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Kyoto: Meet the Geisha Maiko with Gion Walking Tour
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Kyoto: Meet the Geisha Maiko with Gion Walking Tour
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Kyoto: Meet the Geisha Maiko with Gion Walking Tour

Kyoto: Meet the Geisha Maiko with Gion Walking Tour

By Japan Wonder Travel
9.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥19,000 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h+
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Overview
  • Enjoy an authentic live performance by a Maiko and a former Geiko
  • Conversation with a maiko and a teahouse owner for firsthand insights
  • Capture memorable photos with with Maiko
  • Explore the charming streets of Gion
  • Discover the real world of geisha with fascinating stories from a local guide

Activity location

    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Japan, 〒605-0075 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Nakanochō, 216番地 祇園OKIビル 2階 | [Meet up place] 12:00 at the wargo Kimono Rental-Gionshijo Store. Please be there before 15min. Please note that if you do not arrive by the meeting time, the kimono rental will be canceled. However, you will still be able to join the tour. After Changing into Kimono, please go to the Izumo-no-Okuni statue by yourself. It's about 3min walk from the kimono rental store. The tour will start from 2:00pm, so if you finish changing kimono earlier, please feel free to walk around gion area, but please be at the meeting point by 1:45pm. Google map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/24TJRZXpTYHgNm8w5
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Kyoto : Gion Walking Tour & Geisha Maiko Show
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Meet a Maiko, a geisha in Kyoto, and enjoy a walking tour in Gion, the geisha district.
Please noted, this option is not include Kimono rental. If you want to wear kimono, please choose [Kimono Rental with Gion Walking Tour & Geisha Maiko Show ] option.

Language options: English
Starting time: 2:00pm
Price details
￥19,000 x 1 Adult￥19,000
Total
Price is ￥19,000
Until Tue, Apr 1
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuide
  • What's includedWhat's includedGion walking tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive performance by a maiko and a former geiko
  • What's includedWhat's includedPhoto session with a maiko

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Children under 10 years, People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Discover Kyoto’s captivating geisha district, Gion, with a professional guide who knows every corner of this historic area. Wander through picturesque alleys, admire timeless architecture, and discover hidden gems. Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of Kyoto's historic geisha district.

In the first half of this group cultural tour, walking through the charming streets of Gion. Gain insight into Kyoto's rich cultural heritage and traditional charm. Learn about the lifestyle of Maiko (an apprentice Geisha) and Geisha (we call them Geiko in Kyoto) and uncover the fascinating history of this renowned geisha district from a knowledgeable local guide.

In the second half of the tour, visit a special private house where you will be warmly welcomed by a Maiko and a teahouse owner (a former geiko). Enjoy their fascinating live performance, engage in conversation and take pictures with the maiko.

Experience the true essence of geisha culture and create unforgettable memories with this tour.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Japan, 〒605-0075 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Nakanochō, 216番地 祇園OKIビル 2階 | [Meet up place] 12:00 at the wargo Kimono Rental-Gionshijo Store. Please be there before 15min. Please note that if you do not arrive by the meeting time, the kimono rental will be canceled. However, you will still be able to join the tour. After Changing into Kimono, please go to the Izumo-no-Okuni statue by yourself. It's about 3min walk from the kimono rental store. The tour will start from 2:00pm, so if you finish changing kimono earlier, please feel free to walk around gion area, but please be at the meeting point by 1:45pm. Google map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/24TJRZXpTYHgNm8w5
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 日本、〒605-0076 京都府京都市東山区四条大橋上ル川端町 川端四条 | [Meet up place] 13:45 at the Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni (at the Exit 4 of Keihan Gion Shijo station). Find your guide who holds a green board written "Japan Wonder Travel".
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan