Kyoto Geisha District: Gion Walking Tour with Maiko

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Kyoto’s Maiko and Geiko on this cultural walking tour of Gion. Meet these fascinating artists in person and learn about the rich history of the renowned Geisha district.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gion Shirakawa - While walking through this beautiful part of Gion, a guide will tell you about who geishas in Kyoto are and their lifestyle .
  • Hanamikoji Street - The main street of Gion, where traditional houses are lined up. Let’s walk through a cinematic townscape!
  • Kennin-ji Temple - The oldest Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto located…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Gion walking tour
  • Live performance by Maiko and Geiko
  • Photo session
Additional Information

Explore the enchanting geisha district of Gion in Kyoto with an expert guide who is familiar with every aspect of this historic locale. Stroll through charming alleys, appreciate the timeless architecture, and uncover hidden treasures. Immerse yourself in the distinctive ambiance of Kyoto’s historic geisha district.
During the first part of this group…

Location
Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni
[Meet up] 13:45 at the Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni (at the Exit 4 of Keihan Gion Shijo station) Please find your guide who holds a green board written Japan Wonder Travel. *Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before tour start time.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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658moniques
Oct 27, 2024
Amazing time! - Naomi was an amazing tour guide! She spoke English very well and it was easy to understand her. She had a wealth of information and made the walking tour and maiko tour so interesting! I highly recommend.
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Sjnatural
Oct 24, 2024
Great experience, totally worth it - The guide was very knowledgeable on Kyoto culture shared many tidbits with us through the walk. Made it interesting and fun - we were able to understand her well. And finally the Maiko and the q&a session with her wrapped up the experience perfectly
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Stephanie_a
Oct 23, 2024
A Wonderful, Unique, Educational Experience - My friend and I had such a fun time on this walking tour of two geisha districts in Kyoto and the geisha performance. It was very convenient to do after visiting the Higashiyama District, and we learned a lot of interesting information from our guide. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and spoke excellent English. I knew we would have a geisha performance and photo opportunity, but it was a wonderful surprise to have a Q&A session, too, with our guide serving as translator.
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Sarahbg1037by
Oct 23, 2024
Geisha and Maiko all you need to know tour - Loved this tour, it was a privilege to learn and watch all we could about the traditional Japanese performers. We started the tour walking through the GION district with our guide Tom, learning about the Geisha and tea house history and current practises. We had an in-depth meeting with the boarding house leader who spoke in Japanese and translated by the tour guides. It was very informative detailing training, the clothing, makeup, hair, performances, duties and expectations. The Maiko was then introduced and performed a mesmerising dance to traditional music played by the leader. Further discussions were had on her kimono, differences with Maiko and Geishas and we finished with photos with her. Totally recommend this tour, we have the best memories and feel lucky to have participated.
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Wayne_m
Oct 19, 2024
Great tour. - Great experience and would recommend to everyone. Our tour guide Ayako was great. Good to witness this type of Japanese culture.
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Sandhya_m
Oct 19, 2024
Amazing ! - This was a wonderful experience ! We got to meet a real life geisha and a lady training ( maiko) . We were able to ask them both questions and they performed a Classical Japanese dance show that was very interesting ! Highly recommend !!!
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Lian_t
Oct 17, 2024
Wonderful tour! - Great tour guide ! So knowledgeable and engaging! Great pace to the tour and learned a lot about Japanese geisha culture!
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340yaminb
Oct 25, 2024
Interesting - The tour with the guide neomi was very interesting . The meeting was too long . In a tea house i expected to expirience a tea ceremony
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Heshiniw
Oct 24, 2024
Very informative experience - Very informative and an incredible opportunity to meet a maiko. Our guide Tom was so friendly! Definitely recommend this experience.
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Lelosyv
Oct 22, 2024
Japan before - Extremely interesting visit. A little insight into the ultra closed world of Geisha culture. And Gion is a beautiful and fascinating neighborhood
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From $115
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).