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On the Noh stage of a historic residence, enjoy the maiko’s dance up close to live shamisen by jikata.
【Highlights】
・Held every Friday night (with occasional exceptions).
・Held on the Noh stage of a historic residence built by the former geiko who served as the model for the film Yoru no Chō (“Night Butterfly”).
・Enjoy the maiko’s elegant dance up close, accompanied by live shamisen.
・Two-shot photo with the maiko on the Noh stage; senjafuda pickup.
・Conversation time with the maiko (kimono & kanzashi introductions; Q&A).
・Ozashiki games made even livelier with live shamisen.
・Dinner & free drinks included, for relaxed conversation over the meal.
・Lineup: Maiko + jikata (shamisen). When there are more than 10 participants, we upgrade to Maiko + jikata + Geiko (three performers) for a more glamorous and lively atmosphere.
Please enjoy this special evening of mai (舞) and conversation.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Subway: Higashiyama Station (Kyoto Municipal Subway Tōzai Line) — 8-minute walk City Bus: Okazaki Park/Museum of Art & Heian-jingu-mae stop — 3-minute walk
What to expect
Take a two-shot photo with the maiko on the stage and pick up your senjafuda (name sticker), followed by conversation with introductions to kimono and kanzashi, plus traditional ozashiki games—an immersive glimpse of Kyoto’s hanamachi culture in one program. Dinner and free drinks are included for a relaxed meal.
【Schedule】
17:50 Doors open (If you arrive early, please relax in the 1st-floor café space.)
18:00 Gather on the 2nd floor (Noh stage area)
•Free photo time on the Noh stage (socks or tabi required / no eating or drinking)
•Welcome toast,followed by dinner
•Entrance of the maiko and jikata (live shamisen)
•Maiko dance on the Noh stage, accompanied by live shamisen performed by a jikata.
•Greetings & self-introductions
•Kimono and kanzashi introduction; Q&A
•Two-shot photo with the maiko on the Noh stage
•Conversation with the maiko
•Ozashiki games on the Noh stage (energized by live shamisen)
20:00 End
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please refrain from bringing When stepping onto the Noh stage, socks or tabi are required. Eating and drinking on the stage are not permitted.
- Please refrain from bringing oversized (oversize) luggage.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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