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Kyoto Meet the Geisha Maiko with Gion Walking Tour 20% OFF
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$62.72
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Overview
The Kyoto Geisha Experience offers an intimate glimpse into the enchanting world of geishas in the historic Gion district. This unique journey combines insightful walking tours with an exclusive maiko performance, revealing the artistry and traditions that have thrived for centuries.
- 🌸 Insightful walk through Gion, learning about the rich history and traditions of the Hanamachi, a historic geisha district.
- 🏮 Visit an authentic ochaya, a traditional banquet house accessible only by invitation, where you can meet a maiko and hear her stories.
- 🎭 Maiko Show included, featuring a live performance of 1-2 dances and a Q&A session to deepen your understanding of geisha culture.
- 🗺️ Walking tour of Gion, including the scenic Tatsumi Daimyojin Shrine, known for its Shinto architecture and connection to the imperial family.
- 🌉 Experience the charming Tatsumi Bridge and the picturesque Shirakawa Canal, especially beautiful during cherry blossom season.
- 🏠 Stroll along Hanamikoji Street, lined with traditional wooden machiya houses and tea houses, where geiko and maiko can often be spotted.
- 🎨 Pass by Gion Corner, a cultural venue showcasing traditional art performances that highlight Kyoto's rich heritage.
- 📸 Enjoy a photo session with a maiko, capturing the elegance of this unique experience.
- 🧦 Please wear socks at the performance venue for a comfortable experience.
- 🚉 Public transportation options are available nearby for easy access to the tour starting point at Seven Bank ATM, Kyoto.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Maiko Show Only
Duration: 2 hours
Content: Meet a Maiko, an apprentice geisha in Kyoto. Please note that this option does not include Walking tour.
Starting point:
Seven Bank ATM, 1-chōme-236 Miyagawasuji, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0801, Japan
Duration: 2 hours
Content: Meet a Maiko, an apprentice geisha in Kyoto. Please note that this option does not include Walking tour.
Starting point:
Seven Bank ATM, 1-chōme-236 Miyagawasuji, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0801, Japan
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Q&A session
- Live performance by Maiko and a former Geiko (1-2 dances)
- Local Guide
- Gion walking tour (about 70-80 minutes) ※Excluding Geisha Maiko Show option
- We will hand it to you at the tea house.
- Photo session with a maiko
- Conversation with a maiko and a venue owner
- Meals
Meeting point
[Meet up place for Geisha Maiko Show Option] Meet in front of Seven-Eleven Kyoto Higashiyama Donguribashi-mae. Please find your guide who holds a green board written Japan Wonder Travel. *Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before tour start time.
[Meet up place for Kimono Rental Option] the wargo Kimono Rental-Gionshijo Store.
Please be there 15 minutes before the starting time.
After Changing into Kimono, please go to the Izumo-no-Okuni statue by yourself. It's about 3min walk from the kimono rental store.
[Meet up place for Gion Walking & Maiko show option] the Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni (at the Exit 4 of Keihan Gion Shijo station) Please find your guide who holds a green board written Japan Wonder Travel. *Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before tour start time.
Return details
End a tour at a special private house (venue)
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Gion ShirakawaWhile walking through this beautiful part of Gion, a guide will tell you about who geishas in Kyoto are and their lifestyle .
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Tatsumi Daimyojin ShrineTatsumi Daimyojin is a Shinto shrine in Kyoto, dedicated to a deity of protection, good fortune, and safety, especially for travelers and warriors. It was founded during the Heian period (794-1185) and is located in the Tatsumi area. Historically, it has been linked to the imperial family and samurai. The shrine features typical Shinto architecture and is known for its scenic beauty, particularly during cherry blossom season.
- Tatsumi Bridge is a small traditional bridge located in a corner of Gion that feels like stepping into a scene from a movie. The area around Tatsumi Bridge is filled with charming wooden machiya houses, traditional tea houses, and the tranquil Shirakawa Canal. The area is particularly beautiful during cherry blossom season and in the evenings when the lanterns illuminate the historic streets, offering a magical atmosphere. (pass by)
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Hanamikoji StreetHanamikoji Street is a main street in Gion. This charming street is lined with traditional wooden machiya houses, tea houses, shops and restaurants, exuding an atmosphere of old-world elegance. Hanami-koji is especially renowned for its well-preserved architecture and its association with Kyoto’s geisha culture, where you might spot geiko (geisha in Kyoto) and maiko gracefully walking.
- Gion Corner is a unique cultural venue which showcases a variety of traditional art performances that highlight Kyoto's rich cultural heritage. The venue provides a comprehensive introduction to the traditional arts, often performed by skilled practitioners. This venue is a beloved spot for both Japanese and international tourists, offering a convenient and accessible way to appreciate the depth of Kyoto’s artistic traditions. (pass by)
- The oldest Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto located next to a geisha district Gion. We will not enter the temple buildings but walk through the temple precinct like locals and feel Zen. (pass by)
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Enjoy the professional performance at a traditional tea house. The tour guide will translate for you, so you can understand the culture, and history deeper, also you'll be able to have a conversation with Maiko and a teahouse owner to know the real voice.
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Kyoto Meet the Geisha Maiko with Gion Walking Tour 20% OFF
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$62.72
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!