-
![]()
United States DollarUSD -
![]()
EuroEUR -
![]()
Australian DollarAUD -
![]()
Singapore DollarSGD -
![]()
Pound SterlingGBP -
![]()
Philippine PesoPHP -
![]()
Canadian DollarCAD -
![]()
Thai BahtTHB -
![]()
Indian RupeeINR -
![]()
Japanese YenJPY -
![]()
Bulgarian LevBGN -
![]()
Brazilian RealBRL -
![]()
Chinese YuanCNY -
![]()
Croatian KunaHRK -
![]()
Czech KorunaCZK -
![]()
Danish KroneDKK -
![]()
Egyptian PoundEGP -
![]()
Hong Kong DollarHKD -
![]()
Hungarian ForintHUF -
![]()
Indonesian RupiahIDR -
![]()
Malaysian RinggitMYR -
![]()
Mexican PesoMXN -
![]()
Moroccan DirhamMAD -
![]()
New Taiwan DollarTWD -
![]()
New Zealand DollarNZD -
![]()
Norwegian KroneNOK -
![]()
Polish ZłotyPLN -
![]()
Romanian LeuRON -
![]()
Russian RubleRUB -
![]()
Saudi RiyalSAR -
![]()
South African RandZAR -
![]()
South Korean WonKRW -
![]()
Swedish KronaSEK -
![]()
Swiss FrancCHF -
![]()
Ukrainian HryvniaUAH -
![]()
United Arab Emirates DirhamAED -
![]()
Vietnamese DongVND
All Reviews for Kyoto Geisha & Maiko Activities in Kyoto
Overall Rating
Reviews
2024 Kamogawa Odori Tickets (May 1-24)
Traditional experience with WOW factor!
Reviewed by: Helen Adams, 2019/05/23We will not forget this performance. It was exciting to watch from beginning to end. The performers, the show direction, the sets were all fantastic. The costumes were magnificent. There was a small downside, and that was the tea ceremony was very rushed. We were herded in and herded out, and this made us wonder why this was significant in any way.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/21 |
|
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
|
2024 Kamogawa Odori Tickets (May 1-24)
Lovely afternoon show!
Reviewed by: Bintara, 2019/05/21We had a good time at the show. It was a small theatre and the show was not particularly grand, but it was a really nice and cosy performance. Loved it!
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/19 |
|
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
|
2024 Kamogawa Odori Tickets (May 1-24)
Nice to see
Reviewed by: Andie, 2019/05/20The overall experience went well. This is basically the traditional Japanese play, it only happens in a few days in May, and it's not very touristy. Most people going were actual locals, dressed in kimono. There were a few tourists, dressed more casual, but very few.
We knew that we wouldn't understand any of it. But the play itself, more the second part with the traditional dancing, was very pretty, and didn't involve much dialogue.
The tea ceremony was very rushed, and you are expected to eat the sweet and drink your tea very fast, and couldn't enjoy properly the act of the geisha actually "preparing" it.
Overall, I am glad we did it, and it was an experience to remember. But if you expect a long tea ceremony, please go elsewhere. This one was no more than 5min.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/18 |
|
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
|
2024 Kamogawa Odori Tickets (May 1-24)
Unique Cultural Geisha Experience
Reviewed by: Erik and Alison, 2019/05/19The tea ceremony was rushed and a non-event but the tea was real macha with a delicious cake. You keep the cake plate as a souvenir.
We did the photo op after the tea ceremony - it was OK.
The performance is outstanding and well worth the price of admission. Very professional, exquisite costumed and live orchestra.
Highly recommend this if you are in the Gion area.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/17 |
|
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
|
2024 Kamogawa Odori Tickets (May 1-24)
A must do!
Reviewed by: Karen C , 2019/05/17If you are lucky enough to be in Kyoto while this is on, go! Fabulous!
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/15 |
|
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
|
2024 Kamogawa Odori Tickets (May 1-24)
Excellent performance!!
Reviewed by: Then0madneverrests, 2019/05/16It was one of the best cultural experiences. Even though i dont understand Japanese I enjoyed it thoroughly. You can buy the English synopsis of the play at the theatre itself. I faced no problem and I just went to the ticket counter and exchanged the voucher.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/14 |
|
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
|
第185回 鴨川をどり 普通席・特別席 ネット予約（2024/5/1～5/24）＜先斗町＞
かもがわおどり
Reviewed by: マネージャー！, 2019/05/14京都の風物詩の鴨川踊りを初めてでよかった。舞子、芸子さんのきれいなこと。なかなか、本物の舞子、芸子さんを見れないので、同席の女性も感動されていました。
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/12 |
|
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
|
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Evening Walking Tour with English-Speaking Guide
No Geisha sighting due to rain
Reviewed by: Guest, 2019/05/13Interesting to see the tea houses etc but no Geisha girls were sighted due to rainy weather
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/29 |
|
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
|
2024 Kamogawa Odori Tickets (May 1-24)
Serendipity to a new high
Reviewed by: Unexpected, 2019/05/08We understood the Web page to be offering a demonstration of the Sado (tea ceremony) by Maiko. This was not to be. What we dis see was a superb performance of Maiko dances and period orchestra with voices performing a tribute to Japan's new era just commenced the week we were in Kyoto. Awesome talent and display of Maiko skills in song, dance and artistry of the animated gesture. The 182nd annual performance by this group. A mempry to treasure.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/05 |
|
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
|
2024 Kamogawa Odori Tickets (May 1-24)
Spectacle du 02/05/19
Reviewed by: Jean-Sébastien, 2019/05/06Un très beau spectacle, émouvant dans sa seconde partie avec notamment l'orchestre à gauche de la scène.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/02 |
|
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
|
2024 Kamogawa Odori Tickets (May 1-24)
2019 Kamogawa Odori Tea Ceremony and Geisha Show
Reviewed by: Miles, 2019/05/05Outstanding geisha performance and tea ceremony. Exchange vouchers for tickets an hour before tea and show. Well organized.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/01 |
|
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
|
2024 Kamogawa Odori Tickets (May 1-24)
Overall it was a positive experience, especially with regards to the show
Reviewed by: Carola, 2019/05/05Overall it was a positive experience, especially with regards to the show.
The photo session and the tea ceremony, a joke for tourists, was disappointing
I recommend buying tickets only for theater and geisha dances
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/02 |
|
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
|
Kyoto Maiko Makeover and Samurai Dress-up Experience with Optional Stroll Plan
great experience! less crowded area
Reviewed by: ylis, 2019/05/05Cool experience! Many people look at me!
Although i feel better customer service can be provided, because the makeup remover and wearing of the interior clothes can be confusing. And most times left alone not knowing what is going on. For people interested in this, it is good to choose the package to paint your face, because the experience is completely different and it make your trip more worth it.
Another thing to take not, the removing of makeup process is pretty long. When the whole event is over, husband, man or friends waiting for woman to finish changing, please be patient, prepare for 45-60mins for the women to be done changing off
Dear ylis
Thank you for your message.
We are very glad you spent the special time at our studio.
Maiko is one of the traditional Japanese culture.
But kimono is very tight, wig is very heavy, and make up takes a long time, so you have to take a long time to remove it. However I think this transformation experience will be one of special memory for you in Kyoto.
If you have a chance to visit to Kyoto again, we would like to see you someday.
Thank you very much.
Have a nice trip!
Maiko henshin studio SHIKI
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/03 |
|
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
|
2024 Kamogawa Odori Tickets (May 1-24)
Guidelines for foreign tourists could be a lot better
Reviewed by: Kevin, 2019/05/05There was no issue in finding the location and to get the ticket at the booth with the voucher from Veltra. I purchased Special Seat without the tea ceremony.
Thereafter, we were ushered into a hall where the tea ceremony was held. I did not know it was that when I was in the queue. When they serve tea, they realized that I didnt purchase with it and they asked me to purchase a separate ticket for it (though it was in my intention to opt out). There was no briefing during the tea ceremony as to what was supposed to happen in the process.
After that we went into a room while waiting to enter the performance hall. Although I bought a special seat unfortunately I was given the second last row of the hall. There were staff walking around with signs in Japanese which I figured later they were renting out translator machines. The group of staff while walking around with those did not mention anything in English nor were there any signs in English whatsoever.
The performance was split into 2 sections. The first was like a drama and it was difficult to enjoy the show without translation. The srcond brief was more on dance and it wad quite beautiful.
Staff could be more conversational in English throughout. A lot of foreign tourists were lost in their way from the tea ceremony to the performance as well.
Hello Kevin,
Thank you for leaving a review.
We sincerely apologize for the tea ceremony mix-up. We have since relayed your comments to the provider. Please rest assured that we are taking steps to ensure that the same mistake does not happen again.
As for the devices that you saw, those are actually audio devices that provide explanation of the scenes in Japanese. As they only cater to Japanese people, the signs were written in Japanese only.
Again, thank you for taking time to write us a review. We value our customers' opinions and reviews like yours help us improve our services.
We hope you had a lovely stay in Japan.
Sincerely,
VELTRA.com
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/03 |
|
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
|
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Evening Walking Tour with English-Speaking Guide
Tour was fun and informative
Reviewed by: Gina M, 2019/05/03I booked this tour on the day.
Easy to book online and confirmation was instant.
I really enjoyed the tour and glad that I choose to do it.
The tour was informative and the guide was knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour. Our tour group was large, but our guide had a microphone so it was easy to hear during the tour. Lucky enough to see a maiko during this tour!
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/01 |
|
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
|
Kyoto Maiko Makeover and Samurai Dress-up Experience with Optional Stroll Plan
Great experience
Reviewed by: Chiara C, 2019/05/02Everything went fine, my Maiko makeover experience was outstanding, thanks a lot !
Dear Chiara C
Thank you for your message.
If you enjoyed at our shop, we are very happy.
I hope you had a wonderful experience in Kyoto.
And please keep your beautiful Maiko pictures as a nice memories!
Thank you very much.
Have a nice trip!
Maiko henshin studio Shiki
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/29 |
|
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
|
Kyoto Private Maiko Entertainment with Tea Ceremony & Photo Op
Lovely activity!
Reviewed by: Anon , 2019/04/30Had a lot of time for questions
The maiko was very sweet and lovely
Dance was nice
Enjoyed ourselves
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/26 |
|
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
|
舞妓さんまたは芸妓さん 祇園でお座敷体験 お座敷遊び＋舞鑑賞＋お抹茶 昭和初期から三代続く祇園のお茶屋催行 ＜貸切／撮影自由／英語対応可／祇園東＞
友人ふたりでお世話になりました❗
Reviewed by: さむがり, 2019/04/28芸妓様の富津愈様舞妓の方仕込の方女将様の心尽くしの御対応に心から御礼申し上げます。有難うございました。鮮明な青のお着物の富津愈様の美しさに魅了されました。御立姿に精進される芸の深さが偲ばれます。「白粉はお顔の輪郭が際立つ」裏千家お作法見事なお抹茶美味しうございました。またお世話になりとう存じます。有難うございました。
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/26 |
|
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
|
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Evening Walking Tour with English-Speaking Guide
Wonderful night in Kyoto
Reviewed by: Heather, 2019/04/28We had a lovely couple of hours walking around the Gion area of Kyoto... our guide gave us a wonderful, passionate insight into the life of a Meiko/Geiko... we were so happy to see both of them during our tour... very good value for money tour...
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/24 |
|
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
|
Kyoto Maiko or Geisha Makeover Experience with Optional Gion Stroll
What an experience
Reviewed by: Stephanie , 2019/04/28The ladies that helped us get ready were so lovely and efficient. The photographer helps you pose and we went for a walk in a park and everyone came up to us and gave us beautiful comments on our look. Highly recommend!
I would definitely suggest doing the walking package where you can take your own photos as well.
And when we came back a little early, they took some more photos outside for us using our phones, so we could be in a group photo.
Thank you for visitng AYA! We are glad to hear that you had fun with this experience.All staff are glad that you all enjoyed it. We are looking forward to meet you again! Hope you had a blast in Kyoto. Arigato!
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/26 |
|
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
|
Kyoto Private Maiko Entertainment with Tea Ceremony & Photo Op
Wonderful Japanese experience!
Reviewed by: Caterina , 2019/04/23It was a deep dive into Japanese culture. A Gheisha (but they call theirself “Geiko”) danced for us and then made matcha tea for us (it was very good, and they also served us some Japanese sweets). After the tea, the geiko has talked with us about many things (where we came from, what we’ve visited in japan and so on). The whole cerimony lasts 40/50 minute.
I suggest to arrive a few minutes before, because the tea House is non so simple to find. I absolutely recommend this experience because it takes you into the real Japanese world, and you have the opportunity to talk to a real gheisha and know her lifestyle, her education, etc.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/20 |
|
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
|
Kyoto Private Maiko Entertainment with Tea Ceremony & Photo Op
Awesome experience
Reviewed by: Laura, 2019/04/22This was a really great experience and one we all will remember! I recommend to anyone visiting Kyoto.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/12 |
|
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
|
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Evening Walking Tour with English-Speaking Guide
Kyoto geisha evening tour
Reviewed by: No name, 2019/04/18Many people in the tour We did not liked the guide was very good but with so many people it is difficult to run a tour. It is enough words
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/15 |
|
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
|
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Evening Walking Tour with English-Speaking Guide
Fab tour.., great guide and we saw a couple of Geikos
Reviewed by: Brian Kelly , 2019/04/17We booked this tour last minute and we’re a little aprehensive given some of the negative reviews and very reasonable cost. We couldn’t have been proved more wrong. The tour was excellent value for money.. in fact our group of four all said we’d had our money’s worth in the first 10 minutes. Our guide Uri was brilliant. She was fun, full of enthusiasm and provided a real indite into the Gion area and history and life of the geikos and Meikos. When we happened upon a couple during the tour her delight was genuine and totally heartwarming. It was great for us too!! I can’t understa where the negative reviews have come from, this tour did exactly what it promised to do and more. Probably the best value tour of our time in Japan. Would highly recommend andall credit to our guide Uri for a job very well done.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/15 |
|
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
|
Kyoto Maiko Dance Show with Optional Lunch & Photo Op
Great experience!
Reviewed by: Yana P. , 2019/04/13I really liked watching how Maiko San was dancing. Also, she kindly answered all questions we made. The performance itself consisted of two dances, a game with Maiko San and answering questions about life of Maikos. The only thing I wished that the translation was more accurate. The translator was not always able to translate the questions and answers. Overall, the experience was very interesting and if I had chance, I would go again.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/11 |
|
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
|
Kyoto Private Maiko Entertainment with Tea Ceremony & Photo Op
Meeting with Geiko
Reviewed by: Hudson Family, 2019/04/12We had quite low expectations after reading in guide books that tourist tea ceremonies usually aren’t held with real Geiko, however this experience was fantastic. The tea room is rather unassuming but our party of 3 adults had the pleasure of a Spring Dance, tea ceremony and 30 minutes chatting to the Geiko (who spoke excellent English). We would highly recommend
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/10 |
|
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
|
Kyoto Private Maiko Entertainment with Tea Ceremony & Photo Op
A MUST DO.
Reviewed by: Silpa, 2019/04/09We got a real taste of the geisha culture. We got to meet a geisha and a maiko.
We got to talk to them about their culture and lifestyle and also got pictures.
The dance performance was lovely, and the tea ceremony was fascinating. The house mother was very accommodating. Although she always seemed in a rush, a hurry.. she was very sweet and even translated conversations between us and the geisha and gave us a brief insight into their lives.
Overall, it was a memorable experience, we thoroughly enjoyed it even though it seemed a bit rushed.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/31 |
|
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
|
Kyoto Private Dinner at Historical Teahouse with Maiko Dance Show
Amazing experience!!
Reviewed by: Erika Veron , 2019/04/07We got to meat a Maiko named UmeHina. She was truly nice and candid, despite the language barrier she tried hard to make conversation and to understand what we were saying and answer our questions. She's amazingly beautiful, breathtakingly. We played dames, laughed and experienced an incredible night. Highly, highly recommended
Thank you for coming to Tondaya. and we had nice review from you .Thank you very much again !!
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/04 |
|
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
|
Kyoto Maiko Entertainment with All-You-Can-Drink Full Course Dinner & Photo Op
Wonderful evening
Reviewed by: Ellie, 2019/04/03My partner and I really enjoyed this. The food was delicious, the setting was authentic, and the maiko was beautiful and charming. Our English interpreters were also lovely, welcoming and helpful. The maiko only performed one dance for us instead of the two described in the event, but we still had an amazing time.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/30 |
|
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
|
Kyoto Maiko Entertainment with All-You-Can-Drink Full Course Dinner & Photo Op
Trip Highlight!
Reviewed by: Amy, 2019/04/02Our Maiko Banquet experience was easily the highlight of our trip to Japan. Booking was incredibly easy and everyone was so kind about accommodating dietary restrictions. The atmosphere was dreamy and the meal was lovely. The Maiko herself was charming and beautiful! We would recommend this to anyone fortunate enough to visit Kyoto.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/23 |
|
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
|
Reply from activity provider
An unexpected error has occurred. Please go back to the previous page and try again, or wait a few minutes and try once again.
VELTRA SERVICES
Hello Unexpected,
Thank you for bringing our attention to this matter. After confirming with the provider, we were told that the tea plan comes with free tea before the show begins, but that a tea ceremony will not be held. We have updated our page to reflect these changes.
We are grateful for your honest review. We value our customers' opinions and reviews like your help us improve our services. We hope you had a lovely time in Japan and we hope you consider booking with us again the next time you travel.
Sincerely,
VELTRA.com