Gion Maiko Tour: Explore Kyoto's Traditional Streets

Discover Gion’s maiko culture with a local guide, stroll traditional streets, and dine in a Kyoto-style restaurant. Unveil secrets of maiko history.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gion - On this tour, participants will explore the captivating streets of Gion, a quintessential district in Kyoto, celebrated for its traditional wooden machiya houses and well-preserved historical allure. As the group meanders through this cultural epicenter, the expert guide will unravel the mystique of the elusive Geisha. Through engaging…
What's Included
  • Photos during the tour
  • English-speaking guide
  • All-you-can-drink
  • Kyoto Style Course Meal (Vegetarian available with advanced request, limited dishes without fish stock)
  • Maiko Performance
Additional Information

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…

Location
Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni
In front of Izumo no Okuni Statue, right outside of Exit 5 of Gion Shijo Station (Keihan Line) Your guide will be holding a board saying "Magical Trip
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Beverlie_c
Nov 8, 2025
Amazing evening with Maiko - This was the highlight of our time in Kyoto. The evening started with a walk around the area, pointing out some hidden gems such as the school timetable which we would never have found on our own. Then dinner at a local restaurant with an hour and half visit from Maiko, she sang and danced and played games with us and answered all of our questions about her life, absolutely fascinating to hear about and witness this old way of entertainment, very special evening and worth the money.
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Sam_n
Nov 7, 2025
It was really fun to have... - It was really fun to have dinner in a small little teahouse but private room for only our group. The maiko was very sweet and it was interesting getting to know her life and her ambitions. Great experience to learn more about Japan
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Jeri_g
Nov 5, 2025
Great Meiko interaction - Wonderful opportunity to ask. Meiko questions about her life and occupation choice. She was delightful! So young!
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Harmonylinnette
Nov 4, 2025
Absolutely great experience. - Yusuke was an amazing and very knowledgeable guide who also tried to encourage the group to mingle and get to know each other. The food was delicious and the Maiko-san beyond my wildest dreams.
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Ariel_p
Nov 4, 2025
Pleasant evening with a dinner and Meiko - It was an interesting experience to chat with a Meiko, and to understand what made her take this course I life.
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Traveler00602619911
Oct 30, 2025
Fun evening - Our guide Rika was very kind, knowledgeable and easy to interact with. The food was better than expected. It was very interesting meeting the geiko. We could ask questions, have a little conversation, she danced and we played a little game. Definitely a night we will remember 😊
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Jessica_f
Oct 27, 2025
Very cool and unique experience! - Wow, what a cool and unique experience! We spent over an hour with a Geisha and we were able to ask her so many questions and our guide translated. I’d definitely recommend if you are interested in an authentic Japanese cultural experience
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Kimberly_b
Oct 23, 2025
Dinner with Maiko - Very immersive, authentic and soooo much fun! The food was delicious, the guide was extremely knowledgeable and engaging and the Maiko was absolutely lovely, funny and charming! I highly recommend this experience…it was wonderful!!
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Vacation54989252859
Oct 21, 2025
Evening with a Maiko and Yumi - Yumi was very fun and engaging! The evening with a Maiko was very interesting and informative. We had a great meal as well.
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Nghopgood
Oct 29, 2025
Unique experience - When we booked we actually thought this was a private experience, and it turns out we were joined by a couple that, although were kind, made the situation slightly socially awkward. Our host was very passionate and knowledgeable while walking through Gion, and translated kindly between us and the Maiko. In our opinion the food was alright, and the Maiko was definitely the highlight (as she should be), and that made the experience worth it. She was engaging, open to conversation and made the social situation in the room lighter. Her dance was mesmerizing.
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From $290
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).