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Dinner with Maiko in a traditional Kyoto style restaurant Tour

Name: Dinner with Maiko in a traditional Kyoto style restaurant Tour
SKU: 163544

Japan-Kansai , Kyoto , Gion , Higashiyama

Duration:3 hour(s) 30 min(s)

Guided language: English

Free cancellation 2 day(s) prior to experience date

Please present the e-voucher on-site

Walk around the Gion area, where the maiko culture originated, with a local guide explaining
Full dinner course of Kyoto cuisine at a traditional Kyoto-style architectual restaurant is included
Enjoy watching Maiko's performance and drinking games with maiko together
All-you-can-drink package including Kyoto's sake, so you can drink with ease and enjoy yourself
At the end of the tour, let's take a photo with the maiko, which will be a memorable experience in Japan!

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In the birthplace of maiko, Gion, stroll through the traditional streets of Kyoto while learning about the maiko culture from a local guide.

After gathering at Gion Shijo Station, the tour will involve walking through the beautiful traditional machiya architecture and streets of Gion, the birthplace of maiko. A local guide will provide explanations about the origins and history of maiko while exploring the area. The guide will offer insights into the secrets and charms of maiko that even first-time Japanese visitors might not experience without guidance.

The tour then proceeds to a traditional shop in a Kyoto machiya. While waiting for the maiko to arrive, the guide will provide explanations about Kyoto cuisine, local drinks, and guide participants on how to interact and enjoy the company of the maiko.

After exploring Gion, the tour will move to a restaurant housed in a roughly 100-year-old machiya building. In this restaurant, exuding a Kyoto-like atmosphere, participants will have the opportunity to enjoy all-you-can-drink, including Japanese sake, and savor visually appealing and delicately flavored Kyoto cuisine. To ensure respectful interaction with the maiko, the local guide will also provide guidance on how to engage with and appreciate the company of the maiko without causing any inadvertent offense.

The maiko makes her appearance, engaging participants in conversation, traditional dance, and drink games. Everyone can enjoy the lively interaction, and the experience concludes with a memorable group photo together with the maiko!
With a slightly satisfied stomach, the moment everyone has been waiting for arrives – the entrance of the maiko. Enjoy traditional dance performances, conversations, and drinking games set to Japanese music. Towards the end of the tour, there will be an opportunity for a group photo together, making it an unforgettable memory of Japan!

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What You Can Expect

Duration: 3 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

1 Day

Journey into mysterious world of Maiko in Gion, Kyoto

Purchase Notice

The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
Out of respect for other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, we must start the tour on time.
You will not be able to join the tour, get refund or rescheduled if you are late for the tour and missed the group.
Due to a decrease in the number of maiko caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be difficult to arrange them on short notice. As a result, we may have to cancel the tour. Please understand this in advance. If cancellation is necessary, we will notify you by the day before the tour (24 hours in advance).
Vegan options are not available

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Reminders

For a full refund, cancel at least 7 days in advance of the tour starting time.

How to Redeem Your Voucher

How to Use Your Voucher

Please present the e-voucher on-site

Meeting Point

Location Name: Gion Shijo Station, right outside of Exit 5, in front of Izumo no Okuni Statue.

Address: 〒605-0076 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Kawabatacho, 川端四条

How to Get There

Gion Shijo Station, right outside of Exit 5, in front of Izumo no Okuni Statue. Your guide will be holding a board saying "Magical Trip

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations 2 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
Cancellation is not allowed between 0–1 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.

NOTE

Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

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