Duration
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Guided tour
Meals included
- Delight in a Kyoto-style multi-course meal, complete with all-you-can-drink options and guided by a certified local expert.
- Stroll through Gion’s historic streets and discover the origins and culture of maiko and geisha with your guide.
- Enjoy a private Maiko performance and interact with these traditional artists in an authentic Japanese setting.
- Capture unforgettable moments with included tour photography as you immerse yourself in Kyoto’s enchanting evening ambiance.
- Kyoto style course meal
- Vegetarian meal on request
- All-you-can-drink
- Photos during the tour
- Maiko performance
- Certified local guide
These tickets can't be cancelled. However, they can be rescheduled up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
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In the birthplace of maiko, Gion, stroll through the traditional streets of Kyoto while learning about the maiko culture from a local guide.
After gathering at Gion Shijo Station, the tour will involve walking through the beautiful traditional machiya architecture and streets of Gion, the birthplace of maiko. A local guide will provide explanations about the origins and history of maiko while exploring the area. The guide will offer insights into the secrets and charms of maiko that even first-time Japanese visitors might not experience without guidance.
What's not allowed
- Pets are not permitted on this experience.
- Infants and small children are not allowed; participants must be at least 15 years old, and a private tour is required for children.
- Infants must not sit on laps, and infant seats are unavailable.
Accessibility
- This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
- Strollers are not permitted.
- The experience is not recommended for people with heart conditions or mobility issues.
Additional information
- The tour starts on time, so late arrivals may miss the experience.
- The tour may be canceled due to unsuitable weather for safety reasons.
- Free cancellation or rescheduling is available up to 7 days before the tour.
- Dietary requests or allergies must be communicated at least 1 day in advance, as same-day requests cannot be accommodated.
- Allergy-free meals or full dietary accommodations cannot be guaranteed.
- Prepare for extreme weather conditions, as summer temperatures can reach up to 40°C (104°F) and winter lows can drop to -5°C (23°F).
- Public transportation is available nearby.
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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