1 Hour Geisha Show in Kyoto
Description
Watch a real Maiko perform up close—an extremely rare chance, as only about 40 remain in Kyoto today. The show includes two short dances (about 10 minutes total), followed by a Q&A, photo session, and a traditional Japanese game. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY BEFORE BOOKING⬇️ - The performer will be a MAIKO, not a GEISHA. A Maiko is a apprentice geisha, which means that she is training to become a geisha. She is a apprentice geisha, which we call a Maiko. - Maiko performances are intentionally short to preserve the art, so she will NOT perform for the full hour. - We offer two different tour options: Tea House: held inside an authentic Kyo-Machiya. Gion Theater: held in a dedicated showhouse. Please check the photos before booking. - We cannot have any late arrivals because of manners to other guests and to the geisha. If you are late, unfortunately we cannot provide a refund.
Tour Options
Itinerary
For the Tea House Option, we will visit Kamishichiken Street, which is the oldest Geisha District in Kyoto.
For the Gion Theater Option, the theater is in the center of Miyagawa cho, 1 of the 5 Geisha Districts in Kyoto.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under the age of 5 may not join
Reviews(1,275)
Beautiful experience and learned so much about the Geiko/Maiko tradition in Kyoto. Good, quick experience and well worth it.
Absolutely wonderful experience, it was incredible to see it live and one of my highlights of my trip.
Great tour to have questions answered and love that it is in a tea house. It was a nice performance and a good time
It was a wonderful introduction to the traditional life of a Gekio/Maiko/Tea House. Our guide Ai was wonderful and so was the Tea House manager and Maikosun. It was a wonderful experience and highly recommend
Amazing show, information, and QA. Learned so much and very impressed with the entire experience. If you’re interested in stuff that GPT doesn’t tell you, this is it. Our Maiko-san was kind, insightful, and fun. Great vibe.
Amazing performance. Great experience.
She’s so pretty and awesome, it’s such a great experience. You get to play a game with her and ask her questions, and she does a performance for you. It’s really cool. It’s not that expensive and it’s something you have to do if you’re in the area, it’s a once in a lifetime experience.
It was an amazing, very unique experience. The game part was amusing, funny, and just fun. I learned a lot, and the instructor was very welcoming
What a lovely experience! To be able to see these rare individuals share this ancient craft was beyond any expectation. It is a small, intimate experience. The Q&A is a really great way to learn so much more about these very very special ladies. Well worth the time and attention.
This experience was exceptional. I have been in Tokyo and Osaka for a few days prior to Kyoto and this was by far my most memorable experience thus far. Highly recommended!
