Japanese Cultural Experience Geisha Dinner Show
Description
・Authentic Geisha Show: Witness the elegant and captivating dance performances by experienced Geisha up close. Feel the essence of traditional Japanese performing arts with all five senses. ・Luxurious Japanese Cuisine: Savor visually stunning and authentic Japanese dishes made with an abundance of seasonal ingredients. Delight in the chef's artistry and the flavors of the season. *The photos are for illustrative purposes only. The menu changes seasonally. ・Accessible Fine Dining Experience: While traditional Japanese restaurants can often feel intimidating, Grand Hammer offers a casual yet authentic cultural experience, making it accessible to first-timers. This plan offers an elegant dining experience featuring seasonal Japanese dishes, accompanied by captivating Geisha performances, interactive games, and engaging conversation. It’s a rare chance to immerse yourself in traditional Japanese culture through both fine cuisine and performing arts.
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Enjoy an authentic Japanese culinary experience and a Geisha show at Ginza . Experience a special cultural evening at the modern Japanese restaurant "Benitsuya," located within the newly opened (Autumn 2024) Grand Hammer Tokyo food entertainment facility. This plan offers a luxurious dining experience featuring authentic Japanese cuisine crafted from seasonal ingredients, accompanied by the graceful dance performances of skilled Geisha, engaging conversations, and interactive games. It's a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in traditional Japanese performing arts and exquisite gastronomy. *Please inform us of any food allergies at the time of your reservation, including whether allergens in extracts are acceptable. Please be advised that we may not be able to accommodate your request if you do not inform us in advance.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Participation is not allowed for guests under 20 years of age.
- Please note that we are unable to customize meals to exclude vegetables.
- Please inform us of any food allergies at the time of your reservation, including whether allergens in extracts are acceptable. Please be advised that we may not be able to accommodate your request if you do not inform us in advance.
Reviews(6)
Nice experience with friends for first time in Tokyo. The Geisha ladies were very nice and informative. The games played as part of the evening were the best.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're so glad to have been a part of your first trip to Tokyo and to hear that you had a fun and memorable time. Thank you for choosing our experience, and we hope to see you again on your next visit to Japan! 😊
I want my money back. It’s my birthday and the tour guide never showed up, fid not respond to text or phone.
Very nice experience, good food ! Geishas are very nice and fun , my 13 year old son enjoyed laying games with them . The performance was very nice , also learned more about geishas life.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the experience, the food, and the performance. It’s great to know your son had fun as well—that makes us very happy! We’d love to see you again anytime!
Total waste of money ….. the show was 3 hokey songs and the meal was barely a snack , and was awful. Service was terrible. We informed them of food restrictions and despite acknowledging it, they did not come through. We were two of five people at our table and no one received the meal they requested. Overall - we were cheated. This was over $450 CDN and it was not worth $60
Dear Customer, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. Please kindly note that the plan you ordered was the Light Plan (entrée plates). Nevertheless, we sincerely regret that the experience did not meet your expectations. Your feedback has been noted and shared internally with the restaurant. We have carefully reviewed the situation with the relevant parties and will continue working toward improving the service. Once again, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused and truly appreciate you bringing this matter to our attention. Best regards, Holiday Travel
So I booked this geisha venue and went all by myself, and I just want to say it was the best experience in my entire Japan trip! My fellow tourists/foreigners/ and wanderers, the geishas are incredible to watch and very friendly, so please remember to be respectful and kind to them in return! I had a wonderful experience, and they were very accommodating of my poor Japanese skills, providing a translator while also attempting to talk in both languages with me and correcting me when I make any major errors in my Japanese. Their performances were very quick as we only had an hour and a half together, but they were very elegant and masterful, each of the geishas moving with small precise movements- you can tell how hard they trained in the way they move, and even if you are unfamiliar with the pieces they perform, you can get a good sense of the storyline by watching them carefully! They also taught me two different games, the names of which I've already somewhat forgotten, but the first being a game where there is a cup between you both, and you have to place your hand flat on the cup- if the cup is removed by one of the players, you have to place your hand as a fist on the mat. The game speeds up as time goes on, making it harder. Despite the fact that I lost every time without fail (and had to drink green tea to celebrate my loss(it was very good green tea and they were accommodating for the fact that I do not drink)) this was my favorite of the two games! The second game was a form of rock paper scissors- grandma, samurai, tiger, where the two players would perform a small dance in the beginning with one of the geishas playing the shamisen before turning around and settling into poses that symbolize those 3 forms. This game was very fun also! The hostess who was also very gracious took pictures of me with the geishas as well, and afterwards they showed me how to handle the shamisen as I am a student studying music and I got quite excited when I was posing with it. The food they served was also very good and filling! I didn't know what half of it was, but they answered my questions about the food and all of it was very good! I never met the person who made the food, but it's absolutely worth the price tag given. All in all, the geishas and the hostess were incredible, wonderful people and that hour and a half were very fun! I would absolutely recommend this experience and would do it again if given the opportunity!
Thank you so much for your heartfelt and detailed review! We’re thrilled to hear that this Geisha experience was the highlight of your Japan trip and that you enjoyed every moment—from the performances and cultural games to the food and warm hospitality. We’re also especially happy that our team was able to accommodate your interest in music and even give you a hands-on moment with the shamisen. Your respectful attitude toward the Geishas and your appreciation of Japanese culture truly warmed our hearts. It was our pleasure to help arrange this experience, and we hope to welcome you again in the future!
This was a private show and dinner. Just the two of us and the two Geishas. We got to meet the Geishas and have conversations about life as a Geisha. They danced and sang traditional songs together. We played a couple of games showing ancient times. Dinner was excellent but not a very important part of the entire experience. A true example of cultural immersion as a tourist in Japan.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughtful review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the intimate and cultural experience with the Geishas. It’s wonderful to know that you appreciated the traditional performances and games, as well as the opportunity to engage in conversation with them. We’re also glad to hear the dinner was enjoyable, even if the highlight for you was the immersive cultural experience. We truly hope this evening becomes one of your most memorable moments from your time in Japan. Thank you again for choosing this experience, and we would love to welcome you back anytime.