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All Reviews for Geisha & Maiko Shows in Japan

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[SOLD OUT]Reserved Tickets for 65th Gion Odori Maiko and Geisha Dance in Kyoto

Seat

Reviewed by: Leika Ejiri

The show was perfect, but my seat had a partial view of it! I was disappointed because I paid the same amount as other people but couldn't enjoy 100% of the show.

  • View from my seat

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Packages: Tea Ceremony and Performance Plan (First Come First Serve: Picture Postcard)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2016/11/11
Activity Date: 2016/11/09

[SOLD OUT]Reserved Tickets for 65th Gion Odori Maiko and Geisha Dance in Kyoto

The essence of Gion

Reviewed by: Victoria

This is the meaning of it all, this is what the Geiko & Maiko are trained for. And this might be one of the very few opportunities that a tourist can see a Geiko perform. Not to be missed if you are in Kyoto during this period.

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Packages: Tea Ceremony Plan
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2016/11/11
Activity Date: 2016/11/09

[SOLD OUT]Reserved Tickets for 65th Gion Odori Maiko and Geisha Dance in Kyoto

Definitely worth doing! :)

Reviewed by: Sarah

It was a really good experience, definitely worth doing. We had really good seats right at the front, and thoroughly enjoyed each performance. One of the highlights whilst staying in Kyoto.

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Packages: Tea Ceremony Plan
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/11/10
Activity Date: 2016/11/01

[SOLD OUT]Reserved Tickets for 65th Gion Odori Maiko and Geisha Dance in Kyoto

Great tradition

Reviewed by: Nobody

Beautiful show of gheishas dancing singing and displaying beautiful kimonos and other costumes

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Packages: Tea Ceremony and Performance Plan (First Come First Serve: Picture Postcard)
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2016/11/08
Activity Date: 2016/11/06

[SOLD OUT]Reserved Tickets for 65th Gion Odori Maiko and Geisha Dance in Kyoto

Great performance

Reviewed by: Bob

We went to the tea ceremony and geisha performance in Kyoto and thought both weee wonderful. The geisha doing the tea was stunningly graceful- beautiful to watch. Re the performance, the Kabuki in Tokyo had finished the October sessions and the place in Kyoto was still not open after renovations but this performance was fabulous alternative. Beautiful costumes, live musicians, well designed sets etc made for a dramatic performance- not just beautiful girls moving around to recorded music.

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Packages: Tea Ceremony Plan
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/11/08
Activity Date: 2016/11/06

[SOLD OUT]Reserved Tickets for 65th Gion Odori Maiko and Geisha Dance in Kyoto

Wonderful experience in Kyoto!

Reviewed by: Carlos Eduardo

Everything was perfect. The tickets were reserved by the time we checked in and the place of the seats were very good (third row quite near to the stage).

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Packages: Tea Ceremony Plan
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/11/07
Activity Date: 2016/11/01

[SOLD OUT]Reserved Tickets for 65th Gion Odori Maiko and Geisha Dance in Kyoto

Beautiful performance

Reviewed by: Alina

It was very beautiful and interesting show. As foriegner I didn't understand anything from songs, but I want to mention orchestra, very beautiful melodies. I enjoyed the show. Thank you!

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Packages: Performance Only
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/11/07
Activity Date: 2016/11/02

[SOLD OUT]Reserved Tickets for 65th Gion Odori Maiko and Geisha Dance in Kyoto

Great show, great seats!

Reviewed by: Stefan

As my heading states the show was great and the seats were perfect, we were sitting on the wing with a perfect eye level view of the stage.

  • View from the seat!

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Packages: Tea Ceremony Plan
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/11/04
Activity Date: 2016/11/02

[SOLD OUT]Reserved Tickets for 65th Gion Odori Maiko and Geisha Dance in Kyoto

authentic performance

Reviewed by: A.Liang

We were very happy with the show and even more pleased we had the opportunity to be a part of the annual dance performance. The final act was beautifully done with Maikos and Geishas. The tea ceremony was quite rushed and did not resemble a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Overall a real authentic cultural experience, without any pictures as they were not allowed.

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Packages: Tea Ceremony Plan
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/11/03
Activity Date: 2016/11/01

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

Enjoyed Maiko Performance!

Reviewed by: Ken and Karen

It was such a treat to see actual Maiko performance along with a nice kaiseki dinner. The evening tour of Kyoto was an added bonus. The Shozan Garden was beautiful!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/10/23
Activity Date: 2016/10/16

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

Beautiful place

Reviewed by: Erik Payne

The Shouzen Garden is so beautiful, especially at night. The maiko dance and kaiseki dinner were extraordinary. One word to sum it up- -unforgettable! Do go!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2016/10/17
Activity Date: 2016/10/14

Kyoto Private Kaiseki Dinner at Traditional Restaurant with Maiko Dance Show

Private Maiko Dance

Reviewed by: Clara

Seeing performance by Geisha is a must do in Japan. In the past you need to know someone from the tea house to arrange such activity and a private dinner. It's very nice that we can book private performance and dinner with a Maiko (geisha trainee) via the internet nowadays with English translator. Highly recommended activity.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you very much for booking the dinner with us, we are glad to hear you enjoyed the experience!
We shall continue to strive to provide the best service possible for our guests.

Best Regards, Kyohanamachi Kawamura

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Packages: Dinner Plan
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/10/15
Activity Date: 2016/10/12

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

Nice show

Reviewed by: Lumi

Well orhanised. Noce show, good food.great location
Thank you!

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Packages: Seiryo no Sato[Moon Course]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/07/28
Activity Date: 2016/07/20

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

Geisha Dinner

Reviewed by: OPadus

Easy to find met up location. Ride on bus nice. Dinner was cold! No real announcement of when the Maiko came in. Great pic of the Maiko dancing and a very nice pic of the Maiko. Nice view of the city. Over all not a bad tour.

  • Maiko and Me

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/07/25
Activity Date: 2016/07/17

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

Beautiful night

Reviewed by: Maria Carmen

Everything was very well organised and hostess in the bus very kind..
The Maiko dance was very nice .. We took nice pictures..
The Garden was small but nice..
This is first time I bought my activities with Veltra and I'm very confident with them.. It is a very serious company.. I will go on buying their excursions whenever I'll travel.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2016/07/05
Activity Date: 2016/07/03

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

Highly Recommend

Reviewed by: Karen Q

we had a great time at the dinner. Recommend to come in June as you will see fireflies if the weather is good. Food is great and the service is amazing. Very worthwhile!

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Packages: Beef Shabu Shabu Hot Pot Course
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/06/13
Activity Date: 2016/06/10

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>

The long-awaited riverbed cuisine. 憧れだった川床料理

Reviewed by: ETT

I was able to realize something I had always wanted to do: enjoy riverbed dining in Kyoto. I was so excited to participate, especially with the presence of maiko. It takes about 30 minutes by car from downtown Kyoto. It's a bit far, but my anticipation was building.

When I took my seat, the dishes were already prepared. They were cute and incredibly delicious, and I found myself eating them eagerly. While enjoying the meal, the maiko appeared and performed a couple of dances! It was moving! You can also take photos with the maiko.

During my visit, it was the season for fireflies, so they turned off all the lights for a moment, plunging us into darkness. I was able to see a few fireflies in the distance! Since it was a summer night, there were a few bugs, but that's to be expected. Let's enjoy that as part of nature! Overall, I was truly satisfied! I definitely want to go again.

京都で川床料理、いつかずっとやってみたかったことが実現できました。
しかも舞妓さんもいるなんて。。と期待に旨を膨らませて参加しました。
京都市内から車で30分くらいかかります。ちょっと遠いですが、期待に胸が膨らみます。
座席に着くと既にお料理が用意されていました。かわいくてとても美味しい料理で、夢中で食べてしまいました。お料理を楽しんでいると舞妓さんの登場です。2曲程踊ってくれました!!感動です!舞妓さんと写真撮影もできますよ♪その後は私の行った時はホタルがいる時期だったので一瞬証明を全て落として真っ暗にしてくれます。数匹ですが、遠くの方にホタルを見ることができました!夏の夜なので虫さんは少し多いですが、しょうがないですね。。
それも自然なので楽しみましょう!総じて本当に満足しました!また是非いきたいです。

  • 入り口

  • お料理!すごく美味しかった1

  • 川床

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Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2016/06/11

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

Good experience!

Reviewed by: Lyanne Chua

It was a good experience to meet a maiko but it would have been better if there's an option for an English tour.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2016/06/03
Activity Date: 2016/05/29

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

Maiko dinner

Reviewed by: gaelletipaka

It was a really interesting experience and evening. The Maiko performed a wonderful danse and the garden was really pretty. thank you

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/04/18
Activity Date: 2016/03/27

[SOLD OUT]Reserved Tickets for 65th Gion Odori Maiko and Geisha Dance in Kyoto

Lovely Geisha Performance

Reviewed by: Nan

I wanted to be sure to see a geisha performance while I was in Kyoto, and I was lucky that this one was on while I was in town. It was perfect. There were 6 different short dances. The costumes were beautiful, there was live singing, the location was very convenient, and the venue was good. The tea ceremony was like the "fast food" version, as they needed to get everybody in and out quickly to accommodate an entire theater full of people in the 1 hour before the show. But it was fine. No need to get there an hour early. 15 minutes is probably enough, and you'll still have time for your "fast food" tea ceremony. And they give you the plate as a souvenir. No photography is allowed, so I can't post any pictures.

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Packages: Tea Ceremony Plan
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2015/11/13
Activity Date: 2015/11/10

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

First hand experience with Maiko

Reviewed by: Gigi

Shozan Garden is on beautiful grounds. Kaiseki was interesting. Maiko danced during our dinner. Good first hand experience with Maiko.

  • Maiko dancing

  • Kaiseki

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/09/11
Activity Date: 2015/09/06

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

Definitely a Night to Remember

Reviewed by: TNH!

Walking into the Shozan Garden your receive an immediate feeling of both awe and Zen at its mere beauty. We were then greeted by several staff members who seated and served us during our meal. The meal was a traditional Japanese meal that gave you an intro into Japanese cuisine; if you are not already familiar. Towards the middle of our meal, the beautiful maiko was introduced and began her performance which was the definition of grace, beauty and eludes to the work and craft of the full Geisha. Later that evening walking thorough the Shozan Garden you feel at peace, as though this is the place in which you could live out your existence. This experience should be a #1 on your list of things to do in Kyoto.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2015/07/04
Activity Date: 2015/06/27

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

The Maiko's dance was wonderful

Reviewed by: take

I went with my whole family. This was our first time seeing Maiko. Watching them dance and then taking pictures with the Maiko made for a fantastic Kyoto memory.

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Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/05/12

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

Glad I went

Reviewed by: Asahiya

The tour fits the title, as you get to see the Shouzan Garden and watch maiko dance. It is worth the price. The guide kept things going at a good pace, with no wasted time. Additionally, the instructions sent in advance by Veltra were very helpful. I will book from them again.

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  • Garden at night

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Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2014/12/02

Traditional Maiko Dress-up Experience in Gion

maiko make up and costume

Reviewed by: racky

It was a unique and once in a lifetime experience. I am glad I did it. The staff are very friendly.

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Packages: Hanamachi Kokoro Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2014/10/23
Activity Date: 2014/10/21

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

Up Close Maiko Experience

Reviewed by: Sami

I signed up for this package thinking this tour was in English. It was in Japanese. Food was OK. Average food that you would expect from tours. Nothing amazing, but if you never had Kyoto dish this is a good experience for you. Dinner was near Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion), not in Gion. Another detail that I had missed. Though it was impressive to see some trees as old as 500 years old in the Jaoanese garden where we had dinner, the garden itself was not so enjoyable. Night view of the Kyoto is lame and not sure if it was worth driving all the way across town for that. Recommended for Maiko experience only.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/05/24
Activity Date: 2014/05/18

Traditional Maiko Dress-up Experience in Gion

A truly unique experience

Reviewed by: Marilyn

Where else can one do this? The staff is very accommodating. I speak no Japanese, but one of the girls, Satomi, spoke English very well. She was a dream! There are several colors kimonos to select from as well as obi and hair ornaments. Everyone gets a small locker to store your clothes/purse, etc. The photography session was lots of fun, laughing all the time.

I did have a little trouble finding the street and building, too, once I got on the correct street. A map or better written instructions would have been helpful. Also, maybe I missed it, but I didn't even seen a sign for this business? I wound up asking a local...who just happened to work there.

One other suggestion. The space to change clothes is very, very small. There were other clients in the small space, and the congestion was a bit difficult.

Overall, I'm so glad I did this. I learned a lot about the process & what it takes to be a Maiko. Satomi, you ROCK! Thanks so much for being so kind and helpful.

Reply from activity provider

Thanks for coming!I'm Satomi,I'm glad that you've enjoyed our experience.
We're so sorry about our locker room.Since we only have a small space in our building, it's hard for us to get bigger space.
Our building is called"Machiya", it's build in 1900's so that's why we only have a small space.
"Machiya" is a Kyouto's traditional building,so many tourist love to see this.
Kyouto's street is very difficult to understand, sorry that we confused you.

Hope to see you again, thank you so much!

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2014/05/10

Traditional Maiko Dress-up Experience in Gion

Maiko dress-up

Reviewed by: Marilyn

I thoroughly enjoyed this experience. I learned so much about what it takes to be a Maiko. Satomi was the dresser/make-up artist who helped me. She spoke English, which enabled me to learn a lot about the process and what all is involved in becoming a Maiko. I highly recommend! My only critique is that is not so easy to find the location. More detailed maps/instructions would be very helpful.

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Packages: Hanamachi Kokoro Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2014/04/26
Activity Date: 2014/04/17