The Art of Geisha: Exclusive Show & Traditional Japanese Game

Explore Gion, witness a Maiko show, play traditional games, and get a signed fan. A must-do experience in Kyoto!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Gion - Join us on this tour to learn about the Gion district and enjoy a performance by a Geisha Apprentice. Learn about Geisha culture, chat with the Apprentice, and even play a traditional Japanese fan game—an exclusive experience! To top it off, a Maiko will sign a Japanese fan for you at the end of the show, a keepsake you won’t find anywhere else.
What's Included
  • Geisha Show
  • Geisha-Apprentice Signed Japanese Fan
  • Japanese Tea and Snacks
  • English Speaking Tour Guide
What's Not Included
  • Additional Fees
Additional Information

Join our tour to explore the Gion district and witness a captivating Geisha show performed by a Maiko, Geisha Apprentice. You will have the time to ask questions, play a traditional Japanese fan game, and receive a personalized signature from the Geisha Apprentice on your own fan, all included in the tour. This unique chance to obtain a Geisha Apprentice-signed fan is a must-do experience for all visitors!

Location
Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni
Look out for the guide that will be holding a board that says "GuideMe Japan". Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the tour as we will start the tour on time and late guests will not be able to join the tour.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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200austind
Aug 7, 2024
Unforgettable tour! - We also booked this Geisha tour and as always, GuideMeJapan did not disappoint! This geisha tour was amazing , showing me and my wife the hidden gem of Kyoto! Our guide was also perfect, as Santa was energetic and enthusiastic! If you are looking to come to Kyoto, this tour is a must!!
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Robertcm7500po
Aug 2, 2024
100% worth every penny!! - First and foremost, thank you to Santa who made this trip wonderful and worth every penny! I truly appreciated his hospitality and how he had everything planned out which allowed us to move very smoothly! From the start to finish, Santa was energetic, passionate and had everything that should be needed as a perfect tour guide! If you are coming to Japan, do not miss out and book your tour with GuideMeJapan!
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199masonb
Jul 17, 2024
Fantastic - I booked this tour for my friend that had his birthday coming up but I was so glad we chose this tour. It ended up just being our group on the tour so the tour was very personal and we all had a fun time. The geisha apprentice that we saw was very professional even though she was only 18 years old. I have to say, we learned more history about Japan than any other tour that we have done, all thanks to Santa's expertise. Next time we come to Japan, I will 100% book another tour with Santa!
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Y2312cr_
Jul 9, 2024
Make sure to ask for Santa! - Santa was an amazing tour guide, very attentive to our needs. My wife and I did the early morning tour and she was tired from the heat. He quickly adjusted he tour so that it wasn’t stressful for us. 10/10 service and I would recommend this tour to anyone who’s coming to Kyoto.
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Mjm731
Jul 1, 2024
You won’t get this experience anywhere else! - If you’d like to appreciate, respect, and deeply understand the Geisha culture of Japan, please book with GuideMe Japan. Since the tour was just my fiance and I, our amazing, amazing tour guide, Santa, reached out days in advance and was willing to customize the experience for us. Because of this, I was able to see so many of the spots I was hoping to in my visit to Kyoto. Santa was young, vibrant, so smart, and spoke English as well as a native. He stopped along the way to help us in understanding and appreciating the different aspects of the Gion district. He frequently stopped to take amazing photos of us that I’m so happy I have to look back on. I also appreciated that he was willing to stop whenever we asked to either buy a snack, stop at a vendor, or take a little break as Japan is super hot in the summer! Our tour ended around dinner time, and he was willing to walk us to his recommend sushi place before we parted ways. What makes this tour company so special is how youthful, passionate, and enthusiastic the tour guides are. Santa asked us questions about our own lives and really drove to build a deep connection with us. If I go back to Japan, I will first check GuideMe to see their latest tours!
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