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Private Dinner with a Geisha

4.870 reviews

  • 3h 30m
  • Guided in English
  • Private tour
  • Mobile ticket

Highlights

Geisha traditions are traced to the spiritual center of Kyoto, where they were specified as geiko and maiko. Such a lovely tradition can hardly ever be enjoyed privately. From centuries ago, geiko and maiko parties have been given privately only for limited members of society. This tour makes it possible for visitors to truly experience the essence of geiko and maiko in an authentic manner. During the event, English-speaking guides will escort you around the geiko and maiko district, to be followed by a dinner or party arrangement lasting two hours. Since geiko or maiko are privately arranged only for your group, you will have the chance to fully exchange conversations with them and hear their stories which would normally not be told to the public.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Drinks (Only if Private Tea House is selected)
  • Geiko or Maiko accompaniment
  • Professional guide
  • Dinner
  • Geisha's dance performance at dinner time

What's not

  • Drinks (available for purchase), drinks included for private tea house option
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Meeting location is in front of Minamiza Kabuki Theater facing the Shijo street.

    Passes by

  2. Guided walk on the way to private tea house or Japanese restaurant, and private party with Maiko / Geiko accompaniment. Total 3 hours (walk + party)

    3 h

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Departure Point: Minamiza Kabuki Theater Address: Shijo Ohashi Higashizume, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, 605-0075 Directions: In front of the main gate of Minamiza Kabuki Theater facing the Shijo street Dates: Daily Return point: Concludes at the restaurant
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
WaRaiDo Guide Networks
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infant meals not included (free for Infant as long as they belong to adults guests)
  • Due to the nature of this tour to introduce authentic and noble traditions, which are not open to the public, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who do NOT respect our traditions with the proper manner. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund

How it compares in Kyoto

  • Its from-price is 240% above the median of the 1713 experiences we list in Kyoto.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 232 of 1713.

About Kyoto

Kyoto, Japan's imperial capital for over a thousand years, is a city of temples, gardens, wooden townhouses and refined traditions.

The city holds many of Japan's most treasured sites. Fushimi Inari Taisha's thousands of vermilion torii gates climb a wooded mountain, Kinkaku-ji's Golden Pavilion shimmers over its pond, and Kiyomizu-dera's wooden stage juts from the hillside above the city. The rock garden of Ryoan-ji and the mossy grounds of Ginkaku-ji invite quiet contemplation.

Top-ranked sights in Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Shrine (Fushimi Inari Taisha), Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

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