Kyoto Kounji Temple: 90-min Geisha (Maiko) Experience

English/Japanese
Private group
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1hr 30min Duration
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  • Watch two traditional dances!
  • Play traditional Japanese parlor games with a Maiko!
  • Take photos with a Maiko in a temple and Japanese garden!
  • Meet one of only fifty active working Maiko in Kyoto!
  • Enter a 13th century Zen temple ordinarily closed to the public!
  • Small group size (max 10 participants)
  • 90 minutes — plenty of time to get to know the maiko, ask questions, play traditional Japanese parlor games, and take pictures!
  • English-speaking guide and interpreters!

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What to expect

Our 90-minute Geisha (Maiko) Experience Event takes place at Kounji Temple, a 13th century Zen temple and Japanese garden located conveniently by Nanzenji Temple. This temple is ordinarily closed to the public, so don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

What to expect:

  • Two traditional dances
  • Learn and play two traditional Japanese parlor games (zashiki) with the maiko!
  • Take pictures with the maiko in a traditional Japanese tatami room!
  • Entry to ordinarily closed Kounji temple and garden
  • Q&A with English-speaking guide/interpreter
  • Small group size (max 10 participants)

What is a Maiko?

Maiko are apprentice geisha, easily distinguished by their colorful clothing, makeup, and elaborate hairstyles!

Kyoto: 90-mins Maiko (Geisha) Show in Zen Temple
Koun-ji Temple Main Hall
You're guaranteed a perfect view of her captivating performance!
You're guaranteed a perfect view of her captivating performance!
Kyoto: 90-mins Maiko (Geisha) Show in Zen Temple
Koun-ji Temple Event Room
Kyoto: 90-mins Geisha (Maiko) Experience in Zen Temple
Kyoto: 90-mins Geisha (Maiko) Experience in Zen Temple
Kyoto: 90-mins Geisha (Maiko) Experience in Zen Temple
Kyoto: 90-mins Maiko (Geisha) Show in Zen Temple
Kyoto: 90-mins Maiko (Geisha) Show in Zen Temple
Kyoto: 90-mins Maiko (Geisha) Show in Zen Temple
Seating in the Koun-ji Temple Event Room
Kyoto: 90-mins Geisha (Maiko) Experience in Zen Temple
Kyoto: 90-mins Geisha (Maiko) Experience in Zen Temple
Kyoto: 90-mins Geisha (Maiko) Experience in Zen Temple
The Geisha (Maiko) begins her performance.
The Geisha (Maiko) begins her performance.
The Geisha (Maiko) begins her performance.
The Geisha (Maiko) begins her performance.
Kyoto: 90-mins Maiko (Geisha) Show in Zen Temple
Koun-ji Temple Japanese Garden
Kyoto: 90-mins Geisha (Maiko) Experience in Zen Temple
Kyoto: 90-mins Geisha (Maiko) Experience in Zen Temple
Kyoto: 90-mins Geisha (Maiko) Experience in Zen Temple
Kyoto: 90-mins Maiko (Geisha) Show in Zen Temple
Kyoto: 90-mins Maiko (Geisha) Show in Zen Temple
The gorgeous view of the Japanese garden from the event room!
Kyoto: 90-mins Maiko (Geisha) Show in Zen Temple
Entrance to Koun-ji Temple

Good to know

  • Photos are allowed throughout the show, but please refrain from taking videos.
  • Uploading pictures of/with the maiko to a personal or private social media accounts is allowed, but we kindly ask that you refrain from posting pictures to large influencer or business social media accounts.
  • Please wear or bring socks, as you’ll be asked to remove your shoes before entering the temple.
  • Please refrain from bringing large luggage and bags.
  • Please be respectful and refrain from touching or grabbing the maiko, her clothing, or her hair, including during photo time.

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