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Kyoto Gion Cultural Walk & Geisha Show with Dining Options 1
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Kyoto Gion Cultural Walk & Geisha Show with Dining Options

By Ken's Tours Kyoto
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 460 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Take a tour of Kyoto's famous Gion district and learn all about the mysterious geisha traditions of the area. Your local guide will tell you about the traditions from an insider perspective about Geisha culture. At the same time you'll explore Gion's beautiful streets, temples, shrines, and shops, for a comprehensive overview of historic Kyoto. The mysterious world of Geisha can seem exclusive and challenging to discover, but on my experience

･In the first half we will walk in Gion and discuss the living traditions, their lifestyle and history.
･In the second half we will meet an apprentice geisha, Maiko. First we will talk with and ask her questions. Also we will watch her dancing, having one of these, a cup of tea or lunch or dinner together.

*Picture and filming of Geisha is fine but not allowed to post it in public.

Activity location

  • Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni
    • Kawabatacho
    • 605-0076, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni
    • Kawabatacho
    • 605-0076, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Lunch with Geisha

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Duration: 3 hours: Walking tour in the Geisha district (1.5 hours) and lunch at the restaurant (1.5 hours) including Geisha show(1 hr).
Japanese lunch plate included: You could choose from those options: Karaage(Japanese fried chicken), Sashimi(Raw fish cut in pieces), Tempra, Daily special.
*This is a group activity.

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:30
Price details
RM 497.41 x 1 AdultRM 497.41
Total
Price is RM 497.41
Until Thu, 2 Jul

Dinner with Geisha

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes: Walking tour in the Geisha district (1.5 hours) and dinner at the restaurant (2 hours) including Geisha show(1 hr).
Japanese dinner included: Sharing platters of Japanese food. Vegetarian menu is not available.
This is a group activity

Language options: English
Starting time: 18:30
Price details
RM 723.51 x 1 AdultRM 723.51
Total
Price is RM 723.51
Until Thu, 2 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    1.5-2 hours guiding in Gion, the geisha district
  • What's includedWhat's included
    45-min Geisha meeting and show (An apprentice geisha dance with one or two songs)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tip for Maiko, an apprentice geisha

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers with leg problems.

Activity itinerary

Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni

  • 15m
Let's learn what Kabuki is and the feminine beginning of the theater. You maybe know the current Kabuki is performed just by men but you wouldn’t know the beginning was just by women.

Minamiza : The Kabuki Theater of Kyoto

  • 10m
Look at the actual architecture of the oldest Kabuki theater and hear the story of the impressive corroboration of VR and Kabuki.

Gion Shirakawa

  • 15m
The largest Geisha district called "Gion". Gion Shirakawa is the most beautiful part of Gion, old fashioned streets, buildings and traditional theaters on the beautiful riverside. Let’s learn what the mysterious female entertainer "Geisha" is.

Tatsumi-jinja Shrine (Tatsumi Dai-myojin)

  • 15m
At this Shinto shrine let's learn what Japanese native religion "Shinto" is. It is said in Japan there are 8 million gods.

Hanamikoji Street

  • 10m
The main street of Gion. If you are lucky you would be able to see geisha walking around.

Kennin-ji Temple

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Zen Buddhist temple was built in 1202. Let's talk about what Zen Buddhism is.

Zenkyoan

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Zenkyo-an (Marishitendo), a Kennin-ji subtemple in Gion, known for boar guardians, luck, and safety.

Location

Activity location

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    Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni
    • Kawabatacho
    • 605-0076, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni
    • Kawabatacho
    • 605-0076, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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