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Kyoto Exclusive Temple Maiko Dance Zen Garden and Tea Experience
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$145.43
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Step into a rarely accessible temple in Kyoto and immerse yourself in the refined world of maiko culture. This exclusive cultural experience invites you to watch elegant traditional dance performances, enjoy tea with sweets, and interact with a maiko up close, including a commemorative photo. You will also take part in a hands-on Zen garden activity, learning to rake sand in a dry landscape garden that reflects Buddhist philosophy and mindfulness. An English-speaking guide provides cultural insights throughout. Choose between a 14:00 or 15:30 start time to suit your schedule, and enjoy a tranquil, intimate setting that offers a deeper understanding of Kyoto’s living traditions.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
14:00 Meet-up
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Dry landscape garden sand raking experience
- Maiko dance performance viewing
- English-speaking guide
- Picture taking
- Green tea with sweets
Meeting point
Meet your English-speaking tour guide holding a JTB Sunrise Tours sign in front of the entrance gate of Ikkain Temple
Return details
Meet your English-speaking tour guide holding a JTB Sunrise Tours sign in front of the entrance gate of Ikkain Temple
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Ikkain[Guide Introduction] The guide will introduce the temple and provide insights into maiko culture.
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Ikkain[Garden Experience] Step into a dry landscape garden symbolizing Zen and try raking the sand yourself. Enjoy a calm, memorable moment. In rainy or stormy weather, the experience may be shortened with indoor viewing.
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Ikkain[Maiko Culture Experience] Enjoy watching two elegant maiko dance performances while relaxing with tea and sweets in a serene temple setting. Please note that the tea served is not matcha.
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Ikkain[Maiko Interaction Time] Enjoy a relaxed moment with the maiko, where you can chat freely, ask questions, and capture a memorable photo together.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
Kyoto Exclusive Temple Maiko Dance Zen Garden and Tea Experience
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$145.43
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!