1 Hour Geisha/Maiko Show Experience in Kyoto Gion

• Rare opportunity to meet an apprentice “geisha” in Kyoto 
• Choice of different settings—such as a tea house or theater 
• Enjoy the perk of having a traditional green tea included 
• Gain insights on “geisha” culture through questions and answers

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Watch a real Maiko, an apprentice Geisha, perform up close. With only about 40 Maikos left in Kyoto, seeing one is a rare and special experience. Kyoto is the only place where you can experience the authentic world of Geisha—don’t miss this chance!

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY ⬇️

- The performer will be a MAIKO, not a GEISHA. A Maiko is a apprentice geisha, which means that she is training to become a geisha. She is a apprentice geisha, which we call a Maiko.

- To begin the show, the Maiko will perform a traditional dance lasting around 10 minutes, the usual length of most Maiko performances. After 2 dances (each about 5 minutes), there will be time for a Q&A, photo-taking, and a chance to play a traditional Japanese game with her.

-*IMPORTANT*: In Geisha/Maiko culture, performances are intentionally short to preserve the art’s exclusivity and grace. Please note that the Apprentice Geisha (Maiko) WILL NOT be performing continuously for one hour.

Please note that we have two options for this tour, and they are different tours.

- Please read carefully when booking. Please note that the Tea House option will be held in a Japanese Kyo-Machi-ya (Kyoto style House), while the Gion Theater option is a showhouse. Please refer to the pictures before booking.

- The walking tour that visits the shrine is only for the tea house option.

- The Tea House option will have a maximum of 23 guests, the Gion Theater Option will have a maximum of 30 guests. Please note that this is not a small group show.