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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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/10 |
Reviewed by: ふじこ
Maybe it was a little early. However, the autumn leaves on the trees were truly beautiful. I would like to use this place again next year.
少し早かったのでしょうか。でも、木々の紅葉は本当に綺麗でした。また来年もこちらで利用したいと思います。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/26 |
Reviewed by: N@o
We had a wonderful time walking around while being guided by a monk at Bishamondō, learning various things while enjoying the beautiful autumn leaves. The meal was delicious, and we enjoyed this experience as a couple, thinking that it's nice to do something like this once in a while.
綺麗な紅葉を観ながら、お坊さんから毘沙門堂を案内され色々説明されながら周り、とても勉強になったり楽しい時間を過ごしました。
お食事も美味しくいただき、たまにはこういうのもいいねと夫婦で楽しみました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/27 |
Reviewed by: マダム K
I was thinking about where to have lunch during the Gion Matsuri when I saw the headline about experiencing history, culture, and food in a 160-year-old machiya, and I made a quick decision. It was my first visit, and the atmosphere was calm, and the food was very delicious. I also had some local beer. Overall, it was fantastic!
祇園祭りの昼食をどこで食べようかと考えていたところ、築160年の町家で歴史と文化と食を体験との見出しを見て即決。初めて伺いましたが、落ち着いた雰囲気でお料理もとっても美味しかったです。地ビールも頂きました。とにかく最高でした!
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| Packages: | 昼プラン 百足屋弁当 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/02 |
Reviewed by: 橋本三千代
The time that was sent to me was 10:40, but Momijiya's shuttle arrived at 11:00. My friend fell and got injured while getting on. I was told that Momijiya made a correction for the 11:00 pickup with Veltra, but there was no change communicated to us. The mistake with the pickup time is unacceptable. However, Momijiya was very apologetic and did their best. What do you think, Veltra?
私に送られてきた時間は1040でしたが、紅葉やさんの送迎は11時に来ました。友達は、乗るときに転びケガをしました。
もみじやさんは、ベルトラに11時の訂正を入れたといわれましたが、こちらには、何の変更もありませんでした。ピックアップの時間間違えは最低です。
でも、もみじやさんは、平身低頭、大変よくしてくださいました。ベルトラさんは、どう、お考えですか?
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| Packages: | 竹コース |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/14 |
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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| Packages: | Group Plan for 8 or More People |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/16 |
Reviewed by: Chennu Wang
I took my mom with me, and the pick-up and drop-off service made our trip much more convenient.
Although the autumn leaves haven't started to turn red yet, the scenery is always beautiful when enjoying the riverbed cuisine.
This is my mom's third time in Kyoto, and she said this place had no tourists, making it the most comfortable visit.
The yudofu (tofu hot pot) was delicious; it looked like a small portion, but in the end, we both ended up with full bellies.
After dinner, we had some time to stroll before our return trip, and we climbed up to Hogonji Temple together, which was a wonderful experience.
带妈妈一起去的,有接送服务,让我们的出行方便了很多。
虽然红叶还没有开始红,但川床料理无论什么时候去,风景都是那么漂亮。
这是妈妈第三次去京都了,说这次的地方没有游客,最舒服。
汤豆腐很好吃,看着量少,最后都吃到肚子圆滚滚了。
饭后距离返程车出发,还留有一段散步时间,和妈妈一起登上了护国寺,很棒的体验。
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| Packages: | 竹コース |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/10/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/07 |
Reviewed by: ほおりぃ
I used this place for a business trip celebration. I was satisfied with both the atmosphere and the food. My colleagues who joined me were also pleased. Next time, I might go with my wife.
出張の打ち上げにと思い、利用しました。
雰囲気も料理も満足しました。
同行した同僚も喜んでくれました。
今度はカミサンと行こうかな。
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| Packages: | 夜プラン 錦 |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/28 |
Reviewed by: Ism Shovan
This experience is truly unforgettable :)
Amazing food, amazing performance, amazon country. A Must Do if you're in Kyoto.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/26 |
Reviewed by: Stuart
I thought this was a great experience...I was really only here for the maiko dance, even though I enjoyed the meal & gardens.
I really enjoyed talking to the maiko after the dance and feel that it's something I'll really remember from my trip!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/11 |
Reviewed by: All
You will see a maiko and get dinner for a significantly lower price then most tours that do this.... but honestly I would go to geisha corner and just watch the show there and not join this tour if you were to ask me again. This is as the tour is in Japanese- I was prepared for this and did not mind it but still.... on the bus you are given a English hearing guide so you can understand and they point out different buildings as you drive but it is pretty dark throughout the tour so you can't really see so much. The food was not tourist friendly, it was authentic Kyoto cuisine and it looked nice but there were very weird looking dishes with no English explanation.... so I did not eat 2/3 of it because I did not want to get sick with ingredients my body cannot handle (we are talking very strange unidentifiable ingredients). The maiko comes and does 2 dances, then you can take a picture with her and then she answers questions in Japanese. So the whole interaction with her is about 15 minutes long tops. Finally the gardens in the location were nice but overall not worth the 60 pounds just go to geisha corner and treat yourself to fancy nice dinner (that you can eat).
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/01 |
Reviewed by: Ariel
The show was too short, we expected it to be longer. The dinner was ok. Food similar to those offered in a Ryokan. We expected to have a more enjoyable eve. The sightseeing part was just ok.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/19 |
Reviewed by: Lisa
We had a very pleasant experience for that night, the dance show was good and the hotel they took us for dinner was in a very nice setting with a nice Japanese Garden. However, it was very dark to take pictures. The night view on the peak in Kyoto summarize our trip nicely.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/29 |
Reviewed by: Anthony
Very detailed and specific directions helped easily locate and sort out the tickets which was great for us english speakers. The whole experience was worth it. The maiko was unforgettable to meet, the staff very helpful and the night view was spectacular.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/13 |
Reviewed by: Kit
The venue didn't allow people to see both dances by the Maiko. The food and staff were excellent but the room was an odd shape that blocked people eating from seeing part of the dance
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/27 |
Reviewed by: Soraia
Very well organized trip! Interesting dinner (traditional) and we enjoyed the maiko show.
BEAUTIFUL gardens!!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/23 |
Reviewed by: Nori
I loved this. The Dinner was delicious and the show was mesmerizing, the Maiko was so cute! I definitely recommend this, great value for your money :)
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/15 |
Reviewed by: Alan Hon
The performance is good, dinner too. Garden is pretty to see. Night view is beautiful. Value for money.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/29 |
Reviewed by: Scott
We weren't sure what to expect with this dinner as it's a very reasonable cost we had low expectations, however were very pleasantly suprised. The hosts at Shozan were very friendly and accomodating and the food was lovely and traditional.
The arrival of our Maiko was announced and she danced so beautifully allowing the the rare opportunity for a photo with her even a few questions, followed by a walk in the gardens.
The bus tour allowed us an insight into places for us to visit in the following days.
Thanks for a great evening!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/29 |
Reviewed by: Clive
Out of my expectation for that value of money. for the price you are unable to find the service in Gion and i was surprised by all the events organised by them.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/05 |
Reviewed by: Sharmila
The Maiko dinner and show was Exquisite.
If travelling to Kyoto it must not be missed as the meal was a reflection of perfect Kyoto cuisine and to meet and see a Maiko performance is a lifetime experience.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/24 |
Reviewed by: Val
We were very pleased with the wonderful dinner set out ready for our arrival. I am vegetarian but could not organise prior notice, so the hostess explained the food types and which were suitable for me. Three of our party are elderly and stools were quickly provided for them. The Maiko was exquisite and performed two dances with opportunity for photos at the end. The walk through the gardens was like a magical forest.
We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and highly recommend as an insight into Japanese culture
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/08 |
Reviewed by: Annie
Not so impressed. If you just want to meet a maiko, it is okay. Nothing special. Food is average too. Select a better package!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/29 |
Reviewed by: Penny
We enjoyed the show and the experience. But being winter, we didnt quite enjoy the meal preared because it was 80% cold.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/02/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/28 |
Reviewed by: 江戸っ子金さん
I visited Kyoto for the first time during the autumn leaves season. I arrived at Tamonkan a little after 10:30, and they kindly went to get the admission tickets for Bishamondo, allowing me to visit without any issues. After about an hour and a half of exploring, when I returned, the meal was prepared, and the table was reserved just for me, so I was able to enjoy my meal at a leisurely pace. Thank you very much.
紅葉の京都に初めて行きました。
多聞閣さんには10時半過ぎに着いたのですが、毘沙門堂の拝観券を取りに行っていただいて、滞りなく拝観することができました。
1時間半ほど散策して戻ってきた時には、御膳の用意がされており、テーブルが貸し切り状態で、ゆっくりと食事をすることができました。
ありがとうございました。
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/25 |
Reviewed by: しましま
The weather was nice, and it was a more wonderful place than I had imagined! The autumn leaves were a bit early, but there were some areas with beautiful colors. The shuttle service was helpful. I chose hot tofu for my meal, thinking it would be cold, but it was warm and delicious. It felt slightly overpriced, but that might be expected in a tourist area.
天気もよく想像以上に素敵な場所でした!
紅葉も少し早かったのですが色づいているところもあり、綺麗でした。
送迎もあり助かりました。
お食事は寒いと思い湯豆腐にしましたが温かくて美味しかったです。
若干、割高な気もしましたが観光地ではしょうがないのかもしれません。
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| Packages: | 梅コース |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/13 |
Reviewed by: Grover
We enjoyed every moment of this tour. It was well organized. The Kaiseki dinner was delicious. It gave us a taste of various kinds of Japanese traditional food. The Maiko dance was beautiful and captivating. After the dance, we had a short stroll at the very beautiful Japanese garden which was very enjoyable! The last brief stop of the tour was going to the top of a mountain to see the night view of Kyoto which ended the evening perfectly. We just found we hadn't had enough of all of it!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/04 |
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 |
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 |
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.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/17 |
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