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Explore Gion and discover the arts of geisha
Explore Gion and discover the arts of geisha
Gion walking tour "Explore Gion and discover the arts of geisha"
Explore Gion and discover the arts of geisha
Gion walking tour "Explore Gion and discover the arts of geisha"

Discover Geisha Arts: Gion Cultural Walk & Geisha Show

By Ken's Tours Kyoto
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$184 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
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Overview

Take a tour of Kyoto's famous Gion district and learn all about the mysterious geisha traditions of the area. Your local guide will tell you about the traditions from an insider perspective about Geisha culture. At the same time you'll explore Gion's beautiful streets, temples, shrines, and shops, for a comprehensive overview of historic Kyoto. The mysterious world of Geisha can seem exclusive and challenging to discover, but on my experience

･In the first half we will walk in Gion and discuss the living traditions, their lifestyle and history.
･In the second half we will meet an apprentice geisha, Maiko. First we will talk with and ask her questions. Also we will watch her dancing, having one of these, a cup of tea or lunch or dinner together.

*Picture and filming of Geisha is fine but not allowed to post it in public.

Activity location

  • Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni
    • Kawabatacho
    • 605-0076, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni
    • Kawabatacho
    • 605-0076, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Lunch with Geisha
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English

Duration: 3 hours: Walking tour in the Geisha district (1.5 hours) and lunch at the restaurant (1.5 hours) including Geisha show(1 hr).
Japanese lunch plate included: You could choose from those options: Karaage(Japanese fried chicken), Sashimi(Raw fish cut in pieces), Tempra, Daily special.
*This is a group activity.

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:30 am
Price details
AU$183.71 x 1 AdultAU$183.71
Total
Price is AU$183.71
Until Mon, 23 Dec
Dinner with Geisha
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes: Walking tour in the Geisha district (1.5 hours) and dinner at the restaurant (2 hours) including Geisha show(1 hr).
Japanese dinner included: Sharing platters of Japanese food. Vegetarian menu is not available.
This is a group activity

Language options: English
Starting time: 6:30 pm
Price details
AU$260.99 x 1 AdultAU$260.99
Total
Price is AU$260.99
Until Mon, 23 Dec

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included1.5-2 hours guiding in Gion, the geisha district
  • What's includedWhat's included45-min Geisha meeting and show (An apprentice geisha dance with one or two songs)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTip for Maiko, an apprentice geisha

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travellers with leg problems.

Activity itinerary

Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni
  • 15m
Let's learn what Kabuki is and the feminine beginning of the theatre. You maybe know the current Kabuki is performed just by men but you wouldn’t know the beginning was just by women.
Minamiza : The Kabuki Theater of Kyoto
  • 10m
Look at the actual architecture of the oldest Kabuki theatre and hear the storey of the impressive corroboration of VR and Kabuki.
Gion Shirakawa
  • 15m
The largest Geisha district called "Gion". Gion Shirakawa is the most beautiful part of Gion, old fashioned streets, buildings and traditional theatres on the beautiful riverside. Let’s learn what the mysterious female entertainer "Geisha" is.
Tatsumi-jinja Shrine (Tatsumi Dai-myojin)
  • 15m
At this Shinto shrine let's learn what Japanese native religion "Shinto" is. It is said in Japan there are 8 million gods.
Hanamikoji Street
  • 10m
The high street of Gion. If you are lucky you would be able to see geisha walking around.
Kennin-ji Temple
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Zen Buddhist temple was built in 1202. Let's talk about what Zen Buddhism is.
Kyoto Ebisu Shrine
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Mr. Ebisu, the god of wealth in Shinto resides in the shrine that was built in 1202 and has been worshipped by local business owners.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESStatue of Izumo-no-Okuni
    • Kawabatacho
    • 605-0076, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEStatue of Izumo-no-Okuni
    • Kawabatacho
    • 605-0076, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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