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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Name: Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus
Brand: VELTRA
Price: 60.88 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.22 (46 reviews)

4.22· 46 reviews

Highlights

A good introduction to the Kyoto maiko culture at a reasonable price
Solo travelers are welcomed; last-minute booking is available.
Easy to create your own itinerary combining with the daytime tours and activities
Capture Memories of Your Kyoto Trip: Commemorative Photos with a Maiko
Enjoy the illuminated Japanese garden and the night view at Higashiyama.

What to expect

Watch a maiko perform of traditional dance as you enjoy a sumptuous kaiseki style kyoto dinner. Snap a photo with the maiko after the show. Cap the tour with a lovely view of the city from Mt. Higashiyama.

*Please note that other than the audio guide in the bus, this tour is operated only in Japanese.
*This is not a private dinner, and the maiko will perform to recorded music in front of a large audience.
Spice up a trip to Kyoto with a basic introduction to a maiko dance show. While the graceful apprentice geisha dances, you can enjoy a traditional Kyoto kaiseki style meal at the beautiful Shozan Japanese Gardens.
After the performance, take a picture with the maiko. Wrap your night up with a visit to Mount Higashiyama, where you can see the bright lights of the modern day sparkle through the ancient capital beneath you.

What's included

Dinner
Korean audio guide
Bus fare
English audio guide
Chinese audio guide
Japanese-speaking guide
Maiko Dinner Show
Garden entrance fee

About this experience

Available dates: Until Sep 19 / Sep 20 – Sep 22 / Sep 23 – Sep 30
Starting at: 17:30, 17:40

Schedule

Check-in at JR Kyoto Station Karasumaguchi KYOTO Sightseeing"OKOSHI"Bus Terminal
Depart from the "OKOSHI" Bus (Kyoto Sightseeing Bus) Boarding Area
Please be sure to exchange your voucher (reservation confirmation) for a bus ticket at the KYOTO Sightseeing"OKOSHI"Bus Ticket window 10 minutes before the bus departure. It is necessary to have the bus ticket for boarding. Please make sure to arrive on time as the bus will depart as scheduled.
Shozan Resort
Shozan Resort is a vast Japanese garden famous for its seasonal scenery. Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere as you walk around.
Kaiseki Style Kyoto Cuisine Dinner
Kaiseki style kyoto cuisine for dinner. Appreciate the exquisite appearance of the food as well as the fine flavors.
Please note drinks are not included in the tour fare.
Maiko Dance Show
Watch as an elegant maiko performs a dance that features all the skills and refinement of an apprentice geisha. Make sure to take pictures with the maiko after the show!

Please note the performance itself will be held in Japanese only.
Night View from Mount Higashiyama or Evening Drive
Gaze at the spectacular view of Kyoto from the top of Mount Higashiyama.

Depending on the weather, the night drive may be rerouted to a drive around the city.
Drop-off location near the Kyoto Station
・Keihan Railway Kiyomizu Gojo Station
・Kyoto Tokyu Hotel
・Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto
・Kyoto Station Karasuma Exit (Estimated arrival time: around 20:45)
・Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande
・Subway Kujo Station
・Subway Jujo Station
Tour ends
　
※For hotels near Kyoto Station Nidec Kyoto Tower side, it’s convenient to use the Karasuma Exit.
Tour ends

Location and Directions

Check-in / Check-out
JR Kyoto Station Karasumaguchi
If you exit from the Central Exit of JR Kyoto Station, it will be on your left hand side (or on your right hand side if you exit from the Shinkansen Central Exit). The bus stop is located in front of the Isetan Department Store. If you are coming by subway, please use Exit 6 at Kyoto Station.

Before boarding, please exchange your voucher (reservation confirmation) for a seat assignment ticket at the ticket counter. You will not be able to board with just the voucher.
Please refer to the file below for directions to the boarding point for the Okoshi Bus (in English).
Please refer to the file below for directions to the boarding point for the Okoshi Bus (in Korean).
Please refer to the file below for directions to the boarding point for the Okoshi Bus (in Simplified Chinese).
Please refer to the file below for directions to the boarding point for the Okoshi Bus (in Traditional Chinese).

Operated by

KEIHAN BUS / Kyoto Sightseeing Bus (Code:103492)

Cancellation policy

Within 1 hours of start (local time): 100%

Reviews

4.22

46 reviews

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Wonderful experience

Posted Date: 2025/07/05

Tomi

Food was good and Maiko dance was good. Overall we had a good time.

Amazing experience!

Posted Date: 2025/04/05

Tom

This tour definitely exceeds my expectation. It is a great combination of a bus tour of Kyoto, a traditional Japanese dinner and a Maiko dance show. I will be more than happy to recommend this to my friends.

Absolutely Amazing Night Out Experience!

Posted Date: 2024/06/16

Kyoto Dream

A really memorable and amazing experience with this Maiko Dance and dinner tour. We were escorted to a beautiful and spacious dining hall at Shozan Resort Kyoto. It is an incredibly lovely resort with a beautiful Japanese garden. A traditional and a delicious Japanese dinner was served. (Menu: Saki dzuke “appetizer”, Ha sun “ha-sun assortment”, Otsukuri “sliced raw fish”, Ipoin “a dish”, Konami “small saucepan”, Agemono “fried food”, Gohan “rice”, Kounomono “pickle” , Mizumono “dessert”, While … A really memorable and amazing experience with this Maiko Dance and dinner tour. We were escorted to a beautiful and spacious dining hall at Shozan Resort Kyoto. It is an incredibly lovely resort with a beautiful Japanese garden. A traditional and a delicious Japanese dinner was served. (Menu: Saki dzuke “appetizer”, Ha sun “ha-sun assortment”, Otsukuri “sliced raw fish”, Ipoin “a dish”, Konami “small saucepan”, Agemono “fried food”, Gohan “rice”, Kounomono “pickle” , Mizumono “dessert”, While we were enjoying our dinner, a stunningly beautiful Maiko (her name is Kimisora, the meaning of her name is dream) came out onto the stage and performed a brief dance. Kimosora san talked about some geisha history and her own stories of how and why she becomes a Maiko. Kimosora san was fascinated about geisha and their stories when she was a kid and determined to become a geisha one day. She is a friendly and sweet and elegant lady. Her English is excellent. She also showed us her extraordinary beautiful kimono and her special makeup and hairdo. Surprisingly we were given an extra long Q and A time (at least 30 mins or so) with her and we could ask any questions. She answered every question attentively and precisely. At the end we could all take several photos with her. (A reminder to myself : never touch the geisha hands or their clothes and this is an absolute respect to a geisha). During the whole meeting I could also take many photos freely. Kimisora san gave us her name card at the end of the dinner. It was a really really wonderful and memorable evening. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who would like to meet a maiko in an extremely relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere. If I ever visit Tokyo in the future I would join this tour again. A great and joyful life experience. My best wishes to Kimisora san and thank you Veltra for making my dream come true.

Maiko dance diner

Posted Date: 2020/03/09

Charlotte

Unforgettable memories with the Maiko. She was smily and very sweat.
I recommand the Jared moment with her!
The diner is good
Thank you

An amazing experience and a GREAT price!

Posted Date: 2020/01/19

Sincerely_Serres

This was a wonderful experience that allowed my partner and I to see and do three of the things we had on our Kyoto bucket list: Enjoy a tradition Japanese meal, watch a beautiful Maiko perform, and so see the stellar night views of Kyoto! Make sure you bring your camera, as you will want to capture all the beauty of the night! I brought my polaroid and it was a big hit among other guest and the Maiko-san herself! Highly recommend taking this tour!

Amazing Tour

Posted Date: 2020/01/01

Riaan and Jewel

This was a truly magical experience and we would highly recommend thia for anybody visiting Kyoto. The resort was beautiful, the drive was smooth and informative and the Maiko show was out of this world. This is a must to experience the wonderful art of the Maiko.

A dream come true!

Posted Date: 2019/11/05

Simon

Seeing a maiko dance live was always one of my lifehood dreams. This dream came true that night with a magnificent performance! Accompanied by a traditional Japanese dinner of high quality, it was a pleasure having been able to attend this evening. The garden walk and the mountain view were stunning as well!

Too expensive for such a performance

Posted Date: 2019/11/04

Azadeh Iranian

The geisha was so amateur, she was shaking while dancing. Nobody explained the way we should eat the traditional food.
On the way back, the tour leader was just speaking Japanese and didn’t care about foreigners attendants. She was speaking Japanese all the way back, and sometimes they were laughing or clapping and we as foreigners just waiting for some explanations but nothing.
In my idea it was a dishonor to non-Japanese guest. The tour provider company should provide the same Facilities for a… The geisha was so amateur, she was shaking while dancing. Nobody explained the way we should eat the traditional food.
On the way back, the tour leader was just speaking Japanese and didn’t care about foreigners attendants. She was speaking Japanese all the way back, and sometimes they were laughing or clapping and we as foreigners just waiting for some explanations but nothing.
In my idea it was a dishonor to non-Japanese guest. The tour provider company should provide the same Facilities for all guests. In General it was an expensive activity with poor facilities!

Pleasent affordable geisha experience

Posted Date: 2019/08/11

Leslie Arcin

Very convient pick up/drop off spot! Affordable Maiko experience, we chose this experience over parlor games/tea time because we wouldn’t know what to ask a geisha or if language barrier would be a problem. My sister and I enjoyed the performance very much. When we did it it was a small group and the tour leader was the best. One thing to take note is the experience is probably enhanced if you do speak Japanese or have someone that does so you can compliment the performance or ask the Maiko ques… Very convient pick up/drop off spot! Affordable Maiko experience, we chose this experience over parlor games/tea time because we wouldn’t know what to ask a geisha or if language barrier would be a problem. My sister and I enjoyed the performance very much. When we did it it was a small group and the tour leader was the best. One thing to take note is the experience is probably enhanced if you do speak Japanese or have someone that does so you can compliment the performance or ask the Maiko questions, but we knew this going in. Also the bus tour around town showing shrines and temples isn’t necessarily scenic, but rather a quick pass by of all the places (very easy to miss some spots if you don’t turn around quick enough) , but the view at the top of Osaka is worthwhile