Dinner With A Geisha In Kyoto Including Traditional Show
Have dinner with a geisha in Kyoto! Tour Kyoto’s historic Gion district with an expert guide, visit key landmarks, then feast on a delectable Japanese dinner with a geisha & a traditional show.
Highlights
Explore Gion, Kyoto’s famed geisha district, with a knowledgeable guide
Learn about the history, culture, and customs of geisha
Enjoy a traditional Japanese dinner with a geisha
Enjoy a 1-hour geisha show
10 meals
Experience Details
Discover Kyoto's historic Gion district in the company of an expert guide, while learning about the region's captivating history and geisha culture. After touring key sites and landmarks, the main event awaits… A traditional Japanese dinner with a geisha alongside a geisha show!
Kyoto, once the imperial capital of Japan, exudes an aura of refinement and cultural significance. Nestled within Kyoto, Gion offers a portal to a world steeped in geisha culture and timeless elegance. The streets are adorned with wooden machiya houses adorned with lanterns, conjuring an enchanting ambiance that transports you to bygone eras. Gion is synonymous with geisha culture, where the exquisite artistry of geiko (Kyoto's term for geisha) and maiko (apprentice geisha) flourishes. These accomplished performers enchant with their graceful dances, melodious music, and captivating conversations.
Following a comprehensive tour of Gion's pivotal sites and unmissable landmarks, indulge in a once-in-a-lifetime Japanese dinner with a geisha and a traditional geisha show. This special meal will comprise shared platters of Japanese food, using the finest ingredients. During this immersive experience, you'll step into the world of these accomplished artists. Their dances, often accompanied by traditional instruments, weave tales of history and mythology. The intricate kimonos, delicate movements, and conversational mastery combine to create an experience that seamlessly blends elegance and fascination.
Experience Itinerary:
Meet your friendly guide at the designated meeting point.
Embark on an informative walking tour of Gion, with stops at key landmarks.
Learn about the Gion district and geisha culture.
Enjoy a luxurious dinner with a geisha.
Enjoy a traditional geisha show.
Inclusions
A guided walking tour of Kyoto’s Gion district
A traditional Japanese dinner with a geisha
A 1-hour geisha show
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the experience location
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni, Japan, 605-0076 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward
Remarks
Please arrive on time
Please note that this is a group experience
A vegetarian dinner menu is not available
Geisha show: 1 hour
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Featuring beautiful landscapes from mountain to sea, Kyoto Prefecture conveys traditional Japanese culture through its architecture and gardens, art and artisanal crafts, and delicious local cuisine made from regional produce.
I did enjoy the tour very much. I got everything I expected.
Incredible experience and tour! Ken was great at explaining everything. Cannot recommend this tour more! It was amazing.
Ken was a great tour guide and being able to experience a maiko perform was an amazing and unique cultural experience I would def recommend to anyone who visits Kyoto!
Enlightening and pleasant
This was probably the highlight of my entire trip to Japan. Ken has organised this evening to be an enjoyable and memorable event. Food was absolutely delicious. More importantly, the Maiko's dance...read more
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