Geisha Experience in Kyoto

Enjoy a special geisha performance just for you! This is a special event joined only by you. Whether you are seeking a memorable experience in Japan or just on a honeymoon, this is a very unique experience you will remember for the rest of your life. Please don’t worry about the location or communication with the geisha (maiko) as our location is near the central Gion-Shijo station and our English-speaking staff will be present to interpret for you. Geisha and apprentice geisha called maiko, train for years to perfect the traditional Japanese arts. One of the aspects of their training is performing the tea ceremony.   PRIVATE Geisha or Maiko Tea Ceremony and Performance Lasts approximately 90 minutes Inclusions: A traditional kimono will be provided for you for the duration of the tea ceremony and […]

Get a chance to meet a Geisha at a tea ceremony and performance! Enjoy an authentic traditional tea ceremony hosted by a real Kyoto geisha, also called a geiko, or their apprentice called a maiko! You will be introduced to the unique geisha culture of Kyoto, where young geiko women would serve tea to pilgrims visiting the historic temples in Eastern Kyoto. The Japanese tea ceremony has served as a form of meditative art for the nobility and samurai from the Edo Period 300 years ago! This centuries-old tradition remains a significant part of geisha culture and training to this day. Kimono Tea Ceremony Maikoya is the only venue and cultural experience provider that holds a geisha tea ceremony and geisha show every day! Book with us online! All sessions are […]

This is a value ticket that includes a REAL Geisha (or Maiko) show and an upscale dinner. Ideal for honeymooners and those who are seeking to spend a special day in Kyoto. Currently, all sessions are PRIVATE for the social distancing measures which means this will be a PRIVATE geisha dinner show only for you. Inclusions: A professional English speaking tour guide You will be escorted all the way Special dinner in a traditional townhouse You will be enjoying dinner with a view of two small Japanese gardens in a traditional setting. The teahouse has a friendly and relaxing atmosphere. Geisha or maiko (apprentice geisha) dance performance You can take pictures of the dance, and with the geisha or maiko after the performance. Interaction with the geisha After the performance, you can talk to […]

This is a value ticket that includes a REAL geisha (or Maiko) show, Gion Geisha District walking tour and an Upscale Kaiseki Lunch. Ideal for honeymooners and those who are seeking to spend a special day in Kyoto. Currently, all sessions are PRIVATE for the social distancing measures which means this will be a PRIVATE geisha lunch show only for you. You will enjoy learning about the culture, history and hidden gems of Gion in addition to watching an authentic geisha performance. A friendly local tour guide will help you discover the hidden gems of the historic streets of Gion. This reservation includes A professional English speaking tour guide who will escort you all the way Special lunch in a traditional town house with a garden Geisha or apprentice geisha (maiko) dance performance Interaction […]

Meeting with a REAL Geisha Online In the past, it was impossible to meet a geisha for first-timers because in Kyoto there is a rule called “ichigensan okotowari” which means personal reference is necessary for a geisha meeting. But, now, for the first time ever, you can meet a real geisha from Kyoto’s geisha district online. Because of the risks of face to face meetings, the geisha of Kyoto temporarily agreed to open their mysterious world to the rest of the world via virtual meetings. Since this is a limited time opportunity, you may be one of the few in the world to get a chance to talk to a real geisha from Kyoto at your living room. Unique Virtual Geisha Experience This is a PRIVATE geisha meeting that lasts 45 minutes. You can invite your friends […]

Gion Walking Tour + Geisha Show in Gion Currently, all sessions are private for COVID-19 measures. This is a value ticket that includes a REAL geisha (or maiko) show and also Gion Geisha District walking tour. You will enjoy learning about the culture, history and hidden gems of Gion in addition to watching an authentic geisha performance. A friendly local tour guide will help you discover the hidden gems of the historic streets of Gion. If it is a rainy day, we hold the tour inside the Gion Geisha Museum. Your experience includes A professional English speaking tour guide who will escort you all the way Walking tour of the historic Gion Geisha District Sharing intriguing facts about the Geisha and the locations of the Geisha movies Answering any questions you may have about the geisha or Japanese […]

Geisha  Makeover  & Maiko Transformation in Kyoto Gion Enjoy unique geisha transformation experience with full white face makeup, beautiful kimono,  Japanese traditional hairstyle wig and professional cameramen. The experience of geisha makeover in the city in the city of geisha is a dream come true for many women from all around the world. You will remember this geisha makeover experience forever.  Professional staff  who are highly skilled makeup artists and kimono experts will transform you into a modern day geisha. Then professional photographers will take your picture in the studio as well as designated photo spots outdoors. You will receive a professional top-quality photo booklet with your beautiful shots right away. The geisha make over studio is located in the long stone-paved street “Ninenzaka” which is one of the most popular streets for travelers, walking distance from […]

※Miyako Odori 2020 is canceled this year. If you book this ticket, we can give you the ticket of “geisha show and walking tour at Maiko Chaya“. ※   The Best Geisha Dance Show in Kyoto, Miyako Odori, will be held  between the 1st and 3rd weeks of April in 2021. For geisha shows and geisha experiences that are held EVERYDAY please check: Gion Geisha Show & Experience   This Geisha Show ticket price is ¥8800. The ticket fee includes the geisha show performance AND Guided Gion Walking Tour.   Miyako Odori includes The annual geisha dance show is a century-old tradition which was launched in 1872. Watching so many geisha (geiko) and maiko in various costumes on the stage makes this event a spectacular cultural experience. The geisha show is also a great opportunity to shoot memorable pictures. The […]

Get a chance to see a geisha performance! Please kindly note that due to heavy demand, we hold a kimono tea ceremony experience and meeting with the apprentice geisha (maiko) experiences separately in two different venues which are about 15-minute walking distance apart from each other. You first come to Kimono Tea Ceremony Maikoya anytime you choose between 9:00 AM and 6:30 PM and experience the traditional tea ceremony without the geisha. You will then go to the Gion area at 7:55 PM to watch an apprentice geisha’s dance performance and talk to her through an interpreter.  Your reservation covers both experiences. Book with us online! Geisha Show & Tea Ceremony in Kyoto Lasts approximately 135 minutes 60 minutes for the tea ceremony, 60 minutes for the Geisha Experience Inclusions: Maikoya Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Experience A tea master will be […]