Geisha Tea Ceremony (Gion-Shijo Station)

Currently, all sessions are private for COVID-19 measures. Enjoy participating 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 every day. 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 tea Trying Japanese sweets as part of […]

  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 […]

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 […]