Items | Kyoto Exclusive Temple Maiko Dance Zen Garden and Tea Experience
Kyoto Exclusive Temple Maiko Dance Zen Garden and Tea Experience
(29) Reviews
Kyoto
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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During the maiko culture experience, geiko may be present instead depending on the day. Maiko and geiko cannot be selected
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An English-speaking guide will provide commentary
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Children 0-5 years old cannot join the tour
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During the visit, please take off your shoes. Please be sure to wear socks
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Regarding Green tea with sweets, the menu cannot be changed
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Step into a rarely accessible temple in Kyoto and immerse yourself in the refined world of maiko culture. This exclusive cultural experience invites you to watch elegant traditional dance performances, enjoy tea with sweets, and interact with a maiko up close, including a commemorative photo. You will also take part in a hands-on Zen garden activity, learning to rake sand in a dry landscape garden that reflects Buddhist philosophy and mindfulness. An English-speaking guide provides cultural insights throughout. Choose between a 14:00 or 15:30 start time to suit your schedule, and enjoy a tranquil, intimate setting that offers a deeper understanding of Kyoto’s living traditions.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Green tea with sweets
Picture taking
English-speaking guide
Maiko dance performance viewing
Dry landscape garden sand raking experience
Meeting Points
Departure
Ikka-in Temple
Meet your English-speaking tour guide holding a JTB Sunrise Tours sign in front of the entrance gate of Ikkain Temple
Kyoto Exclusive Temple Maiko Dance Zen Garden and Tea Experience
(29) Reviews
Kyoto
About
Step into a rarely accessible temple in Kyoto and immerse yourself in the refined world of maiko culture. This exclusive cultural experience invites you to watch elegant traditional dance performances, enjoy tea with sweets, and interact with a maiko up close, including a commemorative photo. You will also take part in a hands-on Zen garden activity, learning to rake sand in a dry landscape garden that reflects Buddhist philosophy and mindfulness. An English-speaking guide provides cultural insights throughout. Choose between a 14:00 or 15:30 start time to suit your schedule, and enjoy a tranquil, intimate setting that offers a deeper understanding of Kyoto’s living traditions.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Green tea with sweets
Picture taking
English-speaking guide
Maiko dance performance viewing
Dry landscape garden sand raking experience
Meeting Points
Departure
Ikka-in Temple
Meet your English-speaking tour guide holding a JTB Sunrise Tours sign in front of the entrance gate of Ikkain Temple