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Kyoto Maiko Entertainment with Optional Meal

4.30· 132 reviews

Highlights

Don't miss the chance to meet real Maiko.
You'll get a chance to take photos with Maiko up close!
Maiko will give you a lucky charm called "Senjafuda".

What to expect

What is a Geisha?
A geisha is an entertainer highly skilled in traditional Japanese arts. These skills include traditional Japanese dance, musical instruments, and parlor games called ozashiki.

Geisha vs. Geiko
While most English speakers are familiar to the term "geisha," this word applies to entertainers based in Tokyo. In Kyoto, where geisha culture is most prominent, the term used is "geiko."

What is a Maiko?
A maiko is a geisha in training, often distinguished by colorful kimono and elaborate hair accessories she wears. An aspiring maiko can only debut after years of extensive training. A maiko also typically spends five or so years before graduating to become a geiko.

What's included

Varies by package — see each package below.

Packages (6)

Simple PlanDailyfrom USD 43.68

Lunch-Included PlanDailyfrom USD 68.94

Dinner-Included PlanDailyfrom USD 68.94

Dance and Game PlanDailyfrom USD 30.64

Tea ceremony PlanDailyfrom USD 30.64

Tea ceremony Premium PlanDailyfrom USD 50.01

Location and Directions

Check-in / Check-out
AN KYOTO Japanese Culture Experience
135 Manjujicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Bellc Karasuma 2F
・1 minute walk east from Exit 1 of Gojo Station on the subway
・10-minute walk west along Gojo Street from Exit 3 of Keihan Kiyomizu-Gojo Station.

Restrictions

Children under 2 years old can attend for free, but no seats or meals will be provided.
The minimum number of participants required is 10, but we may not be able to accept reservations depending on the schedule.

Additional notes

Due to local circumstances, the event time may be subject to change.
The order of activities are subject to change or cancelled due to certain circumstances.
Depending on the date, the event will be hosted by either a maiko or a geiko.
There is no elevator in the building, so please be aware that access to each venue will require the use of stairs.
Due to the schedule of the program, we will not delay the start to accommodate late arrivals. You may join the experience after it has started, but please be aware that depending on the circumstances, you may not be able to enter.
As a general rule, outside food and beverages are not allowed.
Viewing is not permitted, and there is no waiting room available.
Any changes to the reservation date or time after a cancellation fee has been incurred will be subject to a standard handling fee.
The use of images and videos for commercial purposes, including reproduction and appropriation, is strictly prohibited. If you wish to use them for commercial purposes, please apply in advance for permission to conduct interviews and use the material.
If you make a reservation at the last minute, we may not be able to arrange meals in time. In such cases, we will accept your reservation without the meal plan. ^[A]
We can only accommodate vegetarian meal requests. Please inform us at the time of booking if you require a vegetarian meal.
*Please note that we cannot accommodate vegan or gluten-free diets. ^[A]

^[A] Applies to: Lunch-Included Plan / Dinner-Included Plan

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Reviews

4.30

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Thank you for being a great conversationalist and for translating into English.

Posted Date: 2026/06/28

kuro chan

A couple of friends from Mexico asked me to arrange a meeting with a maiko. It was not just a meeting; there were plenty of activities including taking photos, chatting, and playing games. They were able to ask many questions, and the interpreter did a great job, making the experience enjoyable for both of them. They expressed their gratitude and were very happy. I also had a great time, and I was satisfied that I could bring them here and that they enjoyed it. It seemed like children from other… A couple of friends from Mexico asked me to arrange a meeting with a maiko. It was not just a meeting; there were plenty of activities including taking photos, chatting, and playing games. They were able to ask many questions, and the interpreter did a great job, making the experience enjoyable for both of them. They expressed their gratitude and were very happy. I also had a great time, and I was satisfied that I could bring them here and that they enjoyed it. It seemed like children from other countries were having fun as well. メキシコの友達夫婦のお願いで、舞妓さんに会いたいとの事。
これは会うだけでなく、写真やお話し、ゲームなど盛りだくさん。質問もたくさんさせていただいて、ちゃんと通訳してもらえて、夫婦共に楽しくて私に感謝ととても喜んでいました。私も楽しめたし、連れてこられて、楽しんでもらえて、とても満足な内容でした。他の国の子供さんも楽しんでいたようです。

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Experience Japanese culture.

Posted Date: 2026/06/22

かおりん

While being in Japan, I realized that I don't know much about Japanese culture. There were many things I thought I knew when it came to questions from overseas guests directed at the geisha Fukunagi. I wanted to ask questions too, but one wouldn't be enough, and I wanted to give the opportunity to those who came from abroad. I believe they have perspectives that Japanese people might not have.日本にいながら日本の文化を知らない。芸妓さんのふく凪さんへの海外の方からの質問に私も知らない、知ったつもりでいた事がたくさんありました。私も質問したかったですが、一つでは足りないし、折角海外から来られた方にしてもらいたかったので。日本人にはない着眼点があるかと。

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It can't be helped.

Posted Date: 2026/05/04

ひみつ

20% Japanese, 80% foreign visitors
The stories from the geisha were very enjoyable.
Perhaps due to cultural differences or lack of explanation,
there were actions that made me feel like the Japanese culture was not being understood.
During the tea experience,
some people carelessly transferred matcha or licked the tea scoop,
and their attitude during the program was poor,
which made me feel uncomfortable.日本人２割外国人8割
芸妓さんのお話はとても楽しい
文化の違いか、説明不足か
日本の文化を理解されてないかと
思う行動が続いた
お茶の体験中に
適当に、抹茶を移したり
茶匙なめたり
プログラム中の態度が悪く
気分が悪くなった

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Second time participating.

Posted Date: 2026/05/03

ドラリュウ

I participated for the first time in three years, and it was a lot of fun. This time, the person who came was a geisha, so I was able to see a different aspect compared to a maiko.３年ぶりに参加しましたが、とても楽しかったです。今回来られた方が芸妓さんだったので、舞妓さんとは違う局面を見ることができました。

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It was fun.

Posted Date: 2026/04/02

rin

I went with a friend~ I was happy to be able to do something I usually can't do, like the tatami mat play.

It was also great to be able to ask the maiko various questions again.友達と行きました〜
座敷遊びは普段できないことなので、できて嬉しかったです。

また舞妓さんに色々質問することができてそれもまたよかったです。

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It was fun to meet the maiko!

Posted Date: 2026/03/31

ともちん

You can enjoy delicious Kyoto cuisine while watching a maiko's dance. It was so much fun to play games with the maiko and take pictures together. I want to go again!美味しい京料理を食べながら舞妓さんの踊りが鑑賞出来ます。舞妓さんとゲームをしたり一緒にお写真を撮ったり、とっても楽しかったです。また行きたいです。

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It was a fun time.

Posted Date: 2026/02/01

かず

I had a fairly enjoyable time. Since meals were taken in between activities, I felt it would be better to eat somewhere else to fully enjoy the content of the plan.それなりに楽しい時間をすごせました。合間に食事をする感じなので食事は別の所で食べた方が、プラン内容も楽しめるような気がしました。

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After all, Kyoto has maiko (apprentice geisha).

Posted Date: 2025/12/09

たぬき

I have visited Kyoto many times, but this time my wish came true, and I was able to spend a wonderful time up close with a maiko. Unlike in the past, I honestly felt that the streets of Kyoto have become overly commercialized, which is quite disappointing, but I was able to fully enjoy the essence of Kyoto.度々、訪れてた京都、、でも舞妓さんに会うことも無く今回は願い叶って、間近に舞妓さんと楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。
昔と違って京都の街並みは正直、観光化されて残念な事が多いなぁと思っていたので
京都らしさを堪能出来ました。

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Reply from an(Kyoto)

Thank you for participating this time. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the experience. We look forward to your participation again in the future.この度はご参加いただき、ありがとうございました。
体験を楽しんでいただき、大変嬉しく思います。
またの機会のご参加をお待ちしております。

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Experience plan with a maiko: theater viewing, commemorative photography, traditional games, and meals included.

Posted Date: 2025/11/29

ちょ子

The maiko were friendly and charming, and the experience was exciting. The food was delicious, and I was taught the tea ceremony as well. The 90 minutes flew by in no time. There are many options for foreigners, but I highly recommend that Japanese people also experience this rare Japanese-language tour; it’s a lot of fun!舞妓さんも愛想よく可愛らしく
遊び体験も盛り上がり　食事も美味しく頂き　お手前も教えて頂き
あっと言う間90分でした
外国人向けはたくさんありますが
数少ない日本語のツアーで日本人の人も是非体験されると楽しいですよ

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Reply from an(Kyoto)

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A fun time with Maiko.

Posted Date: 2025/11/08

ゆみゆみ

Since it's quite difficult to meet a maiko even when visiting Kyoto, we decided to participate in an event to meet one ourselves. While enjoying a meal at a traditional Kyoto restaurant, we had the pleasure of watching the maiko's tea ceremony performance, participating in a Q&A session, taking commemorative photos together, enjoying the dance, and experiencing traditional games. We had a wonderful time. I especially enjoyed watching my husband participate in the traditional game "Konpira Funefu… Since it's quite difficult to meet a maiko even when visiting Kyoto, we decided to participate in an event to meet one ourselves. While enjoying a meal at a traditional Kyoto restaurant, we had the pleasure of watching the maiko's tea ceremony performance, participating in a Q&A session, taking commemorative photos together, enjoying the dance, and experiencing traditional games. We had a wonderful time. I especially enjoyed watching my husband participate in the traditional game "Konpira Funefune." The maiko was beautiful as well. なかなか京都に行っても舞子さんに会えないので自分達で会いに行こうと言う事で参加して来ました。
京都老舗料亭の食事を食べながら、舞子さんのお点前鑑賞や質問コーナー、一緒に記念撮影、舞鑑賞そしてお座敷遊びなど楽しいひとときを過ごさせてもらいました。
特にお座敷遊びの「こんぴらふねふね」は夫が参加して見ているこちらも楽しかったです。
舞子さんも綺麗でした。

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Reply from an(Kyoto)

Thank you for participating this time. We are very pleased that you enjoyed the traditional games as well. We look forward to your participation again in the future.この度はご参加いただき、ありがとうございました。
お座敷遊びも楽しく参加していただけたこと、大変嬉しく思います。
またの機会のご参加をお待ちしております。

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It was quite an experience that is hard to come by. 😊

Posted Date: 2025/11/06

レイ

Even as a Japanese person, it's quite rare to have the opportunity to interact closely with maiko and geiko, so this was a valuable experience. After returning to the hotel with my friends, we had a great time at Konpira Funefune.日本人とは言え、舞妓さん芸妓さんと身近に接する事ができることはなかなかないので、今回は貴重な体験でした。
友人とホテルに戻ってから、こんぴらふねふねで盛り上がりました。

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With a Maiko.

Posted Date: 2025/10/16

とん

There were many foreign participants, and the program was geared towards them, which made me feel a bit unsatisfied. However, being able to take photos became the best memory for me.参加者が外国人の方が多く、プログラムが外国人の方向けであり、少し物足りなさを感じた。写真撮影が出来たのが、最高の思い出になりました。

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Reply from an(Kyoto)

Thank you for participating this time. We will continue to consider ways to make the program even more satisfying for everyone. We look forward to your participation again in the future.この度はご参加いただき、ありがとうございました。
皆様にご満足いただけるプログラムになるよう、さらに検討を重ねてまいります。
またの機会のご参加をお待ちしております。

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No question corner.

Posted Date: 2025/10/11

もと

There was no Q&A session with Maiko. Even though I arrived on time, it seems to have been canceled. It feels a bit different!舞子さんとの質問コーナーがなかった　時間通ﾘﾆ来ているのになくなってしまった何か違う感じがする　　　　！

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I'm glad my friend was happy.

Posted Date: 2025/10/02

めげちゃん

I have a wonderful memory of a time when a maiko came to our dining experience and entertained us with her dance and conversation. I wanted my friends to have a similar experience, so I signed up for this tour. It was great that my friends enjoyed the dance and the traditional games we got to experience. It's not something you can do every day, so it was really fun!前に食事の場に舞妓さんが来て、踊りや話をしたりすて楽しかった思い出があり、友達にもそんな経験をして欲しくてこのツアーに申込しました。
踊りもありお座敷遊びも体験出来て友達が喜んでくれたのが良かったです。
なかなか体験出来ない事なのでとっても楽しかったです。

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Reply from an(Kyoto)

Thank you for participating this time. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the experience. We look forward to your participation again in the future.この度はご参加いただき、ありがとうございました。
体験を楽しんでいただき、大変嬉しく思います。
またの機会のご参加をお待ちしております。

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Seeing the maiko up close and taking a two-shot photo is a wonderful memory.

Posted Date: 2025/06/12

ゆーじ

Recently, I found an interesting experience plan at a belt shop that I've been using frequently, so I signed up and participated on short notice.

We started with a tea ceremony demonstration, followed by a Q&A session, and then a two-shot photo opportunity. After that, those on the short course exited, and we moved on to dancing and traditional parlor games. Since there happened to be a small number of participants, we were able to enjoy the parlor games at a leisurely pace.最近、ちょくちょく利用しているベルトらで面白い体験プランを見つけたので急でしたが申し込んで参加しました。

お点前、質疑応答、2ショット撮影と続き、ショートコースの方は退場し、その後、踊り、お座敷遊びになりました。
たまたま参加人数が少なくゆったりとお座敷遊びを堪能しました。

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Reply from an(Kyoto)

Thank you for participating!ご参加いただきありがとうございました！

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A moment spent with a maiko.

Posted Date: 2025/06/12

goro-chan

The two-shot with the maiko was taken carefully as requested by each person. I had expected several maiko to come out and perform dances, but only one was available the whole time. If I could wish for something more, I would have liked to see two or three maiko. However, from a layman's perspective, I was very impressed with their dancing skills. The food was also satisfying, with a presentation and taste that truly reflected Kyoto's culinary excellence.　舞妓さんとのツーショットも、希望通り、各人丁寧に撮影いただきました。私は、舞妓さんが数人出てきて踊りやらを披露するのかと思ってましたが、ずっと一人が対応されてたので、欲を言えば、2，3人の舞妓さんを見たかったです、ただ、踊りは
素人目ではありますが、非常にお上手だなという印象でした。お料理も、さすが京都らしい見た目と味で満足のいくものでした。

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Reply from an(Kyoto)

Thank you for your participation. We will use the feedback we received to help improve in the future.ご参加いただきありがとうございました。いただいた意見をもとに今後の改善に役立ててまいります。

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Extraordinary experience

Posted Date: 2025/05/19

にいはし

While it's common to see maiko and geiko, opportunities to take photos or have conversations with them are not easily come by. This time, I had a very precious experience that became an unforgettable memory of my trip.舞妓さんや芸子さんは見ることはあっても一緒に写真を撮ったり会話する機会は簡単にはありません。今回はとても貴重な体験をし忘れられない旅の思い出となりました。

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Reply from an(Kyoto)

Thank you for participating!ご参加いただきありがとうございました！

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素晴らしい体験

Posted Date: 2025/05/17

Msdoraemon

彼女のダンスを見ることができ、彼女とゲームをし、昨日のようにお茶を準備するのも見ました - 素晴らしい体験でした！We were able to see her dance, I played a game with her, and we also saw her prepare tea like yesterday - great experience!

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Reply from an(Kyoto)

ご参加いただきありがとうございます！またお会いできることを楽しみにしています！Thank you for joining us this time! We are looking forward seeing you again!

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I'm glad I got to meet a real maiko.

Posted Date: 2025/04/24

ミルキー

In Gion, even if you look for opportunities on Hanamikoji, it's quite common not to actually meet a real maiko or geiko. While guiding first-time foreign visitors to Japan, I found a program that offered a chance to see a maiko's dance at a relatively low price, take photos together, and even experience traditional entertainment. I signed up with some skepticism. While you wouldn't be able to see real traditional entertainment for this price, such opportunities, which are held for many tourists,… In Gion, even if you look for opportunities on Hanamikoji, it's quite common not to actually meet a real maiko or geiko. While guiding first-time foreign visitors to Japan, I found a program that offered a chance to see a maiko's dance at a relatively low price, take photos together, and even experience traditional entertainment. I signed up with some skepticism. While you wouldn't be able to see real traditional entertainment for this price, such opportunities, which are held for many tourists, might be quite rare and valuable. 祇園、花見小路で機会を伺っても、実際の舞妓ちゃん、芸妓さんにはなかなか会えないのが普通です。
外国人の初来日者を案内していて、かなり安価で舞妓さんの踊りが見られて、一緒に写真も撮れる、お座敷遊びも見せてもらえる、というプログラムを見つけ、やや半信半疑で申し込みました。
本当のお座敷遊びなら、こんな金額では全く見ることが出来ないけれど、多くの観光者を招いて行われる、こんな機会は、なかなか貴重かもしれません。

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Reply from an(Kyoto)

Thank you for participating!ご参加いただきありがとうございました！

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Maiko are cute.

Posted Date: 2025/04/13

t-m-n

The time I hoped for was not available, so I was changed to a session that was confirmed to take place. I was grateful for the email communication and the assistance provided.

I was surprised by the small number of attendees at the event, but I was thrilled to see the maiko's tea ceremony and dance from the front row, which I had hoped for. I refrained from stepping forward due to my nervousness, but since there were few people, I believe everyone was able to fully enjoy the experience. The expr… The time I hoped for was not available, so I was changed to a session that was confirmed to take place. I was grateful for the email communication and the assistance provided.

I was surprised by the small number of attendees at the event, but I was thrilled to see the maiko's tea ceremony and dance from the front row, which I had hoped for. I refrained from stepping forward due to my nervousness, but since there were few people, I believe everyone was able to fully enjoy the experience. The expression on the maiko's face when she lost in the Konpira Ship game was very cute.

I was happy to be able to take photos together, but it would have been even better if there had been time for more photos of the maiko. I wanted to capture her from behind as well. If I have the opportunity, I would like to participate in a different course. 希望していた時間が開催されず、催行が決定している回に変更して頂きました。わざわざメールでご連絡頂き対応して下さり有り難かったです。
会自体は人が少なくてびっくりでしたが、希望していた最前列で舞妓さんのお点前や踊りを見られて感激です。
私は前に出るのは緊張するので遠慮しましたが、人数が少なかったので、皆さま体験を堪能されたと思います。金毘羅船々のゲームで舞妓さんが負けた時の表情がとても可愛らしかったです。
一緒に写真を撮れるのも嬉しいですが、舞妓さんの撮影時間が有ると尚良かったかも。後姿とか撮りたかった… 希望していた時間が開催されず、催行が決定している回に変更して頂きました。わざわざメールでご連絡頂き対応して下さり有り難かったです。
会自体は人が少なくてびっくりでしたが、希望していた最前列で舞妓さんのお点前や踊りを見られて感激です。
私は前に出るのは緊張するので遠慮しましたが、人数が少なかったので、皆さま体験を堪能されたと思います。金毘羅船々のゲームで舞妓さんが負けた時の表情がとても可愛らしかったです。
一緒に写真を撮れるのも嬉しいですが、舞妓さんの撮影時間が有ると尚良かったかも。後姿とか撮りたかったです。
機会が有れば違うコースにも参加してみたいです。

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Reply from an(Kyoto)

Thank you for participating!ご参加いただきありがとうございました！

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