Discover Geisha Arts: Gion Cultural Walk & Geisha Show
Take a tour of Kyoto's famous Gion district and learn all about the mysterious geisha traditions of the area. Your local guide will tell you about the traditions from an insider perspective about Geisha culture. At the same time you'll explore Gion's beautiful streets, temples, shrines, and shops, for a comprehensive overview of historic Kyoto. The mysterious world of Geisha can seem exclusive and challenging to discover, but on my experience
･In the first half we will walk in Gion and discuss the living traditions, their lifestyle and history. ･In the second half we will meet an apprentice geisha, Maiko. First we will talk with and ask her questions. Also we will watch her dancing, having one of these, a cup of tea or lunch or dinner together.
*Picture and filming of Geisha is fine but not allowed to post it in public.
Options
Dinner with Geisha
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes: Walking tour in the Geisha district (1.5 hours) and dinner at the restaurant (2 hours) including Geisha show(1 hr).
Japanese dinner included: Sharing platters of Japanese food. *Vegetarian menu is not available.
*This is a group activity
What's included in Discover Geisha Arts: Gion Cultural Walk & Geisha Show
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Let's learn what Kabuki is and the feminine beginning of the theater. You maybe know the current Kabuki is performed just by men but you wouldn’t know the beginning was just by women.
Minamiza Theater
Look at the actual architecture of the oldest Kabuki theater and hear the story of the impressive corroboration of VR and Kabuki.
Gion Shirakawa
The largest Geisha district called "Gion". Gion Shirakawa is the most beautiful part of Gion, old fashioned streets, buildings and traditional theaters on the beautiful riverside. Let’s learn what the mysterious female entertainer "Geisha" is.
Inclusions
- 1.5-2 hours guiding in Gion, the geisha district
- 45-min Geisha meeting and show (An apprentice geisha dance with one or two songs)
- Tip for Maiko, an apprentice geisha
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers with leg problems.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- I'll be at the Exit 4 of Gion Shijo station aboveground right in front of Izumo-no-Okuni statue and right next to Shijo bridge. You will find me with a signboard "WALKING TOUR".
End Points
- If you choose "Dinner with Geisha", we'll take dinner with Geisha at the restaurant. Maiko, an apprentice geisha will show up, talk and dance.
- If you choose "Lunch with Geisha" or "Dinner with Geisha", we'll take lunch or dinner with Geisha at the restaurant. Maiko, an apprentice geisha will show up, talk and dance.
- If you choose "Tea break with Geisha", we'll take tea break with Geisha at the cafe. Maiko, an apprentice geisha will show up, talk and dance.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Right in front of Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni: Kawabatacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0076, Japan Google map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZRpKLKfHguAQqKHr8