Sep 1, 2025
Maiko San experience - it was a wonderful and engaging experience thanks also to our Ai guide, who was very knowledgeable, professional and kind
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Sep 1, 2025
Tour with Ai - We had Ai as our guide and she was absolutely fantastic. She accompanied us throughout the tour, explaining everything in detail, answering all of our questions, and kindly accommodating any request we had. It was both a very interesting and enjoyable experience.
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Aug 28, 2025
A wonderful experience - What a wonderful experience!
Ai, our guide, gave us a superb presentation of the culture of Maiko and Geiko, their living and working quarters.
We had the chance to be a spectator of a Maiko show in a shop-manufacture of traditional fans.
Ai also played the role of interpreter in a question and answer session with the Maiko.
I can only recommend anyone who wants to discover this part of Japanese culture to treat themselves to this experience.
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Aug 24, 2025
Highly recommended - The tour gives the possibility to learn more about Kyoto and its old district, the history of geishas and performing arts. You can also stop at a few very good shopping spots! Having the chance to see a Maiko perform and being able to ask questions, was an amazing experience. Ai is extremely knowledgeable and a fantastic guide (plus her English is perfect).
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Aug 19, 2025
In Gion with Ai - Excellent visit in Gion with Ai! Very interesting and unique possibility to meet a real Maiko and see her dance / game
Thanks!
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Aug 12, 2025
Geisha /city tour - Overall experience was great! Rin, our tour guide made sure we arrived to right meet up location and was very nice and knowledgeable. He provided great city details and gave us the opportunity to ask questions, took us to stores and gave us recommendations where to go for shopping. Geisha show was amazing.
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Aug 12, 2025
Geisha performance - Rin was a great tour guide thats patient and super friendly. Took around a few spots around Kyoto and a Gaisha performance.
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Aug 12, 2025
I would do it again anytime - It was very informative. I could ask all the questions and the game with the Maiko was beautiful. Our guide was very friendly and open.
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Jul 21, 2025
- Soichiro and his companion made The Art of Geisha: Exclusive Show & Gion Walking Tour an unforgettable experience!
They were incredibly communicative, punctual, and attentive to everyone's needs throughout the tour. Their thoughtful nature and responsiveness made us feel very well taken care of from start to finish.
Both of them speak fluent English and shared a wealth of fascinating information about the world of Geisha, offering insight into their traditions and daily lives. During the Maiko performance, they ensured we had the best experience—helping us understand the show and making the interaction with the Maiko smooth and engaging through their thoughtful translations and explanations.
At the end of the tour, they even helped us get a taxi back to our hotel, which was a kind and unexpected gesture that showed just how much they care about their guests.
If we could give them 100 stars out of 5, we absolutely would! Thank you, Soichiro, for making this a truly special and memorable part of our journey. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors.
Highly recommended for anyone interested in the rich culture of Maiko and Geisha!
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Jun 30, 2025
A great experience!! - Our entire family thoroughly enjoyed our experience from beginning to end! Our guide Ai, was thoughtful, professional, very informative about the history of the Geisha, and a true delight. Our 18 y.o. said it was "cool" and loved the game we played. The dance performance was so graceful and interesting. We highly recommend this tour.
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