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Kyoto: Gion Cultural Walking Tour with Geisha Performance

By Japan Wonder Travel
9.6 out of 10
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Overview
  • Immerse yourself in traditional Japanese Geisha culture as you admire their art
  • Explore Gion with a local guide and soak in its history, culture, and traditions
  • Be served matcha green tea during a traditional tea serving ceremony
  • Experience a powerful and authentic live performance by Maiko and Geiko
  • Capture a photo with a Maiko so you have a souvenir of your tour to take home

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] the wargo Kimono Rental-Gionshijo Store. *Please be there 15 minutes before the starting time. 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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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuide
  • What's includedWhat's included Walking tour
  • What's includedWhat's included Live performance by Maiko and Geiko
  • What's includedWhat's included Matcha green tea experience

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Photography inside, Video recording
  • Not suitable for: Children under 6 years, People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Get a sense of the lifestyle of a Maiko (an apprentice Geisha of Kyoto) and a Geisha (known as Geiko in Kyoto) by meeting them in person, and learn the rich history of the renowned Geiko district (Kagai) in Kyoto. Sample matcha green tea during a traditional tea ceremony.

After meeting your local guide, set off on a tour through the picturesque streets of the Gion area. Immerse yourself in the rich Geisha culture, traditions, and history, and venture off the beaten track to discover the charm of historic areas.

Next, head to a special private house in Gion, where you will be welcomed by Maiko and Geikowill, who make matcha and serve it to you. Marvel at the demonstration of the tea ceremony performed by Geiko. Then, attend a cherished and beloved performance that is part of traditional Japanese culture.

Finally, enjoy some time to chat with the Maiko and get a group photo.

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] the wargo Kimono Rental-Gionshijo Store. *Please be there 15 minutes before the starting time. 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] 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". *Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before tour start time.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan