Immerse yourself in the charm of traditional Japanese culture with this exclusive 4-hour tour. Explore Gion on a 90-minute guided walk with a licensed guide and learn about the district’s rich history, customs, and traditions.
After sightseeing, your guide will accompany you to enjoy a beautifully presented Kaiseki meal and spend time with a Geisha or Maiko in an authentic Kyoto setting. Unlike other tours with shows made specifically for overseas visitors, this tour lets you experience what it’s really like to dine with a Geisha or Maiko. There are no flashy shows or fast dances—just the wabi-sabi of real Kyoto. You can ask questions, speak with the Geisha/Maiko, and join in classic ozashi...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Kaiseki dinner at Gion Hayakawa
Meet up with guide on foot at Kyoto Station or local Kyoto Hotel
Maiko or Geisha performance
Licensed English-speaking guide
The first 2 drinks
90 minutes guided tour *walking tour
Date cannot be changed post booking
Any meeting place outside of Kyoto city (Osaka, Nara, Tokyo, etc.)
First two drinks are included in the tour price, but the third onward, there is a charge
Any other personal expenses
Itinerary
1
Kyoto Station Building
You will meet your guide at Kyoto station or your hotel in Kyoto station. *We can only pick you up within Kyoto City.
2
Gion
You will look around Gion District with a licensed and local guide. Your guide will teach you about the history of the historical Geiko district of Gion and many areas that you would never be able to find without a guide. This walking tour is 90 mins long and cannot be completed with a vehicle.
We ask that you respect the privacy of the Geiko and Maiko in the area. Please do not take photos without permission and refrain from making loud noises.
1 hour and 30 minutes
3
Gion Hayakawa
Enjoy an authentic Japanese Kaiseki dinner with the elegant Maiko or Geiko performance.
*The tour price includes dinner and drinks.
*You’ll have two hours to enjoy your meal.
2 hours
4
Kyoto Station Building
Return to your hotel or at an easily accessible station
Kyoto 4 hr Gion Private Guided Tour & Maiko or Geisha Dinner
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Immerse yourself in the charm of traditional Japanese culture with this exclusive 4-hour tour. Explore Gion on a 90-minute guided walk with a licensed guide and learn about the district’s rich history, customs, and traditions.
After sightseeing, your guide will accompany you to enjoy a beautifully presented Kaiseki meal and spend time with a Geisha or Maiko in an authentic Kyoto setting. Unlike other tours with shows made specifically for overseas visitors, this tour lets you experience what it’s really like to dine with a Geisha or Maiko. There are no flashy shows or fast dances—just the wabi-sabi of real Kyoto. You can ask questions, speak with the Geisha/Maiko, and join in classic ozashi...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Kaiseki dinner at Gion Hayakawa
Meet up with guide on foot at Kyoto Station or local Kyoto Hotel
Maiko or Geisha performance
Licensed English-speaking guide
The first 2 drinks
90 minutes guided tour *walking tour
Date cannot be changed post booking
Any meeting place outside of Kyoto city (Osaka, Nara, Tokyo, etc.)
First two drinks are included in the tour price, but the third onward, there is a charge