Kyoto: Gion Cultural Walk & Geisha Performance with Dining Options
Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni
- Walk around the city of Gion, also known as the Geisha District
- Learn about the living traditions, lifestyle, and history of the geisha
- Watch a dance performance by the apprentice geisha Maiko
- Get time to talk with a geisha and ask questions about the culture
- Enjoy a Japanese dinner, lunch or tea break for a fully immersive experience
What to expect
Kyoto’s Gion district is one of Japan’s most iconic geisha neighborhoods, where centuries of tradition live on in the narrow alleyways and wooden teahouses. On this cultural walking tour, you’ll explore this fascinating world and uncover the secrets of geisha (known locally as “geiko”) culture.
Guided by a knowledgeable local, stroll through the atmospheric streets of Gion while learning about the traditions, rituals, and lifestyle of geisha culture.
After the walk, enjoy an immersive experience with a dance performance by a real maiko, an apprentice geisha. Depending on the package you choose, you’ll also enjoy a Japanese lunch, dinner, or tea while having the rare chance to chat with the maiko directly.
Good to know
- 1.5- to 2-hour Geisha District walking tour
- 50-min Geisha meeting (Q&A session and Geisha performance with one or two songs)
- Japanese lunch plate (if the option of "Lunch with Geisha at 10:30AM-" was selected)
- A cup of tea (if the option of "Tea break with Geisha at 14:30PM-" was selected)
- Dinner-sharing plates of 8 different food (if the option of "Dinner with Geisha at 18:30PM-" was selected)
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