Geisha Performance & Kaiseki Private Dining in Tokyo
Immerse yourself in the elegant world of Edo as you watch geisha perform while feasting on a delicious kaiseki meal in this experience in Western Tokyo.
Highlights
In this private experience, enjoy a traditional geisha dance performance and savor a luxurious kaiseki meal in a private dining room in Western Tokyo (Hachioji)
Enjoy a different side of city life in a Japanese dining room in Hachioji, Western Tokyo, only about 40 minutes by train from Shinjuku Station
Take home a group photo on a hanging scroll as a souvenir
Optional: Wear kimono or take home an additional photo souvenir by booking the corresponding package option through the Options tab
10 meals
Experience Details
In this experience, you can enjoy a geisha dance performance while savoring a delectable and luxurious kaiseki meal and two glasses of sake, beer or non-alcoholic beverages at a private Japanese dining room in Western Tokyo (Hachioji).
Geisha are the epitome of Japanese hospitality. Known for creating a unique environment for the guests they entertain through conversation, performances and games, geisha dedicate their lives to mastering traditional arts, training in dancing, singing and playing traditional instruments, as well as refining their communication skills to become excellent hosts. Watching a geisha performance is a great way for visitors to experience traditional Japanese culture.
Kaiseki is, simply put, Japanese haute cuisine: elegant, beautifully prepared meals served on special occasions. Similar to Japanese tea ceremony, the food itself is only one element of the kaiseki. Dishes are carefully curated according to season, tableware of the highest quality and exceptional thought goes into how each dish is presented so it appears as a work of art.
Throughout the experience, an English or Chinese-speaking guide will be there to ensure smooth communication and facilitate understanding. After the show, you will receive a souvenir to remember your incredible night: a group photo printed on a magnificent hanging scroll.
This experience will take place at a traditional Japanese dining room in Hachioji in Western Tokyo. Only a 40-minute train ride from Shinjuku, the green expanse of Hachioji’s forested mountains and quiet suburbs provide a different perspective from Tokyo’s hectic urban life.
Photos by mojo_camera, hachioji journey
What You Get
Good To Know
- If you have any food allergies, dietary restrictions or other food-related requests, please specify them at the time of booking.
- Guests will be asked to remove their shoes at the restaurant.
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
JR Hachioji Station (in front of Beck's Coffee Shop). More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 1 week before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Over 14 million residents call Tokyo home. Functioning as Japan's economic and cultural center, it's no surprise the metropolis often appears at the top of travelers' bucket lists. Here, you can find everything from traditional tea houses to futuristic skyscrapers.
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10 meals
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