ask questions through your interpreter and take commemorative photos.
Advance booking is required. No walk-ins. Children under 7 cannot enter the venue.
Kimono rental is not included. Book kimono rental separately, at least one hour before this experience.
Geisha events have a special cancellation policy. Review the conditions before booking. Contact us in advance for special assistance.
Gion 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
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.
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.
Chairs and tables can be provided on request. Please contact us in advance if you need seating arrangements or special assistance.
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.
Peak-period kimono bookings: For March 16–April 30, October 1–31 and December 20–January 5, email gion@maikoya.com about rental availability.
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. An English-speaking interpreter explains the experience and helps you ask your host about geisha culture and the arts.
Check the booking calendar for the applicable price on your selected date. Optional kimono rental is charged separately.
Yes. Advance reservations are required; walk-in participation is not available. Check the booking calendar for available sessions.
Guests aged 7 and older may participate. Children under 7 cannot enter the tea ceremony venue.
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.
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.
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
