Summertime Riverside Dinner in Kyoto with Maiko at Momijiya (2025/7/1～2025/9/21)

Definitely a highlight of our trip

Reviewed by: Susan

We were so glad that we decided to purchase this dinner. The restaurant have an amazing view of the river and eating at the kawandoko (terrace on top of the river) is an experience not to be missed. We got the shabu shabu meal and it was perfect since when we went, it was raining and cold, so it was the perfect warming up meal for us.
The maiko came at around 7 and talk to each of the table, take photos and answer a few simple questions. She can't speak well in English, but she can understand if you speak basic English and very slowly. Then she performed 2 dances, they both very elegant and beautiful.
At around 8 pm, the restaurant switch off the lights, so that we can watch fireflies around the riverside. Apparently this is only happens in June. It was truely an amazing and unforgettable experience for both of us.
The pick up and return transfer is pretty efficient too, very happy overall. Definitely would recommend!

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京都高雄 もみぢ家　川床ディナープラン 納涼川床料理＋舞妓さんの京舞鑑賞日あり（2025/7/1～2025/9/21）＜川床席確約／送迎あり／高雄＞

A slightly upscale adult trip. ちょっとセレブな大人旅

Reviewed by: ゆうこりん

This tour is especially recommended for adult women! It's guaranteed to boost your femininity. The fresh greenery of Kibune is a place where nobles once sought coolness, crossing mountains to reach this coveted summer retreat. Below the suspension bridge flows a clear stream, accompanied by the sounds of waterfalls and rivers, as well as the calls of the stream frogs. Enjoy delicious mountain and ocean delicacies. Additionally, you'll have the chance to interact with maiko and watch their dances. The experience concludes with firefly viewing, making it a truly precious experience that you can't normally enjoy. The staff were very pleasant, and I felt great throughout. I had a wonderful time. Thank you very much!

特に、大人の女性におススメ！女子力アップ間違いなしのツアーです。新緑の貴船。そこは、かつて貴族が涼を求め、山を越えて行った憧れの避暑地。吊り橋の下は清流。滝と川のせせらぎ、カジカの鳴き声。美味しい山の幸、海の幸。そして、舞妓さんとの触れ合いと踊りの鑑賞。最後の締めは、蛍鑑賞など、全てのものが普段では味わえないとても貴重な体験。お店の皆様もとても感じが良く、気持ち良かったです。とても楽しめました。本当にありがとうございました。

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Summertime Riverside Dinner in Kyoto with Maiko at Momijiya (2025/7/1～2025/9/21)

Breathtaking experience!

Reviewed by: C. Yao

This trip was very pleasant experience. I was there with my mom and we both enjoyed very much. Food was great. Two people share a hot pot, with one big plate of Japanese beef and one plate of vegetable! The highlight was to watch Maikos dance in a very close distance! I can see her holding her pose and dancing slow but gracefully. It is breathtaking! I would say this is the best trip you can do to get the completely Kyoto experience! Love it!!

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

Wish there was more of a Geisha show.

Reviewed by: Monique

The food was based off of local Kyoto tradition and was a wide selection of food. There was a Geisha dance but it was only one Geisha and was a short performance which was disappointing. The place was nice and garden was pretty though.

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舞妓さんと一緒に体験プラン 舞鑑賞・記念撮影・お座敷遊び・食事付きなど選べる6プラン by 日本文化体験 庵an

This is a wonderful tour in Kyoto where people of all ages can casually enjoy the performance of a "maiko" at an affordable price! 老若男女、安価で気軽に「舞妓さん」の舞を鑑賞できる、京都らしい素敵ツアーです！

Reviewed by: みやくん

First and foremost, the response from the tour organizer was crucial. It was wonderful! After receiving notice that my desired reservation was not possible, they suggested an alternative experience at a different time. However, that suggested experience was just before the Shinkansen departure. With that in mind, they consulted with me on how to ensure that tourists could enjoy themselves as much as possible and provided the best plan within the constraints. Their response was excellent.

As for the experience, I had to leave partway through, but until then, I thoroughly enjoyed the "Maiko's dance and tea ceremony." It’s a casual and affordable plan that allows you to soak in the Kyoto atmosphere, even if just a little. It became a wonderful memory! I highly recommend it!

If possible, please experience it from the "special seat" (additional fee of ¥200 per person, limited availability). You can see the Maiko's dance from the front row!!

Thank you to everyone involved in the plan, the Maiko, for providing such a wonderful time!

まず情報提供として大切なのが、ツアー主催者の対応でした。素晴らしい！希望の予約が無理であるという連絡を受け、別の時間帯体験をご提案していただきました。しかしそのご提案の体験は新幹線発車ギリギリ。そのような中で出来るだけ観光客に楽しんでもらうには・・・という事を前提として色々とご相談、決められた中での最良プラン提案をしていただきました。素晴らしいご対応でした。
体験ですが、途中中座せざるを得ませんでしたが、それまで「舞妓さんの舞、お点前」はしっかりと堪能でき、京都へ来て京都らしい雰囲気をわずかでも堪能できる気軽＆安価なプランです。よい思い出となりました！めちゃくちゃお勧めです
出来れば「特別席（追加料金￥200/人　※席数に限りあり）」で体験してください。最前列で舞妓さんの舞を見ることができます！！
プラン関係者の方々、舞妓さん、素敵時間を満喫させていただきありがとうございました！

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The food was awesome!

Reviewed by: Dax

Really enjoyed the show, the Maiko was so pretty.

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Everything is fine except for how to order the seats. 席のオーダーの仕方以外はOK

Reviewed by: Junkob

The content met my expectations, which was great. I requested to sit in a special seat for an additional ¥200, but the person in charge was not aware of it, and on the day of the event, my family of four ended up sitting in separate seats. There was only one special seat left, so I purchased it. I wish we could have sat together. It's disappointing.

内容的には期待通りで良かったです。 ¥200を追加すると特別席に座ることができるとのことでVertraにお願いしましたが担当の方が把握しておらず、当日は家族4にんがバラバラの席に座ることに。特別席は一席だけ残っていたので購入しました。出来れば一緒に座りたかったです。残念。

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

Incredible Experience!

Reviewed by: Amanda

This tour is an incredible experience! From the beginning you are taken on a bus tour of Kyoto with audio and video in your language about the shrines, temples, and history of Kyoto. You are taken to the beautiful Shozan resort in the mountains where you are are introduced to a traditional Kyoto style feast and watch a beautiful maiko dance in front of your eyes in perfect poise. The package also includes photo with the maiko and a stroll within the shozan garden. This beautiful garden is definitely worth checking out with incredible nature and photo opportunities. You are then taken up the mountain for a breathtaking view of the city of Kyoto at night. Very relaxing and a great way to experience an authentic maiko performance.

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Wonderful! 素晴らしい！

Reviewed by: hitoritabi

Opportunities like this are not something you can easily experience in Kyoto.

I was able to talk with a maiko, enjoy a tea ceremony, and watch the maiko's performance. I had a very fulfilling time!

I would like to take this tour again to meet the maiko!

このような機会は、おいそれと京都に行って体験できるものではなく。

舞妓さんとお話しもでき、またお点前、舞妓さんの演舞など。
とても充実した時間を過ごすことができました！

また舞妓さんとお会いできる、このツアーを利用したいと思いました！

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must see!! great show

Reviewed by: amy

Beautiful, fantastic and great show!!
I will go to Gion next spring to watch spring MAIKO and GEISHA Dance show in kyoto Japan.

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It was fun. 楽しかったです

Reviewed by: mimikey

It was the best time ever! (*ﾟ▽ﾟ)ﾉ
Thank you for the wonderful performance and fun conversation.
Thanks to you, I was able to take my favorite photos! (^^)
I plan to enlarge and display them. (*ﾟ▽ﾟ)ﾉ

最高のひとときでしだ(*ﾟ▽ﾟ)ﾉ
素敵な舞と楽しいトーク
写真撮影ありがとうございましたm(__)m
おかげさまでお気に入りの写真撮れました(^^)
引き伸ばして飾ろうと思います(*ﾟ▽ﾟ)ﾉ

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Maiko are wonderful. 舞妓さんは素敵

Reviewed by: かな♪

If the seats surround the maiko, everyone can see easily from the front row, but here it was cramped with five people in each of the three rows. Additionally, the front row required an extra 200 yen.
Also, keep in mind that you will be making your own tea based on the maiko's example, and the interaction with the maiko is limited to just two people, so it might feel a bit pricey.

席が舞妓さんを取り囲むようなら皆が最前列で見やすいが、ここは1列５人で３列というぎゅうぎゅう詰だった。さらに最前列は追加２００円。
また、お手前は舞妓さんをお手本に自分で点てる、舞妓さんとの遊びは２人だけ、ということを理解して臨みましょう。そう思うとちょっと高いかなぁ。

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The maiko were wonderful. 舞妓さん素敵でした

Reviewed by: まみー

I was thrilled to see the maiko up close. I've been to Kyoto many times, but this was my first experience. I was taught the tea ceremony by a lovely maiko, and it was also my first time experiencing matcha. We enjoyed two dances, and at the end, we took a photo together. It was a truly Kyoto-like experience, and I was very satisfied. The price was also reasonable. I highly recommend trying it at least once!

舞妓さんをすぐ近くに見る事ができて感激しました。何度も京都には行っていますが、今回初めて体験しました。可愛いらしい舞妓さんにお点前を教えて頂いて抹茶体験も初めてでした。二曲踊ってもらって最後は一緒に写真も撮って頂きました。京都らしい体験が出来て大満足です。料金もリーズナブルです。ぜひ一度体験してみて下さい

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The maiko was cute! 舞妓さん可愛かったです！

Reviewed by: さいとう

On this day, there were about 12 to 15 participants, mainly consisting of international guests and fans of maiko. The maiko was a charming lady named Chikasaya from Miyagawacho, who answered questions politely while making eye contact with each participant.

During the matcha preparation experience, Chikasaya first whisked the matcha, and then a staff member explained it to the participants. There was no stiff atmosphere typical of tea ceremonies; everyone was cheerfully whisking matcha, saying things like "the foam isn't forming!"

There was also a tea house play experience, where two volunteers participated in a game called Konpira Funefune with Chikasaya. The maiko was great at creating a lively atmosphere, making it enjoyable no matter what (laughs).

It was a one-hour experience, and thanks to the engaging Chikasaya, it turned out to be a very fun time. I would definitely like to participate again if I have the chance to visit Kyoto!

この日の参加者は12～15人ほどで、海外の方や舞妓ファンの方が中心でした。
舞妓さんは宮川町から千賀明(ちかさや)さんという可愛らしい方で、お話をされるときは参加者ひとりひとりと目を合わせながら丁寧にお答えされてました。

お手前体験では、まず千賀明さんが抹茶をたて、それを係りの人が参加者に説明するかんじ。茶道特有の堅苦しい雰囲気は一切なく、みなさん泡がたたない～と言いながらワイワイ抹茶をたててました。

お茶屋あそびの体験もあり、これは希望者(２名ほど)が前で千賀明さんと金比羅ふねふねというお茶屋遊びをされました。舞妓さんが盛り上げ上手なので、どうやっても楽しくなりました(笑)

１時間の体験でしたが、盛り上げ上手な千賀明さんのおかげでとても楽しい時間になりました。ぜひまた京都へ行くことがあれば参加したいです！

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Recommended for first-timers. 初めての方にお勧め

Reviewed by: mimi

It was a simple experience, but the maiko was very cute and a wonderful person. Thank you for the enjoyable time!

シンプルな体験でした、でも舞妓さんはとてもかわいくて，素敵な方でした。
楽しいお時間ありがとうございました！

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Great

Reviewed by: Eyhidiaze

We reserved with veltra for the Geisha dance show "Gion Odori". The booking was very simple, and the price was the same as if we booked directly. We were surprise because we really had a great place, from where we had a perfect view on the Geishas.

The show was amazing, we couldn't have come in Japan and not see a Geisha dance show. It was even better than we expected and if we come back, we won't hesitate to book one more time with veltra.

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Impressive performance

Reviewed by: Laima

You bought tickets for Gion Odori in November. The exchange of the voucher was very easy and hassle free. The seats allocated were not the best however, in the balcony. I guess i is done randomly, so we had no good luck :)But for a decent price we do not complain. Performance was very good, 6 Geiko and Maiko dances with grand finale when there were around 15 dancers on the stage. Highly recommended!

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Very Special Experience

Reviewed by: Jon from Canada

My girlfriend and I very much enjoyed this Geisha dance and it was one of our highlights in Kyoto. The process of buying the tickets through Veltra was easy as we only had to print off our ticket receipt and show this at the door. By booking our tickets a few days in advance we ended up with great seats near the front of the theatre.

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An amazing and memorable show

Reviewed by: Chris K.

An amazing and memorable show. Extremely well worth the time and money if you're in Kyoto at the time, or even altering your trip time to include it if it's not too much of a hassle. If you've seen any of the other seasonal dances it's still worth seeing because of the differences in theatricality, dance and performance style. Excellent.

As for the Tea Ceremony plan, go in with tempered expectations. Chances are you won't be able to see the maiko making/serving the tea and, even if you can, it's even less likely you'll be the one being served. But that's fine as you still get a very nice snack, tea, commemorative plate and kerchief for a very low price. Consider actually seeing the maiko as a bonus and not the main course.

Also, picking up the Program option is well worth it. You can get it at the show as well but it's the same price as just buying online and when you buy online you'll get it right at the door with no extra fuss or muss.

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Need to allow photos

Reviewed by: Ron

For some reason they do not allow photos. This is 2017, every smart phone has a camera and especially coming from a foreign country you want to capture the experience. Next time just watch online the dozens of postings.

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wonderful show, strange seats

Reviewed by: suzanne sasse

We arrived and were given some tickets in exchange for our online voucher. Then we were taken to some folding chairs in a passageway. I dont understand why we didnt get a normal seat in the theatre.

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Simply Magical

Reviewed by: Tatjana

If you gave the chance to see this performance, don't miss it!

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Easy check-in; great experience

Reviewed by: Catherine

The Gion Odori was an emotional, moving performance. You could never have the same authentic experience anywhere but Japan. There were maiko and prominent Kyoto residents in the audience, too, so you know it’s for real! The Veltra booking service made it super easy to get a ticket as a foreigner. I picked up my ticket at the theater about 30 minutes before the performance.

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Gion Odori Fall performance

Reviewed by: Ramon

The show was very nice with magnificent colors. The location of our seats (view of the scene) was very good but the quality of the seat was poor, we were on add-on type hard seats instead of the normal softer seats. The show lasts one hour and tends to be boring with the same music and voice all along. In any case, a must-see show to get acquainted with Japanese culture.

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NO Services

Reviewed by: Billy Q-Groupleader

It was 34 people in our group. The waiter and waitress were so busy catering to two groups of Japanese customers (about 20 people), they did not offer for us to order any drink. Our group was trying to get their attention to order some beverages but they did not walk over to us. The show itself is ok but I would not recommend this event.

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100% worth it, definitely one of those rare Japanese experiences you gotta do in Kyoto!

Reviewed by: Princeton

If you're fortunate enough to be in Kyoto for this, I recommend you absolutely do it!

A few things to note:
-Booking online through Veltra guarantees you a seat; we were originally going to wait for tickets at the theatre itself, but they had long lines on the day of and it was SUPER cramped.
-We arrived an hour early to check in; just showed a print out of the Veltra voucher and got some souvenir stickers, and the lady at check-in said "Your seats are not very nice, so please accept this as an apology" -she gave us a free souvenir cloth - the same ones the Geiko & Maiko throw at the crowd during the show!
-We opted for the Tea Ceremony - After getting into a bit of a tight line on the upper level for 20 minutes, we got a piece of mochi and a bowl of green tea - just enough for a few sips, nothing too crazy/big. The room it is held in is quite small; it felt like a classroom with desks very close to each other. You are squeezed into a spot as soon as the previous people have vacated their seats; No photos but there is a Maiko and a Geiko at the front of the room looking quite solemn/stern so you might be lucky to be seated directly in front of them while you're enjoying your snack but you're equally likely to be put in the far corner. Again, a tight squeeze.
-The seats were really not that bad, we were on the highest level and it seems like other Veltra buyers were too (other Westerners). The view for us was great but it seems you don't have a choice in selection.
-It's not in the same spot as Gion Corner; the theatre for this is actually across the street from the Yasaka Shrine.
-Everything's in Japanese, heads up - even the program you receive. Again, we're a couple of fairly smaller people under 5'8" and it was a bit cramped - so take note if you're on the larger side. We noticed a heftier American couple with mobility issues having a slightly tougher time... but they also talked through the entire show. Avoid coming with bags!

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AMAZING!

Reviewed by: Alexandra

One of the most beautiful dances I have ever seen and one of the highlights of my trip in Japan.

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Awesome

Reviewed by: Erik

Nothing short of spectacular! These public dances emit a magical atomsphere that is sure to spell-bound everyone. There is nothing else like it in the world !

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Interesting show with beatiful outfits and dance

Reviewed by: Ingrid

Good show with a quick cup of tea at first in a separate room. Easy to change the voucher into ticket (one hour before the show). Very pleased.

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Very nice performance

Reviewed by: Raquel

Very nice and impressive performance. The tee ceremony not really worth it, but the performance was excellent

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