Tour riêng

Private Dinner with a Geisha

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Tiếng Anh

3 giờ 30 phút

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Geisha traditions are traced to the spiritual center of Kyoto, where they were specified as geiko and maiko. Such a lovely tradition can hardly ever be enjoyed privately. From centuries ago, geiko and maiko parties have been given privately only for limited members of society. This tour makes it possible for visitors to truly experience the essence of geiko and maiko in an authentic manner. During the event, English-speaking guides will escort you around the geiko and maiko district, to be followed by a dinner or party arrangement lasting two hours. Since geiko or maiko are privately arranged only for your group, you will have the chance to fully exchange conversations with them and hear their stories which would normally not be told to the public.

Thông tin khác

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Infant meals not included (free for Infant as long as they belong to adults guests)

Due to the nature of this tour to introduce authentic and noble traditions, which are not open to the public, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who do NOT respect our traditions with the proper manner. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund

Minimum drinking age is 20 years in Japan

Chính sách hủy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Bao gồm

Drinks (Only if Private Tea House is selected)

Geiko or Maiko accompaniment

Professional guide

Dinner

Geisha's dance performance at dinner time

Drinks (available for purchase), drinks included for private tea house option

Gratuities

Cần Quan Tâm

Minamiza Theater

Meeting location is in front of Minamiza Kabuki Theater facing the Shijo street.

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Gion

Guided walk on the way to private tea house or Japanese restaurant, and private party with Maiko / Geiko accompaniment. Total 3 hours (walk + party)

3 hours • Không Có Vé

Tùy chọn

Full Kaiseki course

Full Kaiseki dinner and geiko or maiko performance in a private room

Half Kaiseki course

Half-course Kaiseki dinner and geiko or maiko performance at Japanese restaurant's private room

Private Tea House

True visit to a private teahouse, which is definitely not open to the public, the real world of the Memoirs of a Geisha. With two Geishas, Shamisen live music, sake & beer and full Kaiseki course.

Đánh giá

4.87

61 đánh giá

Tổng số đánh giá và xếp hạng từ Viator & TripAdvisor

The most amazing experience you’ll ever have
Marina C,
6 thg 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
If you have any doubt, just do it, this is so worth it, I don’t even have words to describe it. Definitely the highlight of our trip, and I wish I could repeat it many times.
Lovely experience
Yo E,
12 thg 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
After a warm welcome we had al walk trough Gion explaining the cultural background. Our guide Miyah was the best. She made it fun even for the teenagers present in our family. No question was to much. After a visit to the tea house. Warm welcome as a family and Miyah for perfect translation.
Great host, great activity, great info, bad food
Amie S,
2 thg 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
MIA was an adorable host. A wealth of very interesting information, handled our groups requests well, and kept us great company. The Maiko-san was also super cute and interesting. The food, however was barely edible and it was 2 hours too long. Sorry to say that!!! But - true:)
Beyond Expectations
geoffrey p,
24 thg 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This is a pricey tour, and we hoped for a good outcome. We got more than we could have imagined. Our guide, Mia, could not have been kinder or more well versed in Geisha culture. We felt like long lost friends, immediately. Her walk around the Geisha area of Kyoto was fascinating and so insightful in preparing us to meet our Geisha for our private dinner. The restaurant was in a quiet alley and had a private room awaiting us. The many course meal was served over two hours and was a very traditional Japanese Kaiseki dinner, far from the Western version of Japanese cuisine. One must be adventuresome when booking this tour when it comes to food. The Geisha was in training, a “Maiko,” as there are many steps to being a a full- fledged and recognized Geisha, but she could not have been sweeter or more representative of the art of her pursuit. If at first we felt awkward, we became a wonderful little group around the table with Mia as translator. Many smiles and some good chuckling. Our Maiko performed two beautiful dances in our private room. We asked many questions and shared stories of our lives and pets. Thanks to Mia as a teacher and translator and historian, the evening was something we will always cherish. We learned and laughed so much, and we saw the inherent grace of Geisha culture.
Not to miss experience!
CaTraveltheworld,
23 thg 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We met with our guide/translator Mei and walked around like an hour. She was our translator during the dinner with the maiko, an apprentice geiko. It was 8 of us, we sat at a table and had a great diner experience while talking to our maiko. We learned a lot. This is one of the highlights during our 3 week Japan trip.
Gaiko experience
CharlesDan P,
26 thg 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guild, Mia was truly fantastic. Her knowledge of the area and history, particularly Geisha (Gaiko) was outstanding. highly recommend the experience.
Outstanding Experience
Brian F,
23 thg 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This is the “real deal” experience with a Geiko San (Geisha) and/or Maiko San (Apprentice Geisha). We learned so much from our Guide Mia prior to and during our dinner at the Tea House. This experience is everything we expected and more. The food was outstanding as well.
Splurged on the Private Tea House - WORTH THE MONEY
MeiJean H,
19 thg 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I'll start by saying I have done both options for this tour - the less expensive group tour with a bunch of strangers 2 years ago, and this time I splurged and chose the private dinner option for my whole family. I initially thought that the private dinner would be similar to the group tour experience, but it was SO DIFFERENT. The group tour was wonderful but it was more like visiting a museum - you start off with a walking tour and then you visit a tea house where a maiko performs a couple songs and dances for you, and then you can ask her a few questions as a group. The private tea dinner option is probably closer to what Japanese businessmen would experience as a party - the geiko and maiko actually sit right next to you during the meal and pour sake! They are very good at their job because my cup was never empty the entire night 😆. We also had 2 additional dedicated wait staff who constantly brought out food. The level of food and drink you get is 5x better in the private dinner vs group tour. By the end I was so full I could barely finish the dessert! The geiko and maiko were, without a doubt, the highlights of our night! They were like fairies from a fairy tale. From the moment we entered the private tea house, which was stunningly beautiful and spotlessly clean, I felt an air of elegance that set the tone for the evening. Their traditional Japanese song and dance were performed to perfection, showcasing their incredible skill and dedication. I found myself completely mesmerized by their poise and grace as they moved through each performance. Their manners were so graceful and poised - even when they were sitting next to us during the meal. Even though we enjoyed a delicious Kyoto kaiseki dinner, it was hard to focus on the meal because we were so captivated by the performances and conversation. The food was beautifully presented and full of delicate flavors, but the artistry of the geiko and maiko truly stole the show. Our amazing interpreter, Mie, helped bridge the cultural gap, allowing us to ask questions and learn about their lives and traditions. I thought that it was going to be a simple Q&A, but it truly felt like a conversation with both of them, with the help of our interpreter. Splurging on the private tea house experience was absolutely worth it. My parents and I agreed that this was one of the most unforgettable experiences we’ve ever had—something so rare and special that few people get to witness. I’ll treasure this memory forever!!
Authentic experience
Clarisse C,
26 thg 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
An unforgettable experience! We’ve learned so much about geiko and maiko world and in general around the japanese culture. Worth every penny!!
An amazing experience
David R,
22 thg 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was an amazing experience. The Geisha’s were beautiful and elegant. Their performance during our dinner was an amazing experience. Highly recommend to anybody!