Gion Tour & cena Maiko o Geisha con Guida autorizzata
Descrizione
Immergiti nel fascino della cultura tradizionale giapponese con questo esclusivo tour di 4 ore. Esplora Gion con una passeggiata guidata di 90 minuti con una guida autorizzata e scopri la ricca storia, i costumi e le tradizioni del distretto. Dopo aver visitato la città, la tua guida ti accompagnerà per gustare un pasto Kaiseki splendidamente presentato e trascorrere del tempo con una Geisha o Maiko in un ambiente autentico di Kyoto. A differenza di altri tour con spettacoli realizzati appositamente per i visitatori d'oltremare, questo tour ti consente di provare cosa significa davvero cenare con una Geisha o Maiko. Non ci sono spettacoli appariscenti o danze veloci, solo il wabi-sabi della vera Kyoto. Puoi fare domande, parlare con le Geisha/Maiko e unirti ai classici ozashiki asobi (giochi tradizionali di Geisha). Note importanti: 1: Secondo l'usanza locale, gli ospiti sono invitati ad acquistare un drink per il Maiko o Geisha. 2: Solo un Maiko o Geisha sarà organizzato per la vostra esperienza; la selezione non è disponibile. 3: Si prega di notare che la musica è preregistrata e non eseguita dal vivo.
Opzioni del tour
Itinerario
Incontrerai la tua guida alla stazione di Kyoto o al tuo hotel alla stazione di Kyoto. *Possiamo venirti a prendere solo nella città di Kyoto.
Visiterai il distretto di Gion con una guida locale autorizzata. La tua guida ti insegnerà la storia dello storico quartiere Geiko di Gion e molte aree che non potresti mai trovare senza una guida. Questo tour a piedi dura 90 minuti e non può essere completato con un veicolo. Ti chiediamo di rispettare la privacy delle Geiko e delle Maiko della zona. Si prega di non scattare foto senza permesso e di astenersi dal fare rumori forti.
Godetevi un'autentica cena giapponese Kaiseki con l'elegante performance Maiko o Geiko. *Il prezzo del tour include cena e bevande. *Avrai due ore per goderti il pasto.
Ritorno al tuo hotel o in una stazione facilmente raggiungibile
Punti salienti
Cosa è incluso
Luoghi e orari di ritiro
Questo tour privato è un tour di una giornata a piedi. Un veicolo privato non è incluso. Per il trasferimento tra i siti possono essere utilizzati i trasporti pubblici o i taxi locali. I costi esatti di trasporto possono essere discussi con la guida dopo aver finalizzato la prenotazione. Si prega di tenere a portata di mano Yen giapponesi per i costi di trasporto.
Valutazioni dei viaggiatori
Informazioni importanti
- Accessibile in sedia a rotelle
- I neonati e i bambini piccoli possono essere portati in carrozzina o passeggino
- Animali di servizio ammessi
- Sono disponibili trasporti pubblici nelle vicinanze
- I trasporti sono accessibili in sedia a rotelle
- Adatto a tutti i livelli di forma fisica
- Sarai seduto sul pavimento per il pasto. Se avete problemi alla schiena, vi preghiamo di informarci al momento della prenotazione.
- Ora di inizio: L'orario di inizio dell'esperienza può variare. Il tempo stimato per l'esperienza sarà di circa 90 minuti dall'inizio del tour.
- Siete pregati di notare che i piedi nudi non sono ammessi. Si prega di portare i calzini.
Recensioni(7)
We met our guide. Seiko, at our hotel and walked to the Gion district. On the way she told us a lot of history of the area and traditions. She was well versed on so many topics. At the restaurant Seiko joined us for dinner and translated our questions for the Maiko. Our Maiko was amazingly poised and performed her job so well. At 19 she said she hoped to become a Geiko next year. She started her career at 15! She performed two dances for us. One of the Bird and the Plum which told the story of how a male moves between women. The second dance symbolized spring and summer. Both were intricate and exact. Our Maiko taught us a cup game they play in Japan and she giggled when I messed up the pattern. Too cute. It was a dream come true to meet her and ask her all about her culture. She was one of four children and no one in her family had ever taken that path to become a Geiko. She told us it’s a unique world in which she lives. Apart from her family. No cell phones. 2 days off per month. And they are not permitted to go to familiar places like Starbucks or McDonalds. Her life is dedicated to preserving the culture of Japan and entertaining people. Quite remarkable! I am so grateful for this experience. It was incredible!
Thank you so much for your heartfelt and touching review! I am very happy to hear that you were inspired by the Maiko’s dedication to preserving Japanese tradition and their unique way of life and enjoyed the conversation and the traditional cup game with her. It is my goal to share the depth of our culture as a guide, so hearing that it resonated with you means a lot. Thank you again and I hope to welcome you back to Kyoto someday. - Seiko
My wife and I had a great time on this tour. Yoshi was super knowledgeable, friendly, and enthusiastic about the experience. The restaurant he took us to was very good, and our experience with the Geisha (Katsu-tomo) was very entertaining! During dinner, Yoshi served as translator between my wife and I and Katsu-tomo, and this worked seamlessly. This was a very memorable experience and one we would highly recommend to couples or anyone with an interest in Geisha culture in Kyoto.
Thank you very much for your nice review. I wish you will visit Japan more frequently and enjoy not only art and history & culture but also beautiful nature in countryside. Thank you and best regards Yoshii Kenichi
We booked the Kyoto 4-hour Gion Private Guided Tour with Geiko (Geisha) Dinner and had high hopes for a memorable and engaging cultural experience. While our guide Tomy was very kind and knowledgeable—he gave us a nice walk around Kyoto before dinner—the main attraction, the Geiko interaction, was unfortunately a big disappointment. For nearly $2,000 for four people, we expected something much more immersive and dynamic. The Geiko did perform one short dance and played a single game with us, but the rest of the time felt awkward and unstructured. We were put on the spot to ask questions, and when we didn’t, the room fell uncomfortably silent. There was little effort to guide the conversation or create a lively, entertaining atmosphere, which is what we assumed was part of the experience. To add to the letdown, we were asked if we wanted to end the evening over an hour early. For the price and the promise of an unforgettable cultural exchange, this felt rushed, flat, and far from the rich, engaging evening we were led to expect. This might work for someone simply wanting a brief glimpse of Kyoto’s traditions, but if you’re expecting a meaningful or entertaining interaction with a Geiko, this tour didn’t deliver for us.
Thank you very much for your reply. We understand that you are disappointed in our Geisha/Maiko tour. We would like to clarify that our tour is one that is not like the flashy shows and energetic entertainment that cater to overseas visitors. These are what you often see on Instagram and other sites. They are not a true representation of Geisha/Maiko culture. Instead, our tour is authentic as this is the experience you would have if you really were to call a Geisha/Maiko to dine with you. This can feel slow and uninteresting to some that are not accustomed to with Japan's traditional culture. We hope that you will have other journeys in Japan that suit what you are looking for soon. Sincerely, Japan Guide Agency.
Superb authentic experience. Our guide Shun was wonderful and dinner was top quality. Each dish was beautifully presented and well executed. Our lovely Maiko Yuki was a delight. An unforgettable experience and absolute highlight.
Thank you for your assessment of me. That evening spent with your family was a wonderful memory. And the good drawings your daughter made are still in my mind. If you ever come to Kyoto again, I would love to guide you again. Next time, I will guide you in Kyoto in the daytime. (lol) Shun
Great tour with Ann who was friendly and really knowledgeable. Loved the experience with Maya the Maliki we met she was lovely, and sooo friendly and we learned so much about the geisha culture. Meal was great too Read more about Kyoto Gion Tour Maiko or Geisha Dinner Included - https://www.viator.com/tours/Kyoto/Kyoto-Gion-Tour-Maiko-or-Geisha-Dinner-Lunch-Included/d332-92136P326?mcid=56757
Great tour with Ann who was friendly and really knowledgeable. Loved the experience with Maya the Maliki we met she was lovely, and sooo friendly and we learned so much about the geisha culture. Meal was great too
Thank you for leaving a great review. I am so glad that you had once -in -a lifetime experience with MAIKO ( young apprentice GEISHA). The experience really is the best part of travelling in KYOTO. Thanks for joining the program. From your guide, Anne.
Ensure you book a guide to get the full experience Andy was very knowledgeable and gave us all the information about each location He gave us a wonderful experience of everything that we saw and a delicious lunch. 5 stars to Andy for his patience and professionalism
I really appreciate your high evaluation. It is my great honor as a guide to hear such heartwarming comments from our guests. I am very glad to see you are very interested in Japanese temples and shrines. And I was quite surprised your talent that you can make not only yourself but other people around you enjoy. It was also a wonderful and unforgettable day for me. Thank you again. Sincerely yours, Andy Murao
