Geisha Experience in Kyoto

Geisha (geiko/maiko) tea ceremony near Gion Kyoto at Geisha Experience Gion MAIKO CHAYA. Enjoy participating in a traditional tea ceremony in a traditional tea ceremony room led by an authentic Kyoto geisha (geiko/maiko). Your tea ceremony host will be a maiko (an apprentice geisha) who will introduce you to this Japanese ritual. The geisha culture was born in Kyoto where young women, called geiko, used to serve tea to pilgrims who are visiting historic temples in Eastern Kyoto.   We are the only venue in Kyoto that holds geisha tea ceremony and geisha show everyday. Your once in a lifetime geisha (maiko) tea ceremony experience includes: Tea ceremony led by a real geisha (maiko) Actual tea ceremony participation in the same room with the geisha (maiko)(not demonstration on the stage) Making your own green […]

Enjoy private geisha(maiko) tea ceremony & show in Kyoto at Geisha Experience Gion MAIKO CHAYA. 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. Kimono wearing experience included.　( Please show up 30 minutes before to put on Kimono)   Geisha(maiko) tea ceremony near Gion Kyoto at Maikoya. Enjoy participating in a traditional tea ceremony in a traditional tea ceremony room led by an authentic Kyoto geisha. Your tea ceremony host […]

(Our location : Geisha Experience Gion MAIKO CHAYA) Gion Walking Tour + Geisha Show in Gion This is a value ticket that includes a REAL geisha 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 culture & history […]

※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 […]

Please kindly note that due to heavy demand, we hold 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 for both experiences. This once-in-a-lifetime activity includes: -At MAIKOYA TE ACEREMONY Traditional Japanese tea ceremony experience  Wearing a beautiful kimono including hairdo (simple style) and hairpins for ladies Drinking matcha green tea Eating wagashi Japanese sweets  Explanation of the connection between zen and tea ceremony and also the meaning of […]

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 […]

What you can expect from this experience The guests will be having a very rare opportunity whilst they are experiencing some of Kyoto’s everyday moments. The event takes for 2 hours during the evening in the beautiful Gion district in the middle of Kyoto, and after your busy daytime, it is a chance to enjoy a show and simply relax. You will be discovering Japanese culture, and also Kyoto’s organic traditions, such as what the difference between a Geiko and a Maiko is; what kimono is, and what tatami is? all by simply joining us. You will also be gaining very rare experiences to chat with a Maiko who sits down just next to you and to play Ozashiki games and capture precious moments on your camera with a Maiko. The time you will be spending […]

※This Geisha Dance show is held only on Fridays. For geisha show with dinner that is held EVERYDAY please click here. ※Not permitted for children under 7 years old Kyoto is mostly associated with the geisha and maiko tradition that has been practiced over 400 years. Among the 5 main geisha districts, Gion is considered to be the most upscale and the most elite. Come and have a once in a life-time experience by watching the elegant maiko girls dance, meet with a geisha and enjoy the taste of worldwide known Kyoto cuisine at a traditional ryokan. Enjoy a refined taste of Kyoto, in the stylish centuries-old Japanese inn right in the center of Gion. Enjoy as you eat in a traditional tatami room and converse with the lovely and elegant Maiko from […]

Maikoya owns and operates the Geisha and Tea Ceremony Museum near Hanamikoji street which is considered to be the center of the Gion Geisha District. The museum has a number exhibitions, artifacts and explanations on the history and culture of geisha. There are guided tours which last for about 30 minutes but the visitors can also walk inside the museum on their own. The museum collection is limited to geisha musical instruments, geisha hair accessories and geisha kimono. The museum has simple and easy-to-understand visual aids on the differences between maiko and geisha and the geisha training phases. The museum also hosts various geisha shows and geisha experiences everyday. The geisha museum ticket includes the English guided tour of the museum which has been conducted by a knowledgeable local guide. […]