Gion Geisha Experience: Maiko Show & Tea

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Explore Gion, witness a Maiko show, play traditional games, and get a signed fan. A must-do experience in Kyoto!

Duration: 2 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Gion - Participate in this tour to explore the Gion district and experience a performance by a Geisha Apprentice. Discover Geisha culture and engage in conversation with the Apprentice.

What's Included

Geisha Show
Japanese Tea and Snacks
English Speaking Tour Guide

What's Not Included

Additional Fees
Children under the age of 6 and below cannot join.

Additional Information

Join our tour to discover the Gion district and enjoy an enchanting Geisha performance by a Maiko, a Geisha Apprentice. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in a traditional Japanese game with the Geisha Apprentice.
Please note that children under 6 years old are not permitted on the tour.
Meeting Point: Statue of…

Location

Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni

This is the meeting point for the "The Art of Geisha: Exclusive Show & Gion Walking Tour" Look out for the guide that will be holding a board that says "GuideMe Japan". Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the tour as we will start the tour on time and late guests will not be able to join the tour.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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646esterm

Mar 31, 2026

Insightful walk through the districts and blissful experience with a maiko - I am very happy that I took part in this event. We have done a lovely walk through the streets of Gion and wondered into Miyagawacho. Ai is a very knowledgeable guide who is also very passionate about the world of geisha, so it is not just any topic for her and I think this is a strong profile of a good guide. When we arrived at the establishment, we got to enjoy tea with wagashi. Soon after the maiko has arrived we saw two beautiful dances followed by a Q&A and a photo session. After that each of us played tosenkyo with her :) She is clearly a champion, it was a lot of fun and laughter. I really enjoyed this, it was charming, well structured, it vas really good. I could do this in turns.

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O2707rysilviag

Mar 27, 2026

Will never forget it - Incredible experience! Both for the activity and our guide Ai, who was very clear in her stories, very near and trying to help with everything. Will never forget the uniqueness of meeting a maiko for the first time, interact with her and even play a local game. Thnx a lot!!!!

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Justynasz641wm

Mar 27, 2026

Great experience - Walking tour with Ai as our guide was great. She is lovely and very knowledgeable. Small group of only 6 people makes good atmosphere. Maiko show is definitely something you should experience while visiting Kyoto.

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Catherine_c

Mar 14, 2026

A highlight of our trip... - A highlight of our trip for sure!!! Genki was informative during our walking tour and highlighted the history of the area and a few fun shops! The maiko experience was fantastic!! She preformed two dances and we had a great Q&A session and pics and played a game. Very cool experience and I’m so pleased we booked the tour!

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970kayvans

Mar 4, 2026

Maikos play games - Such a fun and insightful experience. Our guide Ai spoke fluent English and was very informative. I almost beat the maiko at her own game.

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O3538hwemmas

Mar 2, 2026

A Wonderful Experience - It was a once in a lifetime experience. Ai san was a wonderful guide who was very knowledgeable of Kyoto and Geiko culture.

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Marcpm285zw

Dec 9, 2025

High quality tour in Gion with Maiko performance - I can strongly recommend this tour. Rin our guide gave us a good insight in the geisha culture. Our group was 5 members only adding to the feel that the Maiko was almost dancing privately for us. She does two dances, there is ample time for a Q&A with photo shoot and a fun traditional game with her afterwards. Worth your money. I frequently travel to Japan for business and leisure and can only say that it was one of the best activities I’ve done so far!!!

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Traveldiva

Dec 3, 2025

Awesome Show and Interactive experience with the Maiko. - This was a bucket list item fulfilled. I always been fascinated by the Giesha and wanted to attend a show and see them live. We enjoyed the Maiko show thoroughly and I even got to play a game with the maiko and beat her as well,, this was another bucket list fulfilled. The team is very nice and we had a smooth check in process and reserved seats to get front row seats for the show. I will definitely be back with my family to attend this once again. Thanks Yusuke for fixing the confusion on the booking platform we had initially and thank for taking care if it and we will back again in the future.

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Q4686bfthomasm

Nov 29, 2025

Fantastic - Very good, Ali is very friendly and informative. She's very keen to answer all of your questions. Maiko young lady was very good with her two seasonal dances. Overall, I'm very happy.

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Kyle

Nov 29, 2025

Amazing tour! - Ai was a great guide, very bubbly & made everyone feel welcome. I loved learning about Maiko culture & how they live their life’s. The fan game played with the Maiko was a lot of fun (Even though I sucked). Overall, I recommend this tour to everyone & if you have Ai as a guide for it you’re really in for a treat!

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From $130

up to 6 guests

1 - Adult