Private Dinner with a Geisha

About this experience

Geisha traditions are traced to the spiritual center of Kyoto, where they were specified as geiko and maiko. Such a lovely tradition can hardly ever be enjoyed privately. From centuries ago, geiko and maiko parties have been given privately only for limited members of society. This tour makes it possible for visitors to truly experience the essence of geiko and maiko in an authentic manner. During the event, English-speaking guides will escort you around the geiko and maiko district, to be followed by a dinner or party arrangement lasting two hours. Since geiko or maiko are privately arranged only for your group, you will have the chance to fully exchange conversations with them and hear their stories which would normally not be told to the public.

What to expect

1. Stop 1

   Meeting location is in front of Minamiza Kabuki Theater facing the Shijo street.

2. Stop 2 · 3h

   Guided walk on the way to private tea house or Japanese restaurant, and private party with Maiko / Geiko accompaniment. Total 3 hours (walk + party)

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Meeting & pickup

• Departure Point: Minamiza Kabuki Theater Address: Shijo Ohashi Higashizume, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, 605-0075 Directions: In front of the main gate of Minamiza Kabuki Theater facing the Shijo street Dates: Daily Return point: Concludes at the restaurant

End point

• Departure Point: Minamiza Kabuki Theater Address: Shijo Ohashi Higashizume, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, 605-0075 Directions: In front of the main gate of Minamiza Kabuki Theater facing the Shijo street Dates: Daily Return point: Concludes at the restaurant

• Due to the nature of this tour to introduce authentic and noble traditions, which are not open to the public, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who do NOT respect our traditions with the proper manner. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund. • Out of three-hour programs, even if the guided walking tour part (one hour) is skipped due to weather conditions or on request basis, you will not be entitled to a refund. If the walking tour part is skipped, you will be introduced directly to the venue for dinner, however, the time of Geisha arrangement can NOT be changed, and you need to wait while starting your dinner earlier. • Minimum drinking age is 20 years in Japan

Before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Infant meals not included (free for Infant as long as they belong to adults guests)
• Due to the nature of this tour to introduce authentic and noble traditions, which are not open to the public, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who do NOT respect our traditions with the proper manner. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund
• Minimum drinking age is 20 years in Japan

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.