Kyoto: Meet the Geisha Maiko with Gion Walking Tour
from $112.90
- Guide included
- Entry fees included
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Highlights
- Discover the real world of geisha with fascinating stories from a local guide
- Capture memorable photos with with Maiko
- Conversation with a maiko and a teahouse owner for firsthand insights
About this experience
Japan, 605-0811 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Komatsuchō, 584番地
What to expect
What's included
- Local guide
- Gion walking tour (about 70-80 minutes)
- Meeting Maiko experience (about 90 minutes)
- Conversation with a maiko and a venue owner
- Live performance by a maiko and a former geiko (1-2 dances)
- Photo session with a maiko
- QA session
Things to note
- video recording are allowed only during the performance and the photo session
- *For the Kimono Rental Option, After Changing into Kimono, please go to the Izumo-no-Okuni statue by yourself
- It's about 3min walk from the kimono rental store.No wet clothes &
- If you wish to upload any photos of Maiko on the internet, please obtain direct permission from the Maiko beforehand.Refundable for cancellations due to organizers' reasons
- socks are allowed at the venue on rainy days (Please use an umbrella during the walk).Refundable for cancellations due to organizers' reasons
- video recording are allowed only during the performance and the photo session
- no refunds for incidental hotel or bullet train costs.The tour may be a bit longer than expected depending on the day.The Maiko performance will held on at exclusive private house's 2nd floor, we can only access there with stairs.Items recommended to bri
- If you wish to upload any photos of Maiko on the internet, please obtain direct permission from the Maiko beforehand.You cannot upload any video on the internet.The tour will take place rain or shine.No wet clothes &
- no refunds for incidental hotel or bullet train costs.The Maiko performance will held on at exclusive private house's 2nd floor, we can only access there with stairs.The tour may be a bit longer than expected depending on the day.The tour will take place
- It's about 3min walk from the kimono rental store.You MUST wear socks at the performance venuePhotography &
- socks are allowed at the venue on rainy days (Please use an umbrella during the walk).Photography &
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