Kyoto Private Maiko Entertainment w/ All-You-Can-Drink Sake & Photo OpSALE
A one-of-a-kind evening awaits you in Gion with this full maiko experience. Enjoy a private Kyoto geisha dinner with a dance performance, play parlor games, and get the rare opportunity to chat and take photos with a maiko in this exclusive activity.
Save up to 41% with Group Discount
Once in a Lifetime Opportunity
The Japanese geisha are shrouded in much myth and mystery. Their ivory white skin, vibrant red lips, gorgeous kimono, graceful movements, and Mona Lisa smile are captivating enough, but the rarity of being able to meet and interact with real geisha is also a large part of their allure.
The experience of meeting a geisha is an exclusive one. Traditionally, geisha and maiko perform at ochaya (traditional Japanese teahouses) which only grant entry to trusted regular patrons. Not just anyone can go to an ochaya and meet a geisha. There is a special level of trust involved, so anyone who wishes to meet a geisha will need to be endorsed by an existing customer of the teahouse.
While nowadays there are options that make it easier to book a geisha performance or dinner show, VELTRA offers a one-of-a-kind, exclusive activity that allows you to enjoy the full geisha experience of dinner, performance, parlor games, chat, and photo op all in one evening.
What is a Geisha?
A geisha is an entertainer highly skilled in traditional Japanese arts. These skills include traditional Jaapanese 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.
The Japanese geisha are shrouded in much myth and mystery. Their ivory white skin, vibrant red lips, gorgeous kimono, graceful movements, and Mona Lisa smile are captivating enough, but the rarity of being able to meet and interact with real geisha is also a large part of their allure.
The experience of meeting a geisha is an exclusive one. Traditionally, geisha and maiko perform at ochaya (traditional Japanese teahouses) which only grant entry to trusted regular patrons. Not just anyone can go to an ochaya and meet a geisha. There is a special level of trust involved, so anyone who wishes to meet a geisha will need to be endorsed by an existing customer of the teahouse.
While nowadays there are options that make it easier to book a geisha performance or dinner show, VELTRA offers a one-of-a-kind, exclusive activity that allows you to enjoy the full geisha experience of dinner, performance, parlor games, chat, and photo op all in one evening.
What is a Geisha?
A geisha is an entertainer highly skilled in traditional Japanese arts. These skills include traditional Jaapanese 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.
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Schedule & Location
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- Check-in
Time & Location - Check-out
Time & Location
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19:55 ~21:25 Check-in at Gion Tomikiku (Exact Time Confirmed After Booking)
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All-You-Can-Drink
As you are welcomed to the restaurant, relax and make yourself comfortable in the tatami-matted room. A maiko (or geiko) will serve you unlimited drinks, including beer, wine, Japanese sake, or soft drinks during your 80-minute stay.
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Maiko Dance
Watch as the maiko performs an elegant Nihon Buyo dance with one recorded music. The maiko is scheduled to do two performances. However, you are welcome to ask the staff to change the schedule to one performance to extend your chatting time with the maiko.
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Chat with a Maiko
Use this time to ask questions and learn more about the life of a maiko. Not sure what to ask? You can ask the maiko to tell you about her gorgeous kimono, why she decided to become a maiko, what she enjoys the most about being a maiko, or what a normal day in her life is like.
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Play Ozashiki Parlor Games"Ozashiki asobi" are parlor games you can play with maiko. While the games are simple enough, they can get tricky—imagine playing a game while singing in time to a shamisen playing. To make it even more challenging, the maiko are experts at these games and the loser of each turn must drink!
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Photo Time
Photos and filming are permitted throughout your entire experience. Toward the end, you can even take a photo together with the maiko for an unforgettable time in Kyoto. With the recent restrictions on photography in Kyoto, this is a chance not to be missed.
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21:30~23:00 Check-out from Gion Tomikiku
Notes
Additional Note(s)
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- Your start time between 19:55 and 21:25 will be confirmed in an e-mail sent to you after booking. Make sure to confirm your start time as written on your voucher. Please understand specific time requests cannot be accommodated.
- The maiko will hold 2 performances with 1 recorded song. If you wish to enjoy more time to chat or play traditional games with the maiko, you are welcome to ask the staff to change the itinerary to 1 performance and extend your chatting session instead.
- Please understand that due to high demand, the confirmation process of this activity may take 3 days or more. To prevent late confirmation, please book well before your desired activity date.
- Please understand that English-speaking maiko or geiko may not always be available.
Booking Requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
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- You can book a maximum of 8.
FAQ
We do not understand Japanese. Will we have any difficulty in enjoying the show?
- An English-speaking maiko or a Japanese-speaking maiko with an English-speaking translator will entertain you on the day so you should have no problem enjoying the show.
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Payment/Cancellation policy
Payment type
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Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made between 00:00 local time, 7 business days to 23:59 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 50% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made after 23:59 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
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126.36
Taxes & fees included
1% Reward Points
| Language | English, Japanese |
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| Pick-up | Not available |
| Availability | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
LATEST 5-STAR REVIEWS
by: Klaus (Seng)
Maiko speaks English and she's very entertaining. The mother, Tomimori-san speaks English too and she's very accommodating with excellent hospitality. A great Maiko! Truly a wonderful experience that ...more
by: Jason
Very interesting time. We are a family with kids. Felt like going back in time. Wonderful experience in this modern day. Truly great experience Children 10&14 had a great time playing games.
by: Sandra
It was a very memorable experience. Highly recommend
