Kyoto Classic Geisha (maiko) Lunch Experience in a traditional restaurant : Dance & Photo Time
- Kyoto, Japan
- 2 hour tour
- Small group tour
- English speaking guide
- Instant Confirmation
What makes this tour unique
- Enjoy a traditional Kyoto full-course lunch and great conversation with Geisha (Maiko or Geiko)
- Watch elegant Kyoto Geisha (Maiko or Geiko) dances performed up close in an authentic Kyoto's traditional restaurant
- Play classic Geisha(Maiko or Geiko) games and interact directly during the experience
- Ask questions via an interpreter guide while dining, and enjoying the show
What's included
Walk Through the Living Area of Geisha(Maiko or Geiko) and Maiko in Kyoto
Meet your friendly local guide at the designated meeting point and begin a relaxing walk through Kyoto’s charming streets. As you explore Miyagawacho, a real neighborhood where Geisha(Maiko or Geiko) live and work, your guide will explain traditional Kyoto townhouses and share fascinating stories about the history, culture, and daily life of Geisha(Maiko or Geiko).
Enjoy an Authentic Kyoto Kaiseki full course Lunch with a Live Geisha(Maiko or Geiko) Performance
Step inside a traditional Kyoto restaurant and settle in for a beautifully Kyoto's kaiseki full course meal. While enjoying seasonal Kyoto cuisine, your guide will introduce the dishes and dining customs. Soon after, a Geisha(Maiko or Geiko) gracefully enters the room, and you’ll enjoy her elegant dance performance up close as you dine.
Interact, Play, and Create Memories with a Geisha(Maiko or Geiko)
After the performance, enjoy relaxed conversation with the Geisha(Maiko or Geiko) through an interpreter guide, making it easy to ask questions and connect. You’ll also try traditional Geisha(Maiko or Geiko) games together and have time to take photos. Finally, see the Geisha(Maiko or Geiko) off and continue enjoying your Kyoto lunch at a leisurely pace.
Meeting Point
Gion Shijo Station, right outside of Exit 5, in front of Izumo no Okuni Statue
- A guide will be holding a orange signboard saying "Magical Trip Tour"
Itinerary
- 12:30 Meet up in front of the Izumo no okuni Statue
- 12:45 Arrive at restaurant
- 13:00 Japanese Cuisine course lunch
- 13:00 Geisha(Maiko or Geiko) arrive at restaurant/Geisha Performance
- 13:45 Playing games / chatting with Geisha(Maiko or Geiko)
- 13:55 Photo time with Geisha(Maiko or Geiko)
- 14:10 Geisha(Maiko or Geiko) leave
- 14:30 The tour will conclude in front of the restaurant after lunch
- Taking videos is fine, but those videos are not be allowed to upload online.
- Please avoid directly touching the Geisha's(Maiko or Geiko) Kimono or Obi, as they are delicate and highly valuable.
- Drinks are not included in the tour price, so feel free to order your favorites separately during the experience.
- Out of respect for other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, we must start the tour on time.
- You will not be able to join the tour, get refund or rescheduled if you are late for the tour.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 7 days in advance of the tour starting time.For a half refund, cancel at least 1 day in advance of the tour starting time. If you cancel it within 24 hours from tour starting time, there will be no refund.
Inform us about any dietary preferences or restrictions in advance.
| Dietary request | Availability |
|---|---|
dairy-free | ✓ possible |
vegan | △ limited |
vegetarian | △ limited |
gluten-free | ✕ unavailable |
We cannot be held responsible for any food allergens present at street food stalls during the tour.
- dairy
- gluten
- shellfish
