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Photo gallery for Kyoto: Meet the Geisha Maiko with Gion Walking Tour

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By Japan Wonder Travel

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
The previous price was £57 and current price is £51 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Enjoy an exclusive Maiko and former Geiko performance with first-hand insights
    • Join an interactive conversation and memorable photo session with a Maiko
    • Explore historic Gion and the real world of geisha with a local guide
    • Choose the Show Only option and dive straight into the Maiko show
    • Visit an exclusive private teahouse normally closed to the public

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] 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". *Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before tour start time.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Maiko Show Only

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Perfect for an upscale indoor experience or a quick activity before your dinner! Choose the “Show-Only” option to enjoy Maiko’s elegant dance, Q&A session, and photos inside a comfortable venue.

Language options: English
Starting time: 14:45
Price details
£56.85
£51.17 x 1 Adult£51.17
Total
The previous price was £56.85 and current price is £51.17
10% off
Until Fri, 30 Oct

Guided Tour + Maiko Show

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Stroll through the historic streets of Gion to discover its rich culture, then step into an exclusive world of the Maiko. Learning the traditions beforehand makes the Maiko’s dance and musical performance truly unforgettable.

Language options: English
Starting time: 13:45
Price details
£78.17
£62.54 x 1 Adult£62.54
Total
The previous price was £78.17 and current price is £62.54
20% off
Until Fri, 30 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Local guide
  • Inclusions
    Gion walking tour (about 70-80 minutes) ※Excluding Maiko Show option
  • Inclusions
    Meeting Maiko experience (about 90 minutes)
  • Inclusions
    Live performance by a maiko and a former geiko (1-2 dances)
  • Inclusions
    Conversation with a maiko and a venue owner
  • Inclusions
    Q&A session
  • Inclusions
    Photo session with a maiko

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Children under 10 years, People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, 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).

What you can expect

  • Step into the heart of Kyoto’s most exclusive district—a world normally closed to the public.

    Deep Cultural Insight
    Begin with a guided walk through Gion’s atmospheric streets. Your expert guide will unveil the hidden history and traditions of the Maiko and Geiko. Understanding these cultural nuances first ensures you truly appreciate the elegance of the experience to follow.

    The “Invitation-Only” Experience
    Gain rare access to a private Ochaya (teahouse) that operates on a strict “Ichigen-san Okotowari” (Members Only) policy. Entry is impossible without a personal introduction; even for locals, this is a “once-in-a-lifetime” sanctuary.

    Authentic Connection
    Inside, enjoy a graceful dance performance by a Maiko and engage in candid conversation with her and a former Geiko. This is your chance to ask questions, take photos, and form a genuine connection with Japan’s living traditions—a rare privilege reserved for only a select few.

    [Perfect Indoor Activity & Pre-Dinner Experience]
    Perfect for an upscale indoor experience or a quick activity before your dinner! Choose the “Geisha Maiko Show Only” option to enjoy Maiko’s elegant dance, Q&A session, and photos inside a comfortable venue.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 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] 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". *Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before tour start time.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 日本、〒605-0801 京都府京都市東山区宮川筋１丁目２３６ | [Meet up place] In front of Seven-Eleven (convenience store). Find your guide who holds a green board written "Japan Wonder Travel". *Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before tour start time.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan