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Journey into the mysterious world of the maiko in Gion, Kyoto.
Highlights
- Walk around the Gion area, where the maiko culture originated, with a local guide
- Full dinner course of Kyoto cuisine at a traditional Kyoto-style restaurant
- Enjoy watching the maiko’s performance and play traditional drinking games
- All-you-can-drink package including Kyoto’s sake
- Take a photo with the maiko — a memorable experience in Japan
Full Description
In the birthplace of maiko — Gion — stroll through the traditional streets of Kyoto while learning about maiko culture from a local guide.
After meeting at Gion Shijo Station, you’ll walk through the beautiful streets and preserved machiya architecture of Gion. Your local guide will share the rich history and cultural significance of the maiko, including fascinating details and traditions that even many Japanese visitors may not know.
Next, you’ll arrive at a traditional Kyoto machiya shop, where you’ll relax while your guide explains Kyoto cuisine, local drinks, and how to respectfully interact with a maiko. This insight ensures you enjoy the upcoming experience fully and appropriately.
You’ll then move to a Kyoto-style restaurant inside a 100-year-old machiya building. Here, you’ll enjoy an authentic multi-course meal and an all-you-can-drink menu that includes Kyoto’s local sake. The atmosphere is refined yet welcoming, offering a true taste of Kyoto hospitality.
The highlight of the evening is the arrival of the maiko. She will perform an elegant traditional dance, engage with guests in conversation, and participate in lighthearted drinking games — all accompanied by your guide’s support for smooth communication. The evening concludes with a group photo to remember this rare and culturally rich experience.
Itinerary
Starting location:
Kawabatacho, Gion
- Visit (40 minutes)
Local restaurant:
- Visit, Dinner, Guided tour (approx. 2 hours 50 minutes)
Arrive back at:
Kawabatacho
Pricing
From ¥44,000 per person
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Includes
- Photos during the tour
- Kyoto-style course meal (vegetarian menu available with advance request; limited dishes without fish stock)
- All-you-can-drink package
- English-speaking guide
- Maiko performance
Meeting Point
In front of Izumo no Okuni Statue, just outside Exit 5 of Gion Shijo Station.
Your guide will be holding a board that says “Magical Trip”.
Address: Kawabatacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0076, Japan
Reviews
“The dinner and performance by the maiko was excellent. Our tour guide was very professional and helped with translating with the maiko. This was the highlight of my trip to Kyoto.” — Gina
“The experience is worth every penny! It was the highlight of our trip to Japan. Hikari-san was amazing, our group was fun, humorous and lighthearted, and Maiko-san was not only stunningly beautiful but also fun and outgoing. We got to ask her questions, play games, and watch a breathtaking performance. Truly a peek behind the curtain of authentic culture. Highly recommend to everyone.”
“Excellent. I hope they keep the Maiko/Geiko tradition alive.”
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