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Offered languages
- Japanese
- English
Immerse yourself in the charm of traditional Japanese culture with this exclusive 4-hour tour. Explore Gion on a 90-minute guided walk with a licensed guide and learn about the district’s rich history, customs, and traditions.
After sightseeing, your guide will accompany you to enjoy a beautifully presented Kaiseki meal and spend time with a Geisha or Maiko in an authentic Kyoto setting. Unlike other tours with shows made specifically for overseas visitors, this tour lets you experience what it’s really like to dine with a Geisha or Maiko. There are no flashy shows or fast dances—just the wabi-sabi of real Kyoto. You can ask questions, speak with the Geisha/Maiko, and join in classic ozashiki asobi (traditional Geisha games).
Important Notes:
1: Per local custom, guests are asked to purchase one drink for the Maiko or Geisha.
2: Only one Maiko or Geisha will be arranged for your experience; selection is not available.
3: Please note that music is pre-recorded and not performed live.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
This private tour is a walking day tour. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs.
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
You will meet your guide at Kyoto station or your hotel in Kyoto station. *We can only pick you up within Kyoto City.
Admission ticket free -
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You will look around Gion District with a licensed and local guide. Your guide will teach you about the history of the historical Geiko district of Gion and many areas that you would never be able to find without a guide. This walking tour is 90 mins long and cannot be completed with a vehicle. We ask that you respect the privacy of the Geiko and Maiko in the area. Please do not take photos without permission and refrain from making loud noises.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Enjoy an authentic Japanese Kaiseki dinner with the elegant Maiko or Geiko performance. *The tour price includes dinner and drinks. *You’ll have two hours to enjoy your meal.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
3
Return to your hotel or at an easily accessible station
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You will be seated on the floor for the meal. Should you have back problems, please inform us at the time of booking.
- Start time: Your start time for the experience may vary. The estimated time for the experience will be about 90 mins from the tour start.
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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