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Guided tour
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Explore the historic streets of Gion on a guided walking tour with cultural and historical insights about Kyoto’s geisha district.
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Watch a live Maiko dance performance and learn about the traditions, training, and daily life of geisha apprentices.
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Ask the Maiko questions directly during an intimate, small-group cultural exchange limited to 6 guests.
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Play a traditional Japanese fan game with the Geisha apprentice for a hands-on cultural experience.
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Enjoy tea and a traditional Japanese snack while spending relaxed, personal time with the Maiko in an intimate small-group setting.
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Small-group experience (max 6 guests)
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1-hour guided walking tour of Gion
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1-hour Maiko performance
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Tea and a Japanese snack
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Traditional Japanese fan game with Maiko
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- Additional food and beverages
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Discover Kyoto’s geisha traditions through a guided walk in Gion, followed by an intimate Maiko cultural performance and interactive experience.
Getting started
Meet your guide in Kyoto’s historic Gion district and join a small group of no more than 6 guests. Begin with a guided walking tour through one of the city’s best-known geisha neighborhoods.
What to expect
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Guided walk through Gion: Spend the first hour exploring Gion’s lantern-lined streets, traditional machiya townhouses, and historic alleys while your guide shares stories about Kyoto’s geisha culture and the district’s history.
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Maiko dance performance: After the walking tour, attend a live performance by a Maiko, a geisha apprentice trained in Kyoto’s traditional arts. Watch a refined dance presentation up close in an intimate setting.
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Interactive cultural exchange: Take part in a Q&A session where you can ask the Maiko about her training, lifestyle, and daily routines, with guided interpretation helping facilitate the conversation.
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Traditional fan game: Join a classic Japanese fan game played with the Maiko, offering a rare hands-on cultural interaction beyond a standard performance.
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Tea and Japanese snacks: Relax with tea and traditional Japanese snacks while enjoying the cultural experience in a small-group environment designed for personal interaction.
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What to bring
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Comfortable walking shoes
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Weather-appropriate clothing
What’s not allowed
- Outside food and drinks during the performance experience
Accessibility
- The walking tour includes movement through the streets of Gion and may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility
Additional information
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Total experience duration is approximately 2 hours
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The first hour includes a guided walking tour through Gion
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The second hour includes the Maiko performance, Q&A session, and fan game
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Group size is limited to a maximum of 6 guests for a more personalized experience
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The performer is a Maiko, a geisha apprentice trained in Kyoto’s traditional arts
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- 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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