Experience the best geisha experiences in Kyoto

Enjoy a traditional Kyoto dinner experience alongside a live Maiko cultural performance.

Watch two elegant Maiko dances inspired by Japan’s seasons, stories, and everyday traditions.

Observe a traditional tea ceremony demonstration performed by the Maiko.

Ask questions directly during a Q&A session and learn about Maiko life, training, and traditions.

Take a commemorative photo beside the Maiko and receive a traditional Senjyafuda lucky charm.

Join a traditional interactive game with the Maiko or cheer on participants during the lively activity.

Savor traditional Kyoto dishes prepared by a long-established local restaurant specializing in classic shidashi-style cuisine.

Discover Kyoto’s geisha culture on a guided walk through Gion, exploring historic streets and learning about the traditions of geiko and maiko.

Step inside a traditional ochaya for a rare, intimate encounter with a maiko in an authentic cultural setting.

Enjoy a live maiko dance, shamisen music by a former geiko, and cultural insights with an opportunity to ask questions and take photos.

Choose the full Gion walking tour with the maiko experience or opt for Maiko Only to focus on the tea house encounter.

Meet a Kyoto Maiko and take part in a traditional tea ceremony while learning the etiquette and cultural meaning behind matcha.

Watch matcha whisking, two sweets and a Senjafuda souvenir with traditional Japanese sweets in an intimate indoor setting.

Ask questions directly to a Maiko and learn about her training, lifestyle, and Kyoto’s Geiko (as they are called in Kyoto) traditions.

Capture a memorable photo with the Maiko during the session.

Upgrade to a premium program with a Maiko dance performance and a game for a fun experience.

Step into a full Maiko transformation with your choice from 100 kimonos, personalized styling, and a professional photoshoot session.

Begin by selecting your favorite kimono, then relax as skilled staff apply optional white make-up, lashes, and a natural wig if you wish.

Enjoy access to a traditional Japanese room for your private photoshoot, with all images provided digitally for you to keep.

Experience 10 minutes of free time for self-photography, letting you capture extra moments in your Maiko look before changing back.

Select from solo, couple, or family plans based on your preferred experience type.

Watch exciting sumo matches between retired wrestlers with a private English-speaking guide for your group and get to know sumo traditions and techniques.

Savor a Japanese meal by class. Business & First Class get chanko-nabe, Wagyu sukiyaki and tempura set with unlimited drinks. Economy Class gets chanko-nabe, fried chicken (karaage), inari sushi and edamame set with one drink.

Enjoy an elegant geisha dance performance in traditional kimonos before the matches begin.

Choose Economy Class (last row), or upgrade to Business Class (reserved sofa seat) or First Class (reserved front-row sofa seat) for chanko-nabe, Wagyu sukiyaki and tempura set with unlimited drinks, a gift set, and a happi coat for First Class guests.

Explore the historic streets of Gion on a guided walking tour with cultural and historical insights about Kyoto’s geisha district.

Watch a live Maiko dance performance and learn about the traditions, training, and daily life of geisha apprentices.

Ask the Maiko questions directly during an intimate, small-group cultural exchange limited to 6 guests.

Play a traditional Japanese fan game with the Geisha apprentice for a hands-on cultural experience.

Enjoy tea and a traditional Japanese snack while spending relaxed, personal time with the Maiko in an intimate small-group setting.

Explore Tondaya, a nationally registered Kyoto machiya, and discover its rich history and traditional architecture.

Watch an authentic maiko perform a graceful traditional dance in the elegant setting of a historic townhouse.

Join traditional party games and enjoy a rare chance to interact and converse with a maiko up close.

Take photos with the maiko and experience Kyoto’s geisha culture through traditional entertainment and personal interaction.