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Authentic Kyoto Gion Geisha/Maiko Cultural Experience

By JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is £113 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Step into the exclusive world of Gion with this rare Maiko/Geisha experience. Enjoy an intimate encounter limited to just 10 guests, allowing for genuine conversation with a Maiko or Geisha and the teahouse owner. Witness a captivating traditional dance accompanied by authentic shamisen music, savour a bowl of ceremonial matcha, and capture unforgettable memories with a commemorative photo. Our beautifully designed teahouse, completed in Autumn 2024 with an architect's meticulous attention to detail, offers a unique glimpse into Kyoto's rich culture, usually inaccessible to travellers. This is your chance to truly connect with the heart of Gion.

Activity location
  • Hanamikoji Street
    • Higashiyama-Ku,
    • Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Gion-Shijo Station
    • 1 Chome
    • 605-0801, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Check availability

1:20 PM Meet-up
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

The tour runs: January and February

Language options: English
Starting time: 13:20
Price details
£113.16 x 1 Adult£113.16
Total
Price is £113.16
Until Tue, 24 Feb
3:20 PM Meet-up
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

The tour runs: January and February

Language options: English
Starting time: 15:20
Price details
£113.16 x 1 Adult£113.16
Total
Price is £113.16
Until Tue, 24 Feb

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Teahouse experience (maiko or geiko traditional dance viewing, tea ceremony, picture taking, etc)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English Speaking Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Fees other than those listed in Includes

Know before you book

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 10 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be cancelled
  • During the teahouse experience, you will be accompanied by either a maiko or geiko along with a tea master depending on the day. Maiko and geiko cannot be selected.
  • Children 0-5 years old cannot join the tour.
  • Please be sure to wear socks. If your feet, clothes, or bag are wet such as on rainy days, please wipe the water off with a towel, etc. before entering the teahouse. Please kindly cooperate in keeping tatami spaces clean.
  • Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour.
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Hanamikoji Street
  • 15m
From Gion-Shijo Station to Teahouse, your English-speaking guide will lead you through the charming streets of Gion, including the iconic Hanamikoji Street, offering fascinating insights into Gion's history and culture.
Gion
  • 1h
At the teahouse, enjoy intimate conversations with a Maiko or Geisha and the owner in a small group of 10, watch a traditional dance, sip matcha, and take photos in a beautifully designed tatami room.

Location

Activity location
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    Hanamikoji Street
    • Higashiyama-Ku,
    • Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Gion-Shijo Station
    • 1 Chome
    • 605-0801, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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