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Dinner With A Geisha In Kyoto Including Traditional Show

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3.5 hours
Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
Language
English

Have dinner with a geisha in Kyoto! Tour Kyoto’s historic Gion district with an expert guide, visit key landmarks, then feast on a delectable Japanese dinner with a geisha & a traditional show.

Highlights

  • Explore Gion, Kyoto’s famed geisha district, with a knowledgeable guide

  • Learn about the history, culture, and customs of geisha

  • Enjoy a traditional Japanese dinner with a geisha

  • Enjoy a 1-hour geisha show

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Discover Kyoto's historic Gion district in the company of an expert guide, while learning about the region's captivating history and geisha culture. After touring key sites and landmarks, the main event awaits… A traditional Japanese dinner with a geisha alongside a geisha show!


Kyoto, once the imperial capital of Japan, exudes an aura of refinement and cultural significance. Nestled within Kyoto, Gion offers a portal to a world steeped in geisha culture and timeless elegance. The streets are adorned with wooden machiya houses adorned with lanterns, conjuring an enchanting ambiance that transports you to bygone eras. Gion is synonymous with geisha culture, where the exquisite artistry of geiko (Kyoto's term for geisha) and maiko (apprentice geisha) flourishes. These accomplished performers enchant with their graceful dances, melodious music, and captivating conversations.


Following a comprehensive tour of Gion's pivotal sites and unmissable landmarks, indulge in a once-in-a-lifetime Japanese dinner with a geisha and a traditional geisha show. This special meal will comprise shared platters of Japanese food, using the finest ingredients. During this immersive experience, you'll step into the world of these accomplished artists. Their dances, often accompanied by traditional instruments, weave tales of history and mythology. The intricate kimonos, delicate movements, and conversational mastery combine to create an experience that seamlessly blends elegance and fascination.


Experience Itinerary:


Meet your friendly guide at the designated meeting point.

Embark on an informative walking tour of Gion, with stops at key landmarks.

Learn about the Gion district and geisha culture.

Enjoy a luxurious dinner with a geisha.

Enjoy a traditional geisha show.

Inclusions

  • A guided walking tour of Kyoto’s Gion district

  • A traditional Japanese dinner with a geisha

  • A 1-hour geisha show

Exclusions

  • Transportation to and from the experience location

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

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

Remarks

  • Please arrive on time

  • Please note that this is a group experience

  • A vegetarian dinner menu is not available

  • Geisha show: 1 hour

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 2 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Featuring beautiful landscapes from mountain to sea, Kyoto Prefecture conveys traditional Japanese culture through its architecture and gardens, art and artisanal crafts, and delicious local cuisine made from regional produce.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
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