• Yasaka Shrine - Yasaka Shrine is a pivotal location for Maiko and Geisha culture. It hosts the Gion Matsuri, one of Japan’s most renowned festivals, celebrated in July, where the local community, including Maiko and Geisha, engage in various events. Additionally, Yasaka Shrine is a significant place for Maiko to pray for success in their careers and good health, especially before performances.
• Gion - Gion, a historic district in Kyoto, is the birthplace of Maiko culture. Maiko are apprentice Geisha, primarily trained in Gion. Young women begin their training in their teens, learning dance, music, and hospitality. Gion preserves Maiko culture, showcasing Kyoto’s traditions while maintaining its historical charm.
• Gion Kagai Art Museum - Gion Hanamachi Arts Museum (Please note that if Gion Hanamachi Arts Museum is closed, more time will be spent at Gion street instead. A 1,500 yen drink voucher for use at cafes (valid in Japan) will also be provided.)
  Gion Hanamachi Arts Museum features a collection of artifacts, costumes, and historical documents related to Maiko. Visitors can explore Gion’s evolution as a center for Maiko culture and its significance in the development of Geisha arts here.
• Pontocho - Seasonal kaiseki course dinner with Maiko show (120 minutes)
  At the end of the tour, enjoy a seasonal kaiseki dinner at a traditional restaurant featuring Kyoto-style architecture. This includes a special Maiko performance during dinner.
  As this is a small group tour, there is an opportunity to relax and communicate with the Maiko, ensuring an unforgettable moment in your Japan trip. Additionally, a photo can be taken alongside the Maiko to capture this memorable experience!
  (Menu details: Small dishes, Seasonal soup, Fresh sashimi (3 kinds) and YUBA, Charcoal Grilled Kyoto Vegetable and WAGYU, Bite buckwheat noodle, Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura, Seasonal Pot Cooked boiled rice with Kyoto pickles, Miso soup and Seasonal Ice cream *Please note that the dinner menu may change without prior notice.)

• Seasonal kaiseki course dinner with maiko show
• Admission fee of Gion Hanamachi Arts Museum (If museum is closed, 1,500 yen drink voucher instead)
• English guide

• Lunch

Embark on an enchanting journey into the heart of Kyoto’s rich traditional culture. Experience a captivating Maiko performance while enjoying a delectable kaiseki dinner at a historic Kyoto restaurant. Discover the charming Gion district, the birthplace of Maiko culture, and immerse in its timeless allure. Dive deeper into the history and traditions of Maiko at the Gion Hanamachi Arts Museum. As a special memento, capture a memorable photo with a graceful Maiko.

This tour offers two plans: a regular plan and a private plan.
Regular Plan: Join the tour with other participants, meeting at Gion Shijo Station.
Private Plan: Exclusively for you and your group, with our guide picking you up and returning you to your hotel at the tour’s conclusion.

• This is not a private tour, you will enjoy the tour with other guests together.
• We might cancel the tour if we do not have at least 8 participants by 14 days before the scheduled departure.
• If Gion Hanamachi Arts Museum is closed, we’ll offer to spend more time at Gion street instead. You will also receive a 1,500 yen drink voucher for use at cafes (valid in Japan).
• Please ensure you arrive promptly at the designated meeting place.
• Please be aware that weekends, holidays, and event days may experience high levels of congestion.
• The schedule may be subject to sudden changes or shorter visit durations due to reasons such as traffic congestion.
• Refunds will not be provided if you fail to arrive at the meeting location on time (no show).
• In the event of a natural disaster, such as a typhoon, the tour will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued.
• Please personally take responsibility for your valuables.
• Please inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions when you book.

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