Geisha show
with an apprentice geisha, Maiko
Kyoto is famed for its temples and shrines—places where stories and traditions have been carried forward for centuries. Hidden behind the sliding doors of Gion, another “living tradition” continues quietly: the world of Geiko and Maiko.
Our Geisha Experience series offers a private, respectful introduction to this culture through an in-person encounter with a Maiko (apprentice Geisha). With your host’s guidance, you will learn the history, etiquette, and meaning behind what you see—so the experience becomes more than a performance. The encounter includes a warm welcome, conversation and Q&A, a traditional dance, and photos together.
Geisha Show
with an apprentice geisha, Maiko
Experience Overview
Step into Kyoto’s living traditions with a private encounter featuring a Maiko (apprentice Geisha)—without a meal or additional itinerary. This option is designed to be simple and focused: your host introduces the background and etiquette, then welcomes the Maiko for conversation, Q&A, a traditional dance performance, and photos together.
What makes this option different
・No meal, no walking segment — the simplest, most direct Maiko encounter
・Ideal if you are short on time or already have dining plans
Duration
1.5 hrs
Geisha appears for 45min-55min
Starts at
12:00PM, 14:00PM or 16:00PM
What’s included
・Cultural introduction by an expert guide
・Geisha show with an apprentice geisha, Maiko
Geisha performance with one or two songs
Interactive Q&A session
Photo shooting time with the Maiko
What’s excluded
・Optional gratuity for the Maiko (not required).
Kyoto Cozy Townhouse Café
Itinerary
Start: Kyoto Ebisu shrine
Miyagawacho Geisha district
End: Venue for the geisha show
Private group up to 6 pax
Flat rate for up to 6 pax:
115,900JPY
In addition, this package includes
・A cup of tea
Where we’ll meet up
At the entrance gate of Kyōto Ebisu Shrine
（恵美須神社, 125 Komatsucho, Higashiyama, Kyoto）
Traditional Kyoto Townhouse Studio
Itinerary
Start: Venue for the geisha show
End: Venue for the geisha show
Private group up to 14 pax
Flat rate for up to 14 pax:
144,500JPY
[Optional Add-on]
Matcha set (matcha green tea & sweets):
+1,100JPY
Per pax
Where we’ll meet up
At the entrance of Traditional Kyoto Townhouse Studio: Kissako Wazuka
（5 Chome-182 Honmachi, Higashiyama, Kyoto）
Geisha Show
with Dinner or Lunch
Experience Overview
Enjoy a meal while meeting a Maiko (apprentice Geisha) in an intimate setting. This option blends dining with cultural exchange: you will share a relaxed meal, then welcome the Maiko for conversation, Q&A, a short traditional dance, and photos. Your host sets the context—history, rituals, and etiquette—so the evening (or lunch) feels meaningful rather than “just a show.”
What makes this option different
・Includes lunch or dinner as part of the experience
・Best for guests who want a complete, hosted evening (or lunch) without adding extra activities
Duration
2-2.5 hrs
Geisha appears for 45min-55min
Starts at
11:30AM or 19:30PM
What’s included
・Cultural introduction by an expert guide
・Geisha show with an apprentice geisha, Maiko
Geisha performance with one or two songs
Interactive Q&A session
Photo shooting time with the Maiko
・Lunch or Dinner is provided as part of the experience.
What’s excluded
・Optional gratuity for the Maiko (not required).
with Lunch: Standard Dining
Starts at
11:30PM
Itinerary
Start: Kyoto Ebisu shrine
Miyagawacho Geisha district
End: Standard dining restaurant
Private group up to 9 pax
If your group has 7 or more people, the pricing shown above will apply.
Flat rate for up to 6 pax:
126,900JPY
For 7-9 pax
+2,300JPY
Per additional pax
This package includes
・Standard Japanese lunch
Where we’ll meet up
At the entrance gate of Kyōto Ebisu Shrine
（恵美須神社, 125 Komatsucho, Higashiyama, Kyoto）
with Dinner: Standard Dining
Starts at
19:30PM
Itinerary
Start: Zenkyo-an temple
Miyagawacho Geisha district
End: Standard dining restaurant
Private group up to 9 pax
If your group has 7 or more people, the pricing shown above will apply.
Flat rate for up to 6 pax:
149,000JPY
For 7-9 pax
+6,400JPY
Per additional pax
This package includes
・Standard Japanese dinner
Where we’ll meet up
At the entrance gate of Zenkyo-an temple
（146 Komatsucho, Higashiyama, Kyoto, 605-0811）
with Dinner: Fine Dining Kaiseki
Starts at
19:30PM
Itinerary
Start: Zenkyo-an temple
Miyagawacho Geisha district
End: Fine dining restaurant
Private group up to 16 pax
If your group has 3 or more people, the pricing shown above will apply.
Flat rate for up to 2 pax:
137,400JPY
For 3-16 pax
+12,900JPY
Per additional pax
This package includes
・Fine Japanese kaiseki dinner
Where we’ll meet up
At the entrance gate of Zenkyo-an temple
（146 Komatsucho, Higashiyama, Kyoto, 605-0811）
Geisha Show
with Gion Cultural Walk
Experience Overview
Begin with a guided walk through the atmospheric streets of Gion to understand the world behind the lantern-lit alleys—its architecture, customs, and the living culture of Geiko and Maiko. After the walk, step into a private setting to meet a Maiko (apprentice Geisha) for conversation, Q&A, a traditional dance performance, and photos. This option is designed for guests who want context first, then a deeper, more memorable encounter.
What makes this option different
・Adds a walking tour before the private show
・Best for first-time visitors and guests who want story + setting + encounter in one flow
Duration
3-3.5 hrs
Walking tour for 1.5 hours
Geisha appears for 45min-55min
Starts at
10:30AM, 14:30PM or 18:30PM
What’s included
・Guiding in Gion, the geisha district by an expert guide
・Geisha show with an apprentice geisha, Maiko
Geisha performance with one or two songs
Interactive Q&A session
Photo shooting time with the Maiko
・Lunch, dinner or a cup of tea is provided as part of the experience.
What’s excluded
・Gratuity for the Maiko (Optional and not required.)
with Gion Cultural Walk & Lunch
Starts at
10:30PM
Itinerary
Start: Statue of Izumo no Okuni
Minami-za theater
Gion-shirakawa st.
Tatsumi shrine & bridge
Hanamikoji st.
Kenninji temple
Zenkyo-an temple
End: Venue for the geisha show
Private group up to 9 pax
If your group has 7 or more people, the pricing shown above will apply.
Flat rate for up to 6 pax:
134,300JPY
For 7-9 pax
+3,700JPY
Per additional pax
this package includes
・Standard Japanese lunch
・Walking tour in Gion
Where we’ll meet up
Right in front of the statue of Izumo no Okuni
（Kawabatacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0076）
with Gion Cultural Walk & Dinner
Starts at
18:30PM
Itinerary
Start: Statue of Izumo no Okuni
Minami-za theater
Gion-shirakawa st.
Tatsumi shrine & bridge
Hanamikoji st.
Kenninji temple
Zenkyo-an temple
End: Venue for the geisha show
Private group up to 9 pax
If your group has 7 or more people, the pricing shown above will apply.
Flat rate for up to 6 pax:
161,700JPY
For 7-9 pax
+8,400JPY
Per additional pax
this package includes
・Standard Japanese dinner
・Walking tour in Gion
Where we’ll meet up
Right in front of the statue of Izumo no Okuni
（Kawabatacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0076）
with Gion Cultural Walk & Tea
Starts at
14:30PM
Itinerary
Start: Statue of Izumo no Okuni
Minami-za theater
Gion-shirakawa st.
Tatsumi shrine & bridge
Hanamikoji st.
Kenninji temple
Zenkyo-an temple
End: Venue for the geisha show
Private group up to 8 pax
Flat rate for up to 8 pax:
134,900JPY
this package includes
・A cup of tea
・Walking tour in Gion
Where we’ll meet up
Right in front of the statue of Izumo no Okuni
（Kawabatacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0076）
with Gion Cultural Walk & Fine Kaiseki Dinner
Starts at
18:30PM
Itinerary
Start: Statue of Izumo no Okuni
Minami-za theater
Gion-shirakawa st.
Tatsumi shrine & bridge
Hanamikoji st.
Kenninji temple
Zenkyo-an temple
End: Venue for the geisha show
Private group up to 16 pax
If your group has 3 or more people, the pricing shown above will apply.
Flat rate for up to 2 pax:
150,100JPY
For 3-16 pax
+16,500JPY
Per additional pax
this package includes
・Fine Japanese Kaiseki dinner
・Walking tour in Gion
Where we’ll meet up
Right in front of the statue of Izumo no Okuni
（Kawabatacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0076）
with Gion Cultural Walk & Lunch/Dinner/Tea
Starts at
10:30AM, 14:30PM, 18:30PM
Itinerary
Start: Statue of Izumo no Okuni
Minami-za theater
Gion-shirakawa st.
Tatsumi shrine & bridge
Hanamikoji st.
Kenninji temple
Zenkyo-an temple
End: Venue for the geisha show
Group activity up to 9 pax
15,700~29,500JPY
per person
this package includes
・Lunch, tea, or dinner—depending on what you choose.
・Walking tour in Gion
Where we’ll meet up
Right in front of the statue of Izumo no Okuni
（Kawabatacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0076）
Geisha Show
with an apprentice geisha, Maiko
Experience Overview
Step into Kyoto’s living traditions with a private encounter featuring a Maiko (apprentice Geisha)—without a meal or additional itinerary. This option is designed to be simple and focused: your host introduces the background and etiquette, then welcomes the Maiko for conversation, Q&A, a traditional dance performance, and photos together.
What makes this option different
・No meal, no walking segment — the simplest, most direct Maiko encounter
・Ideal if you are short on time or already have dining plans
Duration
1.5 hrs
Geisha appears for 45min-55min
Starts at
12:00PM, 14:00PM or 16:00PM
What’s included
・Cultural introduction by an expert guide
・Geisha show with an apprentice geisha, Maiko
Geisha performance with one or two songs
Interactive Q&A session
Photo shooting time with the Maiko
What’s excluded
・Optional gratuity for the Maiko (not required).
Kyoto Cozy Townhouse Café
Itinerary
Start: Kyoto Ebisu shrine
Miyagawa-cho district
End: Venue for the geisha show
Private group up to 6 pax
Flat rate for up to 6 pax:
115,900JPY
In addition, this package includes
・A cup of tea
Where we’ll meet up
At the entrance gate of Kyōto Ebisu Shrine
（恵美須神社, 125 Komatsucho, Higashiyama, Kyoto）
Traditional Kyoto Townhouse Studio
Itinerary
Start: Venue for the geisha show
End: Venue for the geisha show
Private group up to 14 pax
If your group has 15 or more people, email us to reservation@kenstours.com.
Flat rate for up to 14 pax:
144,500JPY
[Optional Add-on]
Matcha set (matcha green tea & sweets):
+1,100JPY
Per pax
Where we’ll meet up
At the entrance door of Kissako Wazuka
（5 Chome-182 Honmachi, Higashiyama, Kyoto）
Geisha Show
with Dinner or Lunch
Experience Overview
Enjoy a meal while meeting a Maiko (apprentice Geisha) in an intimate setting. This option blends dining with cultural exchange: you will share a relaxed meal, then welcome the Maiko for conversation, Q&A, a short traditional dance, and photos. Your host sets the context—history, rituals, and etiquette—so the evening (or lunch) feels meaningful rather than “just a show.”
What makes this option different
・Includes lunch or dinner as part of the experience
・Best for guests who want a complete, hosted evening (or lunch) without adding extra activities
Duration
2-2.5 hrs
Geisha appears for 45min-55min
Starts at
11:30AM or 19:30PM
What’s included
・Cultural introduction by an expert guide
・Geisha show with an apprentice geisha, Maiko
Geisha performance with one or two songs
Interactive Q&A session
Photo shooting time with the Maiko
・Lunch or Dinner is provided as part of the experience.
What’s excluded
・Optional gratuity for the Maiko (not required).
with Lunch: Standard Dining
Starts at
11:30PM
Itinerary
Start: Kyoto Ebisu shrine
Miyagawa-cho district
End: Standard dining restaurant
Private group up to 9 pax
If your group has 7 or more people, the pricing shown above will apply.
Flat rate for up to 6 pax:
126,900JPY
For 7-9 pax
+2,300JPY
Per additional pax
This package includes
・Standard Japanese lunch
Where we’ll meet up
At the entrance gate of Kyōto Ebisu Shrine
（恵美須神社, 125 Komatsucho, Higashiyama, Kyoto）
with Dinner: Standard Dining
Starts at
19:30PM
Itinerary
Start: Zenkyo-an temple
Miyagawa-cho district
End: Standard dining restaurant
Private group up to 9 pax
If your group has 7 or more people, the pricing shown above will apply.
Flat rate for up to 6 pax:
149,000JPY
For 7-9 pax
+6,400JPY
Per additional pax
This package includes
・Standard Japanese dinner
Where we’ll meet up
At the entrance gate of Zenkyo-an temple
（146 Komatsucho, Higashiyama, Kyoto, 605-0811）
with Dinner: Fine Dining Kaiseki
Starts at
19:30PM
Itinerary
Start: Zenkyo-an temple
Miyagawa-cho district
End: Fine dining restaurant
Private group up to 16 pax
If your group has 3 or more people, the pricing shown above will apply.
Flat rate for up to 2 pax:
137,400PY
For 3-16 pax
+12,900JPY
Per additional pax
This package includes
・Fine Japanese kaiseki dinner
Where we’ll meet up
At the entrance gate of Zenkyo-an temple
（146 Komatsucho, Higashiyama, Kyoto, 605-0811）
Geisha Show
with Gion Cultural Walk
Experience Overview
Begin with a guided walk through the atmospheric streets of Gion to understand the world behind the lantern-lit alleys—its architecture, customs, and the living culture of Geiko and Maiko. After the walk, step into a private setting to meet a Maiko (apprentice Geisha) for conversation, Q&A, a traditional dance performance, and photos. This option is designed for guests who want context first, then a deeper, more memorable encounter.
What makes this option different
・Adds a walking tour before the private show
・Best for first-time visitors and guests who want story + setting + encounter in one flow
Itinerary
Start: Statue of Izumo no Okuni
Minami-za theater
Gion-shirakawa st.
Tatsumi shrine & bridge
Hanamikoji st.
Kenninji temple
Zenkyo-an temple
End: Venue for the geisha show
Duration
3-3.5 hrs
Walking tour for 1.5 hours
Geisha appears for 45min-55min
Starts at
10:30AM, 14:30PM or 18:30PM
What’s included
・Guiding in Gion, the geisha district by an expert guide
・Geisha show with an apprentice geisha, Maiko
Geisha performance with one or two songs
Interactive Q&A session
Photo shooting time with the Maiko
・Lunch, dinner or a cup of tea is provided as part of the experience.
What’s excluded
・Gratuity for the Maiko (Optional and not required.)
Where we’ll meet up
Right in front of the statue of Izumo no Okuni
（Kawabatacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0076）
with Gion Cultural Walk & Lunch
Starts at
10:30PM
Itinerary
Start: Statue of Izumo no Okuni
Minami-za theater
Gion-shirakawa st.
Tatsumi shrine & bridge
Hanamikoji st.
Kenninji temple
Zenkyo-an temple
End: Venue for the geisha show
Private group up to 9 pax
If your group has 7 or more people, the pricing shown above will apply.
Flat rate for up to 6 pax:
134,300JPY
For 7-9 pax
+3,700JPY
Per additional pax
this package includes
・Standard Japanese lunch
・Walking tour in Gion
Where we’ll meet up
Right in front of the statue of Izumo no Okuni
（Kawabatacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0076）
with Gion Cultural Walk & Dinner
Starts at
18:30PM
Itinerary
Start: Statue of Izumo no Okuni
Minami-za theater
Gion-shirakawa st.
Tatsumi shrine & bridge
Hanamikoji st.
Kenninji temple
Zenkyo-an temple
End: Venue for the geisha show
Private group up to 9 pax
If your group has 7 or more people, the pricing shown above will apply.
Flat rate for up to 6 pax:
161,700JPY
For 7-9 pax
+8,400JPY
Per additional pax
this package includes
・Standard Japanese dinner
・Walking tour in Gion
Where we’ll meet up
Right in front of the statue of Izumo no Okuni
（Kawabatacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0076）
with Gion Cultural Walk & Tea
Starts at
14:30PM
Itinerary
Start: Statue of Izumo no Okuni
Minami-za theater
Gion-shirakawa st.
Tatsumi shrine & bridge
Hanamikoji st.
Kenninji temple
Zenkyo-an temple
End: Venue for the geisha show
Private group up to 8 pax
Flat rate for up to 8 pax:
134,900JPY
this package includes
・A cup of tea
・Walking tour in Gion
Where we’ll meet up
Right in front of the statue of Izumo no Okuni
（Kawabatacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0076）
with Gion Cultural Walk & Fine Kaiseki Dinner
Starts at
18:30PM
Itinerary
Start: Statue of Izumo no Okuni
Minami-za theater
Gion-shirakawa st.
Tatsumi shrine & bridge
Hanamikoji st.
Kenninji temple
Zenkyo-an temple
End: Venue for the geisha show
Private group up to 16 pax
If your group has 3 or more people, the pricing shown above will apply.