Kyoto Private Geisha Experience in an Exclusive Teahouse at Gion

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Unlock the Doors to Traditional Kyoto.
While many tours offer a distant glimpse of Geisha culture, we invite you inside the closed doors of an authentic ochaya (teahouse).

You won't just watch a performance; you will be the sole guest in a private audience with a Maiko and the teahouse owner, a retired Geisha. From the live shamisen accompaniment—a rarity in tourist experiences—to the opportunity to ask personal questions and discuss the intricacies of their attire, this experience offers a depth of engagement that most visitors to Kyoto never see.

What's Included

Free drinks (beer, sake, whisky, shochu, plum wine, non-alcohol drinks) with snacks
English Speaking Guide
Maiko's dance performance with shamisen(1-2 dances)
Private access to an authentic teahouse
Short guided walk through a historic geisha district

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Minamiza Theater

In front of Minami-za Theater (at Exit 6 of Keihan Gion Shijo station). Your guide will be waiting for you here, holding a green board that says the company name

End point

End a tour at a tea house (venue)

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Minamiza Theater

    Meet up In front of Minami-za Theater (at Exit 6 of Keihan Gion Shijo station). Your guide will be waiting for you here, holding a green board that says "Japan Wonder Travel

    1 minute • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Gion

    Short guided walk through a historic geisha district (15-20minutes)

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Gion

    Enjoy a 90-minute private cultural experience at a traditional teahouse. The session features a live dance performance by a Maiko with musical accompaniment by a former Geisha on the shamisen. Guests will also enjoy a private meet-and-greet and a commemorative photo session

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The minimum legal drinking age in Japan is 20 years old
  • This experience is held at a highly exclusive traditional venue that is not open to the public. Your reservation is specially arranged through long-established relationships of trust within Kyoto’s cultural community. We kindly ask that bookings be made only when plans are firm, as changes or cancellations cannot be accommodated.
Supplied by Japan Wonder Travel

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Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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