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Meet a Geisha in Kyoto: Gion Walk & Enchanted Time w/ Maiko
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Kyoto: Gion Cultural Walking Tour with Geisha Performance

By Japan Wonder Travel
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Overview
  • Immerse yourself in traditional Japanese Geisha culture as you admire their art
  • Explore Gion with a local guide and soak in its history, culture, and traditions
  • Be served matcha green tea during a traditional tea serving ceremony
  • Experience a powerful and authentic live performance by Maiko and Geiko
  • Capture a photo with a Maiko so you have a souvenir of your tour to take home

Activity location

    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 日本、〒605-0076 京都府京都市東山区四条大橋上ル川端町 川端四条 | [Meet up place] 13:45 at the Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni (at the Exit 4 of Keihan Gion Shijo station). Find your guide who holds a green board written "Japan Wonder Travel".
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Sorry this activity isn't available on Thu, 19 Sept
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuide
  • What's includedWhat's included Walking tour
  • What's includedWhat's included Live performance by Maiko and Geiko
  • What's includedWhat's included Matcha green tea experience

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Photography inside, Video recording
  • Not suitable for: Children under 6 years, People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Get a sense of the lifestyle of a Maiko (an apprentice Geisha of Kyoto) and a Geisha (known as Geiko in Kyoto) by meeting them in person, and learn the rich history of the renowned Geiko district (Kagai) in Kyoto. Sample matcha green tea during a traditional tea ceremony.

After meeting your local guide, set off on a tour through the picturesque streets of the Gion area. Immerse yourself in the rich Geisha culture, traditions, and history, and venture off the beaten track to discover the charm of historic areas.

Next, head to a special private house in Gion, where you will be welcomed by Maiko and Geikowill, who make matcha and serve it to you. Marvel at the demonstration of the tea ceremony performed by Geiko. Then, attend a cherished and beloved performance that is part of traditional Japanese culture.

Finally, enjoy some time to chat with the Maiko and get a group photo.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 日本、〒605-0076 京都府京都市東山区四条大橋上ル川端町 川端四条 | [Meet up place] 13:45 at the Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni (at the Exit 4 of Keihan Gion Shijo station). Find your guide who holds a green board written "Japan Wonder Travel".
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan